Senegal’s new government has been appointed, PM Sonko says
DAKAR – Senegal has a new government with 25 ministers and five junior ministers, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said on Friday, following the president’s landslide election victory in March. Read…
IN FOCUS: Can Singapore produce a music icon who commands Taylor Swift’s levels of success and adulation?
Taylor Swift and K-pop bands have proven that music artistes can transcend cultural and linguistic barriers. But are they the exception to the norm? How can Singapore’s music industry set…
Commentary: ‘Walking away from swimming is not failure’ – Joscelin Yeo on life beyond the pool
It takes courage and strength to know when to walk away, says former national swimmer and four-time Olympian Joscelin Yeo, in the wake of Joseph Schooling’s retirement announcement.Read More
In Singapore, a bungalow with plenty of interesting geometrical forms
Although it sits on a trapezoidal plot of land, the architects employed innovative solutions to turn the house into a comfortable living space.Read More
Peru prosecutors grill president over Rolex scandal
LIMA – Peru’s President Dina Boluarte met with state prosecutors for nearly five hours on Friday, answering questions about alleged illicit enrichment involving the origin of expensive jewelry, including various…
Peru prosecutors grill president over Rolex scandal
LIMA – Peru’s President Dina Boluarte met with state prosecutors for nearly five hours on Friday, answering questions about alleged illicit enrichment involving the origin of expensive jewelry, including various…
CDC issues health alert for bird flu infection in US
The U.S. CDC on Friday issued a health alert to inform clinicians, state health departments and the public of a case of avian influenza in a person who had contact…
Biden’s Israel shift: not enough for Democrats, too much for Republicans
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s demand this week that Israel improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza and support a ceasefire drew sharp attacks both from frustrated political allies who said the…
Israel’s Justice Ministry reviewing ‘cyber incident’ after hacktivists’ claim breach
JERUSALEM – Israel’s Justice Ministry said it was looking into a “cyber incident” on Friday after activist hackers protesting against the war in Gaza said they managed to breach the…
Nestle steps up monitoring of French mineral water
Nestle is a major player in the international bottled water market with brands including Perrier, Vittel and Contrex. Read More