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Pope Francis visits Venice, says his work isn't easy
VENICE -Pope Francis made his first trip out of Rome for seven months on Sunday with a packed visit to Venice that took in an art...
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Singapore PM Lee to hand power to successor Wong on May 15
SINGAPORE -Long-time Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Monday he would hand over power to his designated successor,...
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Iran attack on Israel adds to airline troubles in Middle East
SINGAPORE - Global airlines faced disruptions to flights on Monday after Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel further narrowed...
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Qantas reroutes Perth-London flights on Middle East tensions
SYDNEY - Australia's Qantas Airways (QAN.AX) said on Saturday it had temporarily rerouted flights between Perth and London on concerns...
Apr 13, 20241 min read


Taiwan, China can resolve differences, ex-president says after meeting Xi
TAIPEI - Taiwan and China can peacefully resolve their differences, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Thursday after meeting...
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Total solar eclipse: North Americans celebrate with cheers, music and matrimony
NIAGARA FALLS, New York -Throngs of skywatchers across North America gazed upward at a blackened sun in the midday dusk on Monday,...
Apr 9, 20245 min read


Exclusive-Thai PM says central bank should cut rates to help economic revival
SAMUI, Thailand -Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the central bank should cut its key interest rate by at least a quarter point...
Apr 8, 20243 min read


Motor racing - Verstappen to bounce back at Suzuka as Ferrari speed up
TOKYO - Max Verstappen will be aiming to bounce back from his rare retirement in Australia with a statement win in Sunday's Japanese...
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Former Taiwan president Ma leaves for China, likely to meet Xi
TAIPEI - Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou left on Monday for an 11-day trip to China where he is expected next week to have his...
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Singapore ex-Transport Minister faces 8 new charges in graft case
SINGAPORE - Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran was handed eight more charges in a corruption case on Monday, the...
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Motor racing-Sainz goes from hospital bed to front row in Australia
MELBOURNE - Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will start on the front row next to pole-sitter Max Verstappen at Sunday's Australian Grand Prix in...
Mar 23, 20242 min read


India and Singapore Forge New Partnership in Law and Dispute Resolution
India and Singapore have recently cemented their commitment to enhancing legal and dispute resolution collaboration through the signing...
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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