Bolivia faces water shortage as winter heat wave drives drought
September 29, 2023 4:22 PM A prolonged drought in Bolivia and one of the hottest winters on record is threatening to leave parts of the South American country short of…
Dutch prosecutors warned school about Rotterdam suspect before alleged shootings
September 29, 2023 4:17 PM The man reportedly displayed “worrying” behaviour, including lying half-naked in his garden and laughing maniacally. Read More
Record number of marriages, drop in Singaporean births in 2022
2022 was the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese lunar calendar, which is associated with lower births among the Chinese, with their resident total fertility rate (TFR) falling to…
Rebounding from pandemic decline, Singapore population rises to record 5.92 million
The total population is about 5 per cent higher than last year.Read More
Rebounding from pandemic decline, Singapore population rises to 5.92 million
The total population is about 5 per cent higher than last year.Read More
How seeding the oceans with minerals could grab carbon from the atmosphere
September 29, 2023 3:57 PM Olivine, a green mineral that reacts with seawater to pull CO2 from the air, could be key to slowing global warming. Read More
How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
September 29, 2023 3:52 PM The winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 6 in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works:…
Swedish PM summons army, police chiefs as gang violence rocks nation
September 29, 2023 3:42 PM Sweden’s prime minister summoned the head of the armed forces and the police commissioner in a bid to stem gang violence, he said on Thursday,…
US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside
September 29, 2023 3:37 PM Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the kingdom in return for opening ties with Israel and…
2023 Nobel prizes to be announced
September 29, 2023 3:27 PM The Nobel prizes, arguably the world’s most prestigious awards, are being revealed over coming days, starting Monday. Read More