Brazil’s Lula turns down Putin invitation to visit Russia
May 27, 2023 3:27 AM Refusal follows a spat between Lula and Ukraine’s President at a G-7 summit in Japan. Read More
Black Sea grain deal slow to get moving after extension
May 27, 2023 3:12 AM Shipments had come to a halt ahead of a decision by Russia last week to extend the deal by two months. Read More
Britain’s Boris Johnson discussed Ukraine with former US president Trump, says spokesman
May 27, 2023 2:57 AM Johnson has been visiting the US this week to speak to politicians about maintaining support for Kyiv. Read More
Polish parliament passes Russian influence Bill which opposition brands political witch hunt
May 27, 2023 2:44 AM A commission will be set up to look into Russian influence in the country. Read More
US cop suspended after shooting 11-year-old boy
May 27, 2023 1:43 AM Aderrien Murry suffered a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and a lacerated liver after being shot in the chest. Read More
‘We abuse plastic, it’s so cheap’: UN Environment chief
May 27, 2023 12:14 AM The cost to the environment and human health is huge, says Inger Andersen. Read More
Washington seen inching closer to debt deal
May 26, 2023 11:37 PM Unconfirmed reports say the deal would include agreement to cover the $42t debt for two years. Read More
Dangerous slowing of Antarctic ocean circulation sooner than expected
May 26, 2023 10:33 PM As circulation of waters in the deep ocean slows, it reduces the ability of oceans to absorb carbon dioxide and heat. Read More
Asia Sentinel issued POFMA order over statements on Lee Hsien Yang, M Ravi among others
The news outlet interviewed Andy Wong, the author of a 2021 Nikkei opinion piece criticising Singapore’s handling of KTV lounges amid the pandemic.Read More
Russia strikes Ukraine medical facility, blames Kyiv for border attacks
May 26, 2023 7:45 PM The missiles, which hit a medical facility in Dnipro, killed one person and injured 15 Read More