Water supply dwindling, Bolivians gather at dam to pray for rain
October 07, 2023 9:34 AM Under a scorching sun, more than three hundred Bolivians on Friday marched to a dusty plain near the Incachaca dam that overlooks the city of…
Colombia court rejects shelving of case against ex-president Uribe
October 07, 2023 7:54 AM The Superior Court of Bogota on Friday rejected a prosecutor’s request to shelve a witness tampering and fraud case against divisive former President Alvaro Uribe,…
Can you develop a bubble milk tea addiction? How does it affect your mental health?
How does the popular drink among youths lead to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts? A study involving over 5,200 university students in Beijing found a link.Read More
How 3 OG optical shops in Singapore stood the test of time: Kwong Shin Optical, Jamco Optical, Pearl’s Optical
For more than 40 years, these three optical shops have been serving the optical needs of Singaporeans. We find out what drives these family businesses and how they have evolved…
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 57% in September
October 07, 2023 7:24 AM Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 56.8% in September compared to a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, while the region is struggling with…
Moldovan president says Russia’s Wagner head plotted coup against her -FT
October 07, 2023 7:09 AM Moldova’s pro-European President, Maia Sandu, said Russia’s Wagner paramilitary force was the main force behind an attempt to foment a coup against her, she told…
As US and Mexico seek more migrant deportation flights, Venezuelans press on
October 07, 2023 6:54 AM METETI, Panama – Despite a planned increase in deportation flights from the U.S. in an attempt to stem growing numbers of migrants arriving through the…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 7
October 07, 2023 6:47 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Oct 7, 2023. Read More
UK reaffirms position after Canada-India diplomatic spat
October 07, 2023 6:04 AM UK said all countries should respect sovereignty and the rule of law. Read More
‘Olympic-style’ robotics competition hosted by Singapore a springboard for growth, says organiser
Teams from more than 190 countries will compete in the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore – the first time the competition is held in Southeast Asia. Read More