Ukraine’s Zelensky hosts iftar, slams Russian ‘repression’ of Crimea Muslims
April 08, 2023 3:40 AM Moscow has jailed members of the Muslim community in Crimea since it annexed the Ukrainian peninsula. Read More
Despite Lula’s promises, deforestation still rampant in Brazil
April 08, 2023 1:26 AM Satellite images show 356 sq km of forest were destroyed in March in the Brazilian Amazon. Read More
After bronchitis, cold weather forces pope to skip Good Friday service
April 08, 2023 1:06 AM Doctors order him to skip an outdoor evening “Way of the Cross” procession. Read More
Russia charges Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich with espionage
April 08, 2023 12:20 AM He’s the first American journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges since the end of the Cold War. Read More
We may work around Ukraine’s Black Sea grain deal, Russia warns West
April 07, 2023 8:56 PM Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said Ukraine may have to use land or rivers for exports. Read More
Global food costs mark one year of drops, at odds with inflation
April 07, 2023 6:02 PM But there is little sign the rout is actually feeding through to grocery shelves. Read More
China holds the key to understanding Covid-19 origins: WHO chief
April 07, 2023 12:54 PM WHO said the latest Chinese information offered some “clues” on Covid-19 origins, but no answers. Read More
You should be dancing: ‘Saturday Night Fever’ suit up for sale
April 07, 2023 10:25 AM The suit is expected to fetch up to US$200,000 (S$266,000) at the auction on April 22 – 23. Read More
UK bosses try to lure Gen Z workers with ‘early finish Fridays’
April 07, 2023 10:07 AM It reflects the fact that employees are demanding more from employers after the pandemic. Read More
Canada repatriates 14 citizens from camps in north-eastern Syria, arrests two
April 07, 2023 8:21 AM The two women arrested have not been criminally charged, their lawyer said. Read More