Biden administration announces plans to cut medical bills from credit reports
September 22, 2023 6:27 AM More than 100 million Americans are said to have unpaid medical debt. Read More
Colors promoting UN goals or LGBTQ rights? Turkey’s Erdogan complains
September 22, 2023 6:16 AM Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan complained on Thursday that he was uncomfortable with the use of what he described as “LGBT colors” at the United Nations,…
From kitefoiling champ to sprint queen: What to look out for as Team Singapore begin Asian Games campaign
Will Shanti Pereira score Singapore’s first gold in track and field at the Asian Games in nearly 50 years? Will the swim team miss Joseph Schooling’s presence? Read More
Pope visit to Marseille to shine light on latest EU migration crisis
September 22, 2023 6:05 AM Pope Francis arrives on Friday in the French port city of Marseille for a lightning visit that will last a mere 27 hours but draw…
US denies rift with Canada over India accusation
September 22, 2023 6:05 AM WASHINGTON – The White House on Thursday insisted there was no “wedge” between the United States and Canada over Ottawa’s charges that India had a…
Commentary: What can Singapore do to prevent another billion-dollar money laundering case?
Despite rigorous checks in place, financial criminals can evade detection by exploiting human nature, say Terence Lam and Ng Shi Zhen of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.Read More
US contractor charged with giving classified information to Ethiopia
September 22, 2023 5:38 AM A U.S. government contract employee for the Justice and State Departments was arrested on espionage charges unsealed on Thursday, prosecutors said, accusing him of passing…
Tunisia arrests cartoonist over drawings mocking prime minister
September 22, 2023 5:21 AM The Tunisian public prosecutor has ordered the detention of cartoonist Tawfiq Omrane over drawings mocking the prime minister, his lawyer Anas Kadoussi told Reuters on…
Fewer warnings, more trade: Analysts on how US, China can engage South-east Asia
September 22, 2023 5:00 AM It’s a mistake for Beijing and Washington to warn the region about dealing with the other, says former US diplomat. Read More
Facing ‘horrific’ Pacific rise, Tuvalu crafts climate survival plan
September 22, 2023 4:56 AM Tuvalu is among the countries most at risk from rising sea levels, as global warming melts ice from Greenland to Antarctica. Read More