US, Europeans again threaten Iran with IAEA resolution but leave timing open
September 14, 2023 6:55 PM The U.S. and three European allies have threatened Iran with another resolution at the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board demanding action on issues such as explaining…
Nigeria power grid collapse causes nationwide blackouts
September 14, 2023 6:47 PM Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies reported “a total system collapse” on Thursday, causing widespread blackouts across Africa’s biggest economy. Read More
Casualties in Libya floods could have been avoided with warning system: WMO chief
September 14, 2023 6:15 PM Libya’s main challenge in dealing with the disaster is a govt that is “not functioning normally”. Read More
World needs $2.7 trillion annually for net zero emissions by 2050-Wood Mackenzie
September 14, 2023 6:04 PM Global investment of $2.7 trillion a year is needed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and avoid temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius…
Ex-MP Chiang Hai Ding wins lawsuit filed by former daughter-in-law over S$2.1 million Balestier shophouse
A High Court judge ruled that a heritage shophouse registered in Dr Chiang Hai Ding’s name does not belong to his son and daughter-in-law, who are undergoing divorce proceedings.Read More
Stranded cruise ship off Greenland shows risks of more traffic in remote Arctic
September 14, 2023 5:25 PM Global warming is destroying vast tracts of polar ice, opening previously frozen sea routes. Read More
Danger lurks behind ‘every bush’ for brigade in Ukrainian counteroffensive
September 14, 2023 5:09 PM ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, Ukraine – For soldiers in Ukraine’s “Spartan” brigade, danger could lurk behind every bush and in every field as they fight in Kyiv’s…
In climate fight, Europe’s olive, wine farmers turn to tech and tradition
September 14, 2023 5:04 PM VILLANUEVA DEL ARZOBISPO, Spain/ Farmers in Spain and Italy are turning to techniques ancient and modern to safeguard production of regional favourites including olive oil…
More youth offenders benefit from rehabilitation programmes meant to keep them crime-free
About 94 per cent who completed the guidance programme – a key diversionary programme aimed at rehabilitating youth offenders under the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) – in…
Libya flood survivors pick through ruins in search of missing thousands
September 14, 2023 3:28 PM The authorities say the toll could reach 20,000. Read More