At least 22 killed in RSF attacks on Sudan’s al-Fashir, says activist group
CAIRO – At least 22 people were killed when Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the city of al-Fashir, a pro-democracy activist group said on Saturday, the worst toll…
Climate protest in Paris foiled on first day of Olympics
The protest was called off after police kettled a group of journalists preparing to cover the gathering. Read More
Orchestra to origami: More arts performances coming to the heartlands from August
The acclaimed Philharmonic Wind Orchestra are among the acts that will perform as part of the two-year ArtsEverywhere@CDC initiative.Read More
Up to S$3 cashback for PayLah! users at hawker stalls, heartland shops on Saturdays under new scheme by POSB
The Support Our Heartlands initiative, which also extends to participating wet markets, will run from Aug 1 to Dec 31.Read More
As racist and sexist attacks fly, Republicans grapple with how to take on Harris
Republican nominee Donald Trump has called her “crazy,” “nuts” and “dumb as a rock.” Republicans in Congress disparage her as a diversity hire. Right-wing activists and trolls have smeared her…
Ugandan police say 104 people were arrested in anti-corruption protests
KAMPALA – Police in Uganda arrested 104 people during anti-corruption protests this week and almost all of them have been charged with public order offences, a police statement said late…
Fencing: Singapore’s Kiria Tikanah exits after loss to world No. 3 opponent at Paris Olympics
Earlier in the day, Kiria had edged out a Peruvian opponent ranked almost 30 places higher in the world rankings.Read More
Kamala Harris team champions her ‘strong’ foreign policy record in memo
The document pointed out that she’s met more than 150 world leaders, including Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Read More
Greece’s former spy boss tells judges service did not use illegal malware in 2019-22
ATHENS – The former head of Greece’s EYP intelligence service has denied allegations that the state agency used illegal phone malware in 2019-2022 to spy on targets, court documents show.…
Mixed fortunes for Singapore’s badminton players as they begin Paris Olympics campaign
Yeo Jia Min enjoyed a winning start to her Olympic Games campaign, while the mixed doubles pair of Terry Hee and Jessica Tan suffered a debut defeat.Read More