Norway, Russia generals meet to discuss border cooperation
October 06, 2023 6:44 PM Two generals from Norway and Russia met in the Arctic on Thursday to discuss border cooperation and related issues, the Norwegian armed forces said on…
Germany to send 150 soldiers to Kosovo in April -ministry
October 06, 2023 6:34 PM Germany will send around 150 soldiers to Kosovo in April next year, a spokesperson for the defence ministry said in Berlin on Friday, confirming a…
Mohammadi’s Nobel Peace Prize highlights courage of Iranian women, UN rights office says
October 06, 2023 6:14 PM The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to jailed activist…
UN rights chief deploys field team to probe missile strike on Ukrainian village of Hroza
October 06, 2023 5:29 PM The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) deployed a field team on Friday to investigate an air strike on the Ukrainian village of…
Russia seeks return to UN human rights body in challenge to West
October 06, 2023 5:14 PM Some diplomats say Russia has a reasonable chance of getting voted back onto the UN Human Rights Council. Read More
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
October 06, 2023 5:04 PM Ms Mohammadi is one of Iran’s leading human rights activists. Read More
Singapore experiencing new COVID-19 wave, more people expected to fall sick in coming weeks: Ong Ye Kung
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung urged seniors and the medically vulnerable to take the necessary precautions, including wearing a mask in crowded areas.Read More
Putin praises Modi’s India as ‘giant,’ backs permanent UN seat
October 06, 2023 4:45 PM He praised the Modi govt for its independence as the West tries to pull New Delhi into its orbit. Read More
Digital economy contributed 17.3% to Singapore’s GDP, over 200,000 tech jobs in 2022
Local tech workers command a median monthly wage of S$7,376, more than the overall resident median wage of S$4,500.Read More
Sweden pledges more military aid to Ukraine, considers fighter jets
October 06, 2023 4:34 PM Sweden will send Ukraine a new military support package worth 2.2 billion crowns ($199 million) – consisting mainly of artillery ammunition – and is looking…