Poland election turns Germany into punchbag, straining Western alliance
October 05, 2023 3:09 PM WARSAW/ Fighting to win an unprecedented third term in office, Poland’s nationalist government has seized on a target close to home: Germany, its NATO ally…
Green Climate Fund’s new head seeks to reach vulnerable communities
October 05, 2023 3:03 PM The UN-backed fund needs to work with more local partners, says Ms Mafalda Duarte ahead of a pledging conference. Read More
Rheinmetall supplies Ukraine with more drone reconnaissance systems
October 05, 2023 2:59 PM Rheinmetall has won another order from the German government to supply Ukraine with drone reconnaissance systems, the defence manufacturer said on Thursday. Read More
Middleman in S$760,000 bribery scheme involving Wildlife Reserves Singapore director gets jail
Too Say Kiong acted as an intermediary, delivering bribes to a Wildlife Reserves Singapore representative to secure jobs for his company. Read More
Tanglin Halt fish soup stall owner gets jail after attacking rival, fracturing his skull, hand and wrist
The offender picked up a wooden pole that had a protruding nail to attack a rival fish soup stall owner at Tanglin Halt Food Centre.Read More
Britain’s Keir Starmer plots painstaking path to power
October 05, 2023 1:09 PM On June 7, a group of star-struck British lawmakers posted selfies with Kiss bassist Gene Simmons when the glam rocker visited parliament. Hours later, those…
European leaders expected to rally around Zelenskiy at Spain summit
October 05, 2023 1:04 PM GRANADA, Spain – European leaders are expected to assure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of long-term support on Thursday after U.S. President Joe Biden voiced fears…
Senators urge Biden to be tough with looming Israel-Saudi deal
October 05, 2023 1:00 PM The move highlights congressional scepticism about the terms of a possible deal. Read More
Tradenation luxury goods scam: Couple accused of fraudulently collecting over S$24 million in payment
Siriwipa Pansuk was handed 168 new charges – the bulk of which were for cheating – while Pi Jianpeng was given two fresh charges.Read More