US Naval forces rescue crew from Greek-owned ship struck by Houthis in Red Sea
CAIRO – The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) said on Sunday that it had rescued the crew from the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier M/V Tutor that was attacked by…
Men claiming to be ISIS supporters take hostages in Russian detention centre, Baza reports
MOSCOW – Five men who took hostages in a detention centre in Russia’s southern region of Rostov claim they are supporters of ISIS, the Baza Telegram channel, which has sources…
Israel’s ‘economic war’ chokes occupied West Bank
Since Hamas’ Oct 7 attack, Israel has imposed economic curbs on the Palestinian Authority. Read More
Israeli army announces ‘tactical pause’ in part of southern Gaza
The daily move during daylight hours is to facilitate the delivery of aid. Read More
Trump boasts of cognitive test, then flubs doctor’s name
Trump got confused on the name of the doctor who oversaw the test. Read More
Shunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear
Deserters and draft dodgers fled to neighbouring ex-Soviet countries. Read More
Prisoners end hunger strike in Venezuela after agreement with government
Inmates in 20 jails and detention facilities in Venezuela have ended a week-long hunger strike to protest against conditions and delays in judicial reviews after reaching a deal with the…
US FDA asks Covid vaccine makers to target KP.2 strain, if feasible, for next shot
WASHINGTON – The US health regulator has changed its strain recommendation for the 2024-25 Covid-19 vaccines, as it asked manufacturers to update the new shots to target the KP.2 variant,…
Unruly American Airlines passenger who was restrained with duct tape faces record fine
Federal regulators are seeking US$81,950 (S$110,950) from the Texas woman. Read More
Draft Joint Communique for Ukraine Conference in Switzerland
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland – Following is the complete text of a draft communique issued for the so-called High-level Summit for Peace for Ukraine being hosted in central Switzerland from June 15-16,…