Singapore Olympic champion Joseph Schooling retires from swimming
The swim star announced his retirement eight years after winning a historic gold medal for Singapore at the 2016 Rio Olympics.Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 2, 2024
Palestinians want April vote for full United Nations membership The Palestinian Authority wants the United Nations Security Council to vote this month to make it a full member of the…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 2, 2024
Palestinians want April vote for full United Nations membership The Palestinian Authority wants the United Nations Security Council to vote this month to make it a full member of the…
Investment funds ravage Ireland’s housing market, already struggling with shortage crisis
The nation has been struggling with a shortage of homes caused in part by these funds. Read More
Panic in Haiti’s capital as wild shooting fills streets
PORT-AU-PRINCE – Panic set in around downtown Port-au-Prince on Monday as wild shooting filled the streets of Haiti’s capital, with heavy gunfire approaching the national palace. Read More
US says person infected with bird flu through dairy cattle
It is only the second case of a person testing positive for bird flu in the country. Read More
Palestinians want April vote for full United Nations membership
A 2011 Palestinian application for full membership is still pending because the council never took a formal decision. Read More
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years for financial crimes
Murdaugh was sentenced to 40 years in prison, to be served concurrently with the 27 years he already received. Read More
Grab to discontinue GrabPay card from June
The GrabPay card, launched in partnership with Mastercard, was touted as Asia’s first numberless physical card for enhanced security. Read More
US, Israeli officials meeting virtually on April 1 over planned Rafah assault: US official
This comes a week after Israel called off a delegation’s visit to Washington. Read More