Netanyahu says Israel must control Gaza’s border with Egypt, war to last months
December 31, 2023 8:53 AM CAIRO/GAZA/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retake control of the Gaza Strip’s border with Egypt, expanding Israel’s mission to neutralize Hamas in a…
Russia launches overnight air assault targeting Kyiv, Ukraine says
December 31, 2023 8:43 AM Ukraine’s air defence systems in the region surrounding Kyiv were engaged late on Dec 30 in repelling Russia’s drone attack. Read More
Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
December 31, 2023 7:38 AM The prime ministers of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Saturday affirmed their commitment to a shared future under an alliance that has seen the…
Romanians, Bulgarians to fly, sail passport-free to EU from end-March 2024
December 31, 2023 7:23 AM Citizens of European Union members Romania and Bulgaria will no longer need a passport from March 31, 2024 to travel by air or sea to…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 31
December 31, 2023 6:12 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Dec 31, 2023. Read More
They’re musicians but soldiers too: SAF Central Band members on why they do what they do
Do they only play at National Day Parades? Are they trained soldiers? And does being in the army kill the creativity needed to make music? Members of the Singapore Armed…
Massive waves on California coast cause flooding, force evacuations
December 31, 2023 5:58 AM Coastal communities in California faced another day of towering waves and possible flooding on Saturday as officials issued evacuation orders in some areas and warned…
Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting civilians in Belgorod, in emergency UN meeting
December 31, 2023 5:58 AM Ukraine has not officially commented on the strike against Belgorod, which comes after Russia unleashed a massive wave of strikes on Ukraine, killing 39. Read…
Ukraine says 13 million tonnes of merchandise exported via Black Sea corridor
December 31, 2023 5:00 AM KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine has exported about 13 million tonnes of merchandise on some 400 ships since setting up a protected maritime corridor in August…