US, France working on Lebanon diplomatic initiative, Cyprus president says
UNITED NATIONS – The United States and France are trying to hammer out an interim accord to halt hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah with a view to opening…
Putin issues a nuclear warning to the West over Ukraine
MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was attacked by any state and that any conventional attack on Russia that was…
Norway arrests man on suspicion of inciting crimes against humanity in Cameroon
OSLO – Norwegian police said on Wednesday they had arrested a man on suspicion of incitement to crimes against humanity in Cameroon, and they sought an Oslo court’s permission to…
Mexican senators push through reform to boost military control over security
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s Senate approved a constitutional reform early on Wednesday morning that will give the armed forces control of the civilian-led national guard, in a move critics say…
US to provide another $424 million in Sudan aid
UNITED NATIONS – The United States will give a further $424 million in humanitarian help to the people of Sudan, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced on…
Explainer-How Germany’s coalition works and could it fall apart?
BERLIN – The three parties in Germany’s ruling coalition are facing increasing pressure to assert themselves following a series of regional election blows and dismal polls, raising doubts about whether…
Labour conference delegates vote against UK government cuts
LONDON – Members of Britain’s Labour party narrowly voted against the government’s decision to limit winter fuel payments to the elderly on Wednesday, a symbolic move piling pressure on Prime…
Biden to meet Vietnam leader on UN assembly sidelines
The meeting is part of Mr Biden’s push to deepen relations with Vietnam. Read More
Toast Hut – Popular Kaya Toast & Kopi Hawker Stall At Old Airport Road Market Has Closed Down
One of our favourite kaya toast places in Singapore, Toast Hut at Old Airport Road Food Centre has closed down for good. Old Airport Road Food Centre has been temporarily…
Washington state’s abortion pill stockpile is insurance against Trump win, governor says
OLYMPIA, Washington – Washington state’s first-in-the-nation stockpile of abortion drugs will serve as insurance against future lawsuits seeking to ban the procedure nationwide or a second presidential term for Republican…