Who is running for UK Conservative Party leadership?
LONDON – Britain’s opposition Conservatives have begun the process of choosing a new leader to replace former prime minister Rishi Sunak who led the party to a record defeat in…
British police arrest man after at least 8 stabbed in north-west England
Police said there is no wider threat to the public. Read More
Commentary: Here’s why Income-Allianz deal isn’t necessarily a bad thing for customers
There has been public outcry around the plan to sell a majority stake in the former NTUC Income co-operative to a foreign multinational. But a viable, competitive Income Insurance is…
Sexual violence widespread in Sudan’s capital, report says
CAIRO – Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have committed widespread acts of sexual violence in the capital Khartoum, including gang rape and forced marriages, in its war with the armed…
Greece bans moving goats and sheep as ‘goat plague’ spreads
ATHENS – Greece has banned moving sheep and goats from their farms to try to contain a viral infection known as “goat plague” after new cases were detected over the…
As fighting rages, displaced Gazans struggle with disease and lack of shelter
CAIRO/DEIR AL-BALAHA, Gaza Strip – Thousands of Palestinians fled a community in the central Gaza Strip on Monday in the face of new Israeli evacuation orders, worsening the humanitarian plight…
Badminton: Singapore’s Terry Hee, Jessica Tan end Paris Olympics campaign with win over US duo
The world No 17 pair beat the United States’ Vinson Chiu and Jennie Gai 21-17, 21-12.Read More
Hong Kong activist convicted of getting complaint form out of prison without authorisation
HONG KONG – A Hong Kong court on Monday convicted pro-democracy activist Owen Chow and his solicitor Phyllis Woo of getting a complaint form meant for the ombudsman out of…
Government, opposition both claim Venezuela election win, official results questioned
CARACAS – President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez both claimed victory in Venezuela’s presidential election on Monday as Washington and other foreign governments cast doubt on official…