Smith Street revamp: Chinatown businesses look to preserve culture, experts warn against gentrification
A row of 13 shophouses along Smith Street in Chinatown is up for tender to appoint a single master tenant, as part of plans to rejuvenate the historic conservation area,…
Russian court extends pre-trial detention of US journalist until Feb 5
December 01, 2023 5:06 PM KAZAN, Russia – A Russia court extended the detention of Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on Friday as she awaits trial for failing to register as…
Israel army publishes map it says advises Gazans of safe evacuation areas
December 01, 2023 4:56 PM The Israeli army said on Friday that with the resumption of fighting it had published a map to advise Gazans of safe areas for their…
From trauma to rainbows: Israel festival survivors heal in Cyprus
December 01, 2023 4:51 PM MILIOU, Cyprus – Deep within the lush mountainous forests of Cyprus, survivors of the Oct. 7 music festival bloodbath in Israel practice yoga, paint and…
UAE fund to invest $40b in US firms for climate projects
December 01, 2023 4:30 PM Lunate, a new financial firm overseen by the Abu Dhabi royal family, is expected to set up the new climate fund with a few prominent…
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he has received new criminal charges
December 01, 2023 4:26 PM Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on social media on Friday that he had been informed of new criminal charges against him. Read More
Meet the 73-year-old baker in Toa Payoh selling old-school buns for just S$1
Little-known makan gem Omzyn Cake Confectionery is helmed by a cheery 73-year-old who keeps prices low to cater to “struggling elderly folks” in the neighbourhood.Read More
COP28 spotlights global warnings about the pain of climate change
December 01, 2023 4:11 PM Leaders from across the world are poised to address the U.N. climate conference on Friday, with many expected to speak about the hardship of climate…
Hungary’s Orban says EU should first sign strategic partnership accord with Ukraine
December 01, 2023 4:11 PM The European Union should first sign a strategic partnership agreement with Ukraine instead of starting membership talks with the country, Hungary’s Viktor Orban said on…
COP28 draft calls for fossil fuels to be reduced or eliminated
December 01, 2023 4:10 PM Proposals for the “phasedown/out” of the fossil fuels contained in the draft prepared by the UK and Singapore are highly contentious. Read More