Parliament to discuss Israel-Hamas war, cost of living and banking disruptions
More than 30 parliamentary questions have been filed about the Israel-Hamas war.Read More
LTA unveils high-speed test site for MRT trains, on track to complete Southeast Asia’s first rail testing facility
LTA said the construction of the facility, which commenced in 2021, is on track for completion in 2025.Read More
UN rights office raises alarm over situation in West Bank
November 03, 2023 6:23 PM The United Nations rights office on Friday described the situation in the West Bank as “alarming”, saying Israeli forces were increasingly using military tactics and…
UN retreat from Mali in disarray as violence surges
November 03, 2023 6:13 PM Before United Nations peacekeepers hurriedly abandoned their base in Kidal in northern Mali on Tuesday, they made a costly call: with insurgents stationed nearby, they…
Eric Trump to face more tough questions in NY court about fraud
November 03, 2023 6:03 PM Eric Trump is expected to face a second day of questions on the witness stand on Friday in a fraud trial that threatens to hobble…
Aid needs in Gaza, West Bank estimated at $1.2 billion – UN
November 03, 2023 5:58 PM The United Nations humanitarian office said on Friday the cost of meeting the needs of people in Gaza and the West Bank was estimated at…
UN sounds warning on climate change health threat
November 03, 2023 5:40 PM The WMO says tailored climate information was needed to support the health sector in tackling extreme weather events. Read More
Starfish are all head, no body, new study finds
November 03, 2023 5:38 PM New genetic research suggests that sea stars are largely heads with no torso and tails. Read More
World food price index falls in October: FAO
November 03, 2023 5:33 PM The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in October to its lowest level in more than two years, driven by declines in sugar,…