Ultra Orthodox protesters break into Israeli army base
JERUSALEM – Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters broke into an Israeli army base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, the military said, as demonstrations against call up orders for religious Jews previously…
Ukraine diverts more funding towards missile programme, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine has put additional funding towards its domestic missile programme, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, as it tries to narrow a gap in capabilities with Russia, which has an…
Law passed to allow courts to sell seized properties linked to criminal activities such as money laundering
The new law will ensure that Singapore’s anti-money laundering regime “keeps pace with evolving standards and trends”, said Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo.Read More
Olympics sees more than 40 Covid-19 cases as global figures rise: WHO
The WHO said countries need to sharpen up their response systems. Read More
Iran executes man accused of murder during Mahsa Amini unrest
DUBAI – Iran executed a 34-year-old man accused of killing a security officer during unrest over the death of Kurdish-Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, state media said, the first known protest-related…
Singaporeans living in UK on ‘high alert’ amid anti-immigration riots, xenophobic sentiments
“I didn’t think it would be to this extent,” says one Singaporean living in the UK as riots fuelled by anti-immigrant sentiment spread across the country.Read More
Will Income keep to social mission? Govt cites NTUC’s track record, MAS to ensure existing policies are honoured
Members of Parliament raised questions about the proposed Income-Allianz deal, asking about Income Insurance’s social mission and MAS’ assessment as a regulator.Read More
Adoptable puppies bring joy and mental wellness to the LA yoga world
Most of the adoptable puppies have been surrendered by owners or are rescues from shelters. Read More
Tech lead jailed after Singapore investors lose S$1.1m to crypto firm started by Chinese tycoon
A&A Blockchain Innovation was started by Yang Bin, listed by Forbes in 2001 as China’s second-richest man. The company drew S$6.7 million from more than 700 investors in Singapore. Read…