Showing 1 - 10 of 2,953
14 Hong Kong democracy activists convicted in national security case
Kyodo News, Published on 30/05/2024
» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted 14 pro-democracy activists over their roles in an unofficial primary election held in July 2020, in the city's biggest national security case so far under a law imposed by Beijing the same year.
Myanmar residents lobby Japan to act over conscription law
Kyodo News, Published on 15/05/2024
» KYODO - Members of Myanmar's expatriate community in Japan are lobbying local assemblies to pressure the central government to accept their fleeing compatriots in the wake of the enforcement of a controversial conscription law by the junta in February.
Russian forces push deeper into northern Ukraine
New York Times, Published on 13/05/2024
» KHARKIV, Ukraine - In the past three days, Russian troops, backed by fighter jets, artillery and lethal drones, have poured across Ukraine’s northeastern border and seized at least nine villages and settlements, and more territory per day than at almost any other point in the war, save the very beginning.
Israel steps up attacks after Hamas shifts position on cease-fire
New York Times, Published on 07/05/2024
» JERUSALEM — Israel stepped up attacks Monday in the southern city of Rafah hours after Hamas said it would accept the terms of a cease-fire plan drawn from a proposal by Egyptian and Qatari mediators.
Israeli forces kill 50 gunmen in raid on hospital
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2024
» JERUSALEM, March 19 (Reuters) - Israeli forces have killed more than 50 Palestinian gunmen and detained 180 suspected militants in a raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, the army said on Tuesday.
US begins airdrops of aid to Gaza
Published on 02/03/2024
» WASHINGTON - The US military on Saturday carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid into Gaza, two US officials said.
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
Published on 19/02/2024
» SINGAPORE: Travellers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore's transport minister said as he announced the city state's plans for a levy on flight ticket prices as the aviation industry seeks a viable funding model.
Indonesian presidential hopefuls make final pitches
Published on 10/02/2024
» JAKARTA - Tens of thousands of supporters of Indonesia’s presidential contenders packed final rallies in the capital Jakarta and the Central Java city of Solo on Saturday, as campaigning draws to a close ahead of the world’s biggest single-day election.
Malaysia's outgoing king wants govt stability, bigger role for monarchs
Published on 29/01/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah has called for government stability, warning that the country risked losing investors and falling behind its competitors due to prolonged political turmoil.
China, Singapore to start mutual visa-free entry on Feb 9
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/01/2024
» SINGAPORE - Citizens from China and Singapore can visit the other without needing a visa starting Feb 9, as the world’s second-largest economy ramps up efforts to encourage more cross-border exchanges.