Italian reporters to return home, following Russian anger at Kursk report
Move was made to ensure the safety of the two reporters, says Italian state broadcaster RAI. Read More
Around 100 firefighters tackle blaze at historic London cultural centre
The entire site at Somerset House has been closed the public while the fire is being put out. Read More
Spate of housebreaking cases near Bt Timah linked to foreign syndicates, police looking for 14 Chinese nationals
The suspects are believed to be transient travellers who had entered Singapore as Social Visit Pass holders, usually one to two days before committing the offence, said the police.Read More
Nearly 68 million suffering from drought in Southern Africa, says regional bloc
HARARE – About 68 million people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought which has wiped out crops across the region, the regional bloc SADC…
Russia says Ukraine plans Kursk nuclear power plant ‘provocation’
Russia’s defence ministry accused Ukraine on Saturday of planning to attack the Kursk nuclear power plant and blame such a “provocation” on Moscow, Interfax news agency cited the ministry as…
Thailand ex-PM Thaksin gets royal pardon, lawyer says
BANGKOK – Thailand’s billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a royal pardon shortening his parole by two weeks, his lawyer said on Saturday, a day after his daughter was…
Deadly bacteria is a growing threat to beach vacations across the US
E. coli and cyanobacteria are causing widespread beach closures at lakes and rivers in the US. Read More
Low immediate risk of mpox, but Singapore likely to see cases due to global connectivity: Ong Ye Kung
Mpox is expected to spread to Europe and the Middle East, and “probably Singapore will be one of the first places to find cases because of our flight connections”, says…
Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region
Kyiv’s forces were advancing between 1km and 3km in some areas in the Kursk region, said the Ukrainian army chief. Read More
Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region
Kyiv’s forces were advancing between 1km and 3km in some areas in the Kursk region, said the Ukrainian army chief. Read More