Russia signals end to Ukraine’s Black Sea grain deal in July if demands not met
May 26, 2023 6:58 AM Russia is demanding opening an ammonia pipeline and reconnecting with the Swift banking network. Read More
Commentary: The controversy over a S$6.50 tab for coffee during a job interview
A jobseeker was recently asked to reimburse his interviewer for the coffee he consumed during their meeting. Such job interview shenanigans are not uncommon, says career strategist Adrian Choo.Read More
Singapore faces ‘high risk’ of technical recession amid external uncertainties, say economists
Weaker exports amid lacklustre external demand and a limited boost from China’s reopening are among the uncertainties ahead for Singapore’s economy, according to private-sector economists.Read More
Air Force general tapped as first Black head of US military
May 26, 2023 5:53 AM If confirmed by the US Senate, he will replace General Mark Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Read More
US warns Wagner Group seeking arms, slaps sanctions on group’s head in Mali
May 26, 2023 5:39 AM Russian group may be working through Mali and other countries to hide its efforts to get weapons for use in Ukraine. Read More
Only half of Germans see Scholz’s coalition surviving as policy differences mount
May 26, 2023 4:49 AM Differences among the three parties over climate policy and budget intensify, as voter support withers. Read More
Russia moves ahead with deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
May 26, 2023 4:19 AM US denounces move, but says it has no intention of altering its position on strategic nuclear weapons. Read More
Ron DeSantis to stump in early US voting states after rocky presidential launch
May 26, 2023 3:53 AM Glitchy Twitter launch draws mockery, casts doubt on his viability as a presidential candidate. Read More
US State Department warns China could hack infrastructure, including pipelines, rail systems
May 26, 2023 3:32 AM Researchers found a Chinese hacking group had been spying on such networks. Read More
US sees ‘serious threat’ as Iran unveils new missile
May 26, 2023 3:16 AM Its Kheibar missile will have a range of 2,000km – the longest range to date. Read More