Baghdad shuts advertising screens after porn screening
August 21, 2023 7:34 AM This came after a hacker managed to show a pornographic film on one. Read More
US government to urge Americans to get new Covid-19 boosters
August 21, 2023 7:20 AM US is reporting an increase in infections and hospital admissions from the virus. Read More
Storm Hilary to pummel US South-west after soaking Baja California peninsula
August 21, 2023 7:10 AM The storm is going towards the United States South-west. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 21
August 21, 2023 6:43 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Aug 21, 2023. Read More
Ukraine hails ‘historic’ decision to supply F-16 jets
August 21, 2023 6:37 AM The Netherlands and Denmark will provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Read More
Germany wants tighter foreign investment controls amid China ‘de-risking’
August 21, 2023 6:20 AM The effort comes as Berlin urges companies to reduce their reliance on China. Read More
Commentary: Taylor Swift, Coldplay concerts strike the right chord for Singapore’s stock market
The concert scene in Singapore is booming, with much-anticipated gigs by Taylor Swift and Coldplay next year. OCBC trading strategist Samuel Wong looks at how these concerts will benefit Singapore’s…
‘We are afraid’: Violence-hit Ecuador votes under heavy security
August 21, 2023 6:08 AM Soldiers and police search voters at polling stations, while some of the eight presidential candidates wear helmets and bulletproof vests. Read More
Turkey’s leader Erdogan in Hungary for Nato, energy talks
August 21, 2023 3:54 AM Sweden’s membership of Nato is on the agenda for both countries. Read More