After Wagner chief death, Russia vows to keep helping Mali
August 29, 2023 2:42 AM Russia pledged at the United Nations on Monday to keep providing “comprehensive assistance” to Mali, where about 1,000 fighters with Russia’s Wagner mercenary group are…
US mass shootings motivated by hate
August 29, 2023 2:42 AM A white man who shot and killed three African Americans at a Dollar General Store in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday was motivated by a hatred…
Furore over Spanish soccer kiss grows as prosecutors launch probe against federation chief
August 29, 2023 2:30 AM Rubiales will defend himself legally to prove “his complete innocence”. Read More
Jordan downs drone from Syria in third incident this month
August 29, 2023 2:30 AM The Jordanian army said it downed a drone heading from Syria on Monday in the third such incident thi s month, while officials said…
Pope Francis draws criticism for extolling Russian imperialist Tsars
August 29, 2023 2:06 AM A video of the pope making the comments was posted by religious websites. Read More
Russia scrambles jets in response to US drones over Crimea -ministry
August 29, 2023 2:00 AM Russia scrambled two fighter jets on Monday to prevent two U.S. drones from violating its border over the Black Sea, the Russian Defence Ministry said.…
French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism
August 29, 2023 1:50 AM France has enforced a ban on religious symbols in state schools since 2004, to uphold its strict brand of secularism. Read More
Explainer-The proceedings Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales could face
August 29, 2023 1:36 AM Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales, who caused a furore when he grabbed player Jenni Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips following Spain’s victory…
Biden to visit Vietnam after G-20 in India
August 29, 2023 1:25 AM The stop in Hanoi comes as Washington seeks to counter China’s influence in the region. Read More
Florida governor pledges US$1m to Black college targeted by shooter
August 29, 2023 12:58 AM JACKSONVILLE – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday pledged US$1 million (S$1.36 million) to increase security at a historically Black college in Jacksonville that a…