Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war
According to Israeli figures, some 1,200 people have been killed 250 hostages taken to Gaza. Read More
Freed Russian arms dealer Bout back in weapons business, WSJ reports
Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer who was jailed in the United States and then swapped two years ago for the U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, is back in international…
Singapore hotel Pan Pacific Orchard crowned best new skyscraper in the world
The hotel “honours Singapore’s heritage while pushing the envelope of sustainable urban development in a dense, urban setting”, said the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Read More
Jill Stein sees ‘no lesser evil’ between Harris, Trump
DEARBORN, Michigan – Widespread anger among Arab Americans and Muslims over U.S. support for Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon could cost Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, the…
‘God save the Tsar!’: Putin receives first wishes for 72nd birthday
“God save the Tsar!” was one of the first public birthday wishes for President Vladimir Putin who turns 72 on Monday and who has been Russia’s paramount leader for nearly…
Trump’s speeches, increasingly angry and rambling, reignite the question of age
With Mr Biden out, Trump, at 78, is now the oldest major party nominee for president in history. Read More
US lets Starlink provide direct-to-cell coverage for hurricane-hit areas
The FCC grants such emergency temporary approvals to help restore internet services in badly impacted areas. Read More
Work It Podcast: When is it safe to tell your boss and co-workers about your mental health struggles?
When Edwin Chaw told his boss about his mental health condition, the manager asked for more information and how to support him instead of just cutting his workload. This is…
Women in Singapore are getting breast cancer at a younger age but it’s only diagnosed when it’s more advanced
One in six women in Singapore with breast cancer is under 45 but the lack of awareness often leads to delayed diagnosis and treatment, says a Singapore breast cancer surgeon.…
Commemorations begin for anniversary of attack on Israel
Police in Berlin said they had detained 26 people who shouted insults at participants. Read More