US releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapons, military equipment, CNN reports
WASHINGTON – Washington is set to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to spend on U.S. weapons and military equipment, releasing the money months after it was appropriated by the U.S.…
Biden will not let ‘extremists’ push Gaza talks off course, White House says
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration will not allow “extremists,” including in Israel, to push Gaza ceasefire talks off course, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday and…
At least 30 killed in Nigeria’s Benue state
ABUJA – At least 30 people have been killed in Nigeria’s Benue state, after suspected bandits attacked a village, the state information commissioner said on Friday. Read More
US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday,…
‘Waited our whole lives for this’: Singapore sailing community celebrates Max Maeder’s bronze medal
Former sailors hail Max Maeder’s bronze medal as a fantastic result despite hopes for a gold.Read More
‘Heartbroken’ but proud, Max Maeder’s parents reflect on their child’s historic Olympic medal for Singapore
“I know my son … he felt like he let a lot of people down,” says the 17-year-old kitefoiler’s mother.Read More
‘Everything was burning’: Deadly Russian strike rocks Ukraine supermarket
At least 12 people were killed and 44 wounded in the attack. Read More
‘I hope everyone back home is happy’: Singapore’s Max Maeder on his Olympic bronze
“I’ll speak the truth and say I haven’t finished sulking,” the teen kitefoiler says.Read More
‘Beautiful birthday gift’: Singapore leaders congratulate Max Maeder on Olympic bronze
Kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder is Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist, at 17 years old.Read More
Britain imposes fresh sanctions on Belarus over human rights violations
LONDON – Britain announced a new package of sanctions against Belarus on Friday, saying four individuals and three entities had been targeted over human rights violations and the ongoing facilitation…