Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says troops ‘moving forward’, rebuffs critics
September 02, 2023 8:15 PM President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Kyiv’s troops were “moving forward” in their counteroffensive against Russian forces, rebuffing Western officials who say that Ukraine…
Gabon reopens borders ‘effective immediately’- AFP
September 02, 2023 7:59 PM Gabon will reopen its borders “effective immediately”, AFP reported on Saturday. Read More
Shanmugam, Balakrishnan sue Lee Hsien Yang for defamation over Ridout Road allegations
Mr K Shanmugam and Dr Vivian Balakrishnan had sent lawyers’ letters to Mr Lee Hsien Yang in July, saying they would sue unless he apologises, withdraws his allegations and pays…
Nobel Foundation cancels Russia, Belarus, Iran invites to annual prize awards
September 02, 2023 7:54 PM The Nobel Foundation said on Saturday it would not after all invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend the Nobel Prize awards…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges enforcement of laws over ‘hijacked’ buildings
September 02, 2023 7:49 PM South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday urged authorities to enforce regulations preventing city residents from unlawfully occupying apartment blocks, after scores died in a…
Bolivia hardens tone on cocaine ‘mega labs’, signaling crackdown
September 02, 2023 7:01 PM In a break with the past, Bolivia’s government has acknowledged that the country is becoming a production hub for cocaine rather than a mere transport…
BMW unwraps next-generation electric vehicle to take on Tesla, China’s BYD
September 02, 2023 6:34 PM The German automaker is pivoting from performance to gadgets as a selling point in a nod to Chinese customers. Read More
Kinderland Woodlands Mart preschool to get new principal; CCTVs installed in classrooms
Parents say they do not fully trust the preschool, adding that Kinderland’s management seemed insincere during a meeting on Saturday.Read More
Canada shut its land border to asylum seekers. More refugees came anyway
September 02, 2023 6:07 PM A deal Canada struck this year to stem the flow of asylum seekers entering from the U.S. was, at first glance, a quick success: Within…
Biden heads to Florida to survey storm damage, no DeSantis meeting set
September 02, 2023 6:04 PM U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Florida on Saturday to survey damage caused by Hurricane Idalia and comfort people affected by the storm, but he…