Pope’s condition improving but will stay indoors to be on safe side: Vatican
December 02, 2023 9:12 PM The health of Pope Francis, who is suffering from a lung inflammation, is improving but he will read his Sunday message indoors from his residence…
COP28: Singapore reaffirms commitment to domestic climate action, global collaboration
Singapore will also announce the Financing Asia’s Transition Partnerships (FAST-P) – an initiative that aims to mobilise up to US$5 billion in green finance – at COP28, says Senior Minister…
President Tharman expresses Singapore’s active support for UN efforts
December 02, 2023 8:58 PM Mr Tharman met Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Nov 29. Read More
No Christmas tree in Bethlehem as holiday pared down over Gaza war
December 02, 2023 8:27 PM BETHLEHEM, West Bank – There will be no Christmas tree in Bethlehem this year as the traditional site of Jesus’ birth holds pared-down celebrations “without…
Intense Gaza fighting brings fear of constant death, Red Cross says
December 02, 2023 7:57 PM The resumption of fighting in the Gaza Strip has been intense, the director general of the Red Cross said on Saturday, as Israel air strikes…
Impact of Amazon’s climate-driven drought may last until 2026
December 02, 2023 7:07 PM MANAUS, Brazil – The Amazon rainforest’s record-breaking drought hit home for Raimundo Leite de Souza one October morning, he said, when he woke to find…
Ethiopia’s Oromiya region accuses OLA rebels of killing ‘many’ people
December 02, 2023 7:07 PM The government of Ethiopia’s largest region, Oromiya, on Saturday accused the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel group of killing “many civilians” in attacks that followed…
Munich flights, long-distance trains cancelled due to snow
December 02, 2023 6:27 PM Long-distance trains and hundreds of flights in and out of the German city of Munich were cancelled on Saturday because of heavy snowfall, according to…
Chance for peace in Gaza conflict lost for now: Turkey’s Erdogan
December 02, 2023 6:17 PM Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said that the chance for peace in Gaza after the humanitarian pause was lost for now due to Israel’s uncompromising approach,…