Gaza’s huge reconstruction challenge: key facts and figures
GAZA – Billions of dollars will be needed to rebuild Gaza when the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas ends, according to assessments from the United Nations.…
Testimony of Frenchman for mass rape of drugged wife postponed again
AVIGNON, France – The testimony of a 71-year-old Frenchman accused of drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of strangers to rape her was postponed on Wednesday after the presiding judge…
Man who sold wife’s Singpass details gets 18 months’ jail under stiffer sentencing guidelines
The Singpass details were used to create a bank account that funnelled S$397,995 in scam proceeds from a 76-year-old victim.Read More
Ground-up initiative proposes national suicide prevention strategy for Singapore
The group’s 23 recommendations include a national public awareness campaign on suicide prevention, as well as integrating suicide prevention education into school curriculum. Read More
Jordan’s Islamists bounce back in election clouded by Gaza war
AMMAN – Jordan’s moderate Islamist opposition made significant gains in Tuesday’s parliamentary election, initial official results showed on Wednesday, boosted by anger over Israel’s war in Gaza. Read More
Russian oligarchs and financial firm lose court challenge against EU sanctions
BRUSSELS – Two Russian oligarchs and the country’s National Settlement Depository company on Wednesday lost legal challenges against European Union sanctions imposed on them after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.…
Russian lawmaker warns the West over supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine
MOSCOW – Russia will consider the United States and its allies to be parties to the Ukraine war and Moscow will use more powerful weapons if the West allows Ukraine…
Pope Francis arrives in Singapore for final leg of Asia-Pacific tour
The leader of the Vatican City is in Singapore for a three-day visit, the first by a pope here since 1986.Read More
Mexican Senate gives general approval to judicial reform, final vote nears
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s Senate gave general approval early Wednesday to a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country’s judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation…