No pay rise for Singapore’s million-dollar ministers
SINGAPORE: Singapore government ministers were told Thursday their salaries will stay frozen despite a recommendation for a hike, but…
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Pentagon ‘fully prepared’ after Putin boasts of hypersonic missiles
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon on Thursday brushed off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s boast of developing “invincible” missiles, claiming the United…
Trump stuns lawmakers by embracing gun control
PARKLAND, US: President Donald Trump has surprised lawmakers by embracing gun control measures that are tougher than usually supported by…
Deadly blizzards lash Europe, poor hardest hit
PARIS: Heavy snowfall and deadly blizzards lashed Europe yesterday, forcing Geneva’s busy airport to close, as the region shivered in…
Civilians stay put despite ‘pause’ in Ghouta
WAFIDEEN CHECKPOINT, Syria: Civilians in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta have continued to shun Russia’s offer to quit the besieged enclave, as…
China angered with US-Taiwan travel bill
BEIJING/WASHINGTON: China expressed anger yesterday after the US Senate passed a bill promoting closer US ties with Taiwan, but the…
Duterte says will not cooperate with UN investigators
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday he would not cooperate with UN investigators looking into extrajudicial killings under his…
‘African Mona Lisa’ smashes estimates at London auction
LONDON: A long-lost portrait of a Nigerian princess dubbed the ‘African Mona Lisa’sold at auction in London for US$1.2 million, exceeding estimates…