Guatemala electoral body ratifies Arevalo’s presidential victory
August 29, 2023 8:00 AM Guatemala’s supreme electoral tribunal on Monday ratified the victory of center-left candidate Bernardo Arevalo in the Central American country’s presidential election following a tense campaign…
US accuses Russia of intimidation after ex-consulate worker charged with spying
August 29, 2023 7:50 AM The Russian was accused of collecting information on the war in Ukraine and other issues for Washington. Read More
Jailed American Paul Whelan seen in rare video at Russian penal colony
August 29, 2023 7:40 AM The former marine was jailed on espionage charges that the US says are bogus. Read More
CAF offers US$600 million in counter-guarantees for Brazilian exports to Argentina – ministers
August 29, 2023 7:24 AM Latin America development bank CAF has offered $600 million in assistance to counter-guarantee payments for Brazilian exports to Argentina to secure trade flows, ministers from…
Haiti pastor stands by decision to protest after gang opened fire
August 29, 2023 6:30 AM PORT-AU- The evangelical minister who organized a march of largely unarmed demonstrators against a heavily armed gang controlling a suburb of the Haitian capital stood…
From GPS to security systems: Older smart devices may not work after 3G shutdown
Smart devices bought 10 to 20 years ago could be affected by the 3G network shutdown next year, an expert says.Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 29
August 29, 2023 6:04 AM Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes Bali Sea, Indonesia: EMSC A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Bali Sea region of Indonesia on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre…
Commentary: Amid S$1 billion money laundering probe, a look at how dirty money is washed through online gambling
Online gambling and virtual assets were involved in Singapore’s S$1 billion money laundering case. Financial fraud expert Kelvin Law from NTU looks at how online gambling is a haven for…