Biden salutes ‘new era’ of united Japan, South Korea in face of China
August 19, 2023 1:39 AM Allies unveil a new three-way security cooperation, at a first-of-a-kind summit that has already rattled China. Read More
Russia sanctions ICC prosecutor seeking Putin’s arrest, British ministers
August 19, 2023 1:11 AM Moscow denounces “unwavering military support from London” to Ukraine, as it fights off Russia’s invasion. Read More
Total troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 500,000, says NYT citing US officials
August 19, 2023 12:48 AM Moscow is believed to routinely undercount its war dead and injured, while Kyiv does not disclose official figures. Read More
Swedish government considers allowing police to stop Quran burnings
August 19, 2023 12:15 AM Insults towards public figures or against religions are protected by Sweden’s far-reaching freedom of speech laws. Read More
POFMA order issued to TikTok user over false claim about voting secrecy
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Singapore will ensure stocks of updated COVID-19 vaccine if necessary, says MOH amid cases of new Eris variant
MOH said the prevailing COVID-19 vaccines in the national vaccination programme continue to offer good protection against severe disease.Read More
WHO, US health authorities tracking new Covid-19 variant BA.2.86
August 18, 2023 10:39 PM So far, the variant has only been detected in Israel, Denmark and the United States. Read More
Presidential Elections Committee makes public its reasons for rejecting George Goh’s eligibility application
George Goh was deemed ineligible to run in the Presidential Election as his experience and ability in managing five smaller firms is not equivalent to a “very large” one, as…
Western Canada fires spark new evacuations as firefighters race flames in Yellowknife
August 18, 2023 9:30 PM More than 1,000 active fires are burning across the country. Read More