Netanyahu defends Israel’s unparalleled ‘morality’ in Gaza war
December 31, 2023 6:50 PM He rejected South Africa’s charge that Israel was committing “genocidal” acts in Gaza. Read More
Singapore GDP grew 1.2% in 2023 but expect less favourable external environment ahead: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also addressed Singapore’s leadership transition and the Israel-Hamas war in his New Year message for 2024.Read More
Marina Bay New Year countdown: Expect large crowds, road closures and security checks
Members of the public are encouraged to check the crowd situation online using the Crowd@MarinaBay platform before heading down for the festivities.Read More
Congo to release provisional results of disputed presidential vote
December 31, 2023 4:58 PM Democratic Republic of Congo’s election commission is due on Sunday to release full provisional results from the Dec. 20 presidential election, which the opposition has…
Families of Russia’s mobilised fight back despite fear
December 31, 2023 4:28 PM Relatives of the mobilised men are becoming more vocal in calling for their loved ones to come home. Read More
After war, bots and Barbie, world rings in 2024
December 31, 2023 2:00 PM A turbulent 2023 has been marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and wrenching wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Read More
Toll in Ukraine air strikes on Russia’s Belgorod rises to 22, officials say
December 31, 2023 1:43 PM The death toll from what Moscow said was an “indiscriminate” Ukrainian air attack on the city of Belgorod just north of Ukraine’s border has risen…
Earth was due for another year of record warmth, but this warm?
December 31, 2023 1:10 PM This year’s global temperatures did not just beat prior records, they left them in the dust. Read More
US destroyer shoots down anti-ship missiles fired from Yemen’s Houthis
December 31, 2023 11:10 AM A Singapore-flagged, Denmark-owned and operated container ship had reported being struck by a missile. Read More
Russia has jailed more than 200 captured Ukrainian fighters so far – Lavrov
December 31, 2023 10:23 AM Russian courts have sentenced more than 200 Ukrainian fighters to prison terms since Moscow started its military operation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said…