Blinken to travel to Egypt and discuss Gaza ceasefire
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt on Tuesday to discuss a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages with Egyptian officials, the State Department said.…
Fearmongering, pressure tactics: Why it’s difficult to say no to hard selling in a nail salon
The Consumers Association of Singapore has received 89 complaints against nail salons this year. Read More
Commentary: What my first time as a PSLE parent has taught me in this second season
During this stressful rite of passage for local students, it’s worth reflecting on what parental love and support could look like, says second-time PSLE parent Cherie Tseng.Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 17, 2024
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Sept 17, 2024. Read More
Two police officers killed in ambush in northern Benin
COTONOU – Unidentified armed men killed two police officers on patrol in northeastern Benin near the border with Niger on Sunday, a local official said on Monday. Read More
US military says it completes Niger withdrawal
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military said on Monday it had completed its withdrawal from Niger. Read More
Trump blames Biden and Harris ‘rhetoric’ for assassination bids
Trump said that rhetoric from Biden and Harris “is causing me to be shot at, when I am the one who is going to save the country.” Read More
Austrian parties scrap election events due to floods
VIENNA – Deadly floods prompted Austrian political parties to cancel or postpone election events scheduled on Monday in what the conservative chancellor called a “pause” in campaigning, though seasoned observers…
FAS to resume search for 10th club – local or foreign – to join Singapore Premier League
FAS president Bernard Tan said the association would put out a request for proposal in early October.Read More
Mother in Gaza longs for triplets in Jerusalem hospital
GAZA – In August 2023, Hanan al-Bayouk travelled from Gaza to Israeli-occupied Arab East Jerusalem for a high-risk birth. Her triplets, born prematurely and underweight, are doing well, but she…