ISIS sympathiser with focus on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts is arrested in Austria
Chemical substances were seized at the 19-year-old suspect’s home. Read More
Hamas’ Hayya seen in key role under new leader Sinwar, sources say
CAIRO – Hamas politician Khalil al-Hayya is set to continue leading indirect negotiations with Israel for a Gaza ceasefire with guidance from the group’s newly appointed leader, Yahya Sinwar, who…
Facing challenging conditions, routine is key for Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder in Olympic medal bid
Max Maeder finished second in the opening series and automatically advanced to the final on Thursday (Aug 8).Read More
Israeli forces continue West Bank raids
RAMALLAH, West Bank – Israeli forces raided the Balata refugee camp near the city of Nablus on Wednesday and destroyed the local headquarters of the Fatah faction, Palestinian authorities said,…
Muslim ice cream man gives ‘free cones for cops’ after UK riots
A British Muslim social media star who travels around the country in his ice cream van has thanked police officers trying to control racist and anti-immigration riots by handing out…
Singapore’s Max Maeder finishes second in opening series, moves on to Olympics kitefoiling final
No races were completed on Wednesday (Aug 7) due to poor wind conditions.Read More
Biden administration sued over sanctions for Israeli settlers
Pro-Israel advocacy groups and dual U.S.-Israeli citizens have filed a lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s order subjecting individuals involved in settler violence in the West Bank to financial and immigration…
Govt rejects opposition MPs’ electoral boundary suggestions, says EBRC is free from political intervention
Suggestions from opposition party members included having a High Court judge chair the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee.Read More
Tan Su Shan, DBS’ first female CEO, picked after decade-long succession process
Ms Tan Su Shan, currently head of DBS’ institutional banking group, will take over the top job when Mr Piyush Gupta retires in March 2025.Read More
Paris to hit 37 deg C next week with north-west Europe set to bake
Paris is expected to see highs of 37 deg C on Aug 12, the hottest so far in 2024. Read More