Lawyer who called for Thai monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years for royal insults
September 26, 2023 6:16 PM An activist and lawyer made famous for his open calls for reform of Thailand’s powerful monarchy was on Tuesday sentenced to four years in prison…
Russian oligarch Deripaska says Western sanctions won’t stop Ukraine war – FT
September 26, 2023 6:11 PM Oligarch Oleg Deripaska said Russia has weathered Western sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine and cautioned that Western hopes of using such a 20th…
Turkey will back Sweden’s Nato bid if US keeps promise on F-16 sale: Erdogan
September 26, 2023 6:11 PM He said the US is linking the jet sales with Ankara’s ratification of Sweden’s bid. Read More
Shutdown showdown in US Congress: Time running short to fund government
September 26, 2023 6:06 PM The U.S. House and Senate on Tuesday plan to take sharply divergent paths in a high-stakes spending battle, with just five days remaining until a…
Musk’s X is biggest outlet of Russian disinformation, EU says
September 26, 2023 6:05 PM “Disinformation actors” on the platform have more followers than their facts-based counterparts. Read More
South Korea holds rare military parade, warns North over nuclear threat
September 26, 2023 5:51 PM South Korea put on the first large-scale military parade in a decade on Tuesday, with weapons ranging from ballistic missiles to tanks rolling through Seoul…
Historic Iraq-Iran railway link ready in 18 months -Iraq transport adviser
September 26, 2023 5:51 PM Iraq hopes to complete its first railway link with neighbouring Iran within 18 months, largely to help facilitate the transport of millions of pilgrims that…
Biden, Trump to woo union workers in Michigan as auto strikes grow
September 26, 2023 5:06 PM Joe Biden and Donald Trump will speak to striking auto workers in rare back-to-back events in Michigan this week, highlighting how important unions are to…
Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against ‘trouble’ at disputed shoal
September 26, 2023 5:01 PM The Philippines vowed on Tuesday not to back down in the face of a Chinese effort to block its fishermen from a fiercely contested shoal…
4 foreigners charged for working illegally as food delivery riders
The foreigners, who are from Malaysia or India, allegedly used accounts belonging to Singaporeans or permanent residents to deliver food for platforms like Deliveroo and foodpanda.Read More