Biden says deal may be in offing with Saudi Arabia, provides no details
July 29, 2023 6:30 AM White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan discussed normalising ties with Israel during a Saudi visit this week.. Read More
IN FOCUS: Why do underage maids risk working illegally in Singapore, and how do they slip through the cracks?
What drives some migrant domestic workers, some as young as 13, to try to work illegally in Singapore? CNA looks at how some manage to find their way here and…
Trump vows to fight on in 2024 White House race if sentenced
July 29, 2023 5:37 AM Republican frontrunner Trump faces multiple indictments as he pushes for a second term as president. Read More
ISIS claims attack near Damascus Shi’ite shrine
July 29, 2023 5:13 AM At least six people died and 20 were wounded in the attack near Syria’s most visited Shi’ite pilgrimage site. Read More
White House cuts 2023 US deficit forecast after student loan forgiveness struck down
July 29, 2023 4:59 AM Deficit forecast is revised to US$1.543 trillion (S$2 trillion), a decrease of US$26 billion. Read More
Russian missile hits apartments, security service building in Dnipro
July 29, 2023 4:37 AM People on social media said the buildings were not far apart. Read More
African leaders press Putin to end Ukraine war, restore grain supplies
July 29, 2023 3:02 AM Russia last week tore up a deal on the safe wartime export of Ukrainian grain. Read More
Russia has not offered any free grain to UN World Food Programme, says official
July 29, 2023 2:09 AM Russia quit a deal nearly two weeks ago that allowed the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain, a primary UN food aid source. Read…
General Tchiani: Shadowy army veteran who seized power in Niger
July 29, 2023 1:35 AM Ousted president Mohamed Bazoum had reportedly been considering replacing Gen Tchiani as the head of the presidential guard. Read More
McConnell lapse, Biden stumble highlight advanced age of US leaders
July 29, 2023 1:18 AM America’s most powerful political leaders are much older than many in other democracies. Read More