Badminton: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew upsets world number 6 Li, advances to Paris Olympics quarters
The win means the 27-year-old will at least equal the best finish by a Singaporean badminton player at the Olympics.Read More
Brazil takes over Argentine embassy in Caracas after expulsions
CARACAS – Brazil on Thursday took over the administration of Argentina’s diplomatic premises in Caracas following the expulsion of Argentine diplomats by Venezuela’s government, leaving the fate of six Venezuelan…
Russia frees Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich in multi-country prisoner swop
The journalist and US Marine Paul Whelan are en route to destinations outside Russia, reports say. Read More
Kremlin says Russia will shoot down Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets
MOSCOW – The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would shoot down U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine, and that the F-16s would have no significant impact on…
Japan seeks extradition of anti-whaling activist Watson from Denmark
COPENHAGEN – Japan is requesting the extradition of a U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling activist, who has been held in custody in Greenland since July 21, Denmark’s justice ministry said in a statement…
Man denies sexually assaulting lover’s daughter in ritual massages, showers meant to stop black magic
The lover of the 73-year-old man is also facing charges, including conspiring with him to sexually assault her daughter.Read More
Elusive Hamas leader Deif masterminded Oct 7 attack on Israel
DUBAI – Hamas’ military leader Mohammed Deif, one of the masterminds of the Oct. 7, 2023 assault on southern Israel, was an elusive figure who had a long and secretive…
Property agent issued POFMA order over false claims about ethnic integration housing policy
ERA Realty Network said it will be taking the “appropriate action” against the property agent.Read More