Horizon project: Which EU science schemes has Britain joined?
September 07, 2023 5:47 PM Britain on Thursday said it would join the European Union’s flagship Horizon science research programme and its Copernicus earth observation programme, but not the Euratom…
How do criminals get away with money laundering and why is it so hard to detect?
Discouraging and minimising money laundering requires international cooperation, cooperation among local institutions and the use of technology, experts told CNA’s Heart of the Matter podcast.Read More
New rules would give Europe more scope for military spending post-Ukraine invasion
September 07, 2023 5:03 PM The European Union is close to agreeing provisions in revamped fiscal rules to enable extra military spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Ukraine counteroffensive making progress amid ‘difficult fighting’, says Nato chief
September 07, 2023 5:00 PM Kyiv’s forces have had to resort to smaller-scale attacks on foot to breach Russian defence lines. Read More
UN offers to support Gabon for transition back to civilian rule
September 07, 2023 4:57 PM A U.N. representative told Gabon’s military leader the U.N. institutions stood ready to support the country as it transitions back to constitutional order following a…
Cyclist who clung onto bonnet during row with motorist at East Coast Road charged with harassment
Nicolette Tan Shi-en is accused of using threatening behaviour towards motorist Elaine Michele Ow along East Coast Road, including aggressively confronting her. Read More
France’s Macron: there can be no Russian flag at Paris 2024
September 07, 2023 4:07 PM French President Emmanuel Macron said no Russian flag should fly at next year’s Paris Olympics, with Russian athletes’ participation an issue for the International Olympic…
Ukraine’s Kernel says its Danube facilities attacked three times so far this month
September 07, 2023 3:54 PM Kernel, Ukraine’s largest sunflower oil exporter, has already suffered three Russian attacks this month on its Danube River port facilities, the company said. Read More
Swatch’s new ‘budget luxury’ timepiece is a $565 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
September 07, 2023 3:40 PM The range of five diver’s watches reflects the colours and designs of the world’s oceans. Read More
Lula to attend Brazil Independence Day parade amid tight security
September 07, 2023 3:09 PM President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to take part in Brazil’s Independence Day military parade on Thursday as he seeks to end the politicization…