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Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike, army says

This comes days after the two countries announced a conditional truce following talks in the US.

Cassandra See, Cherie Lim and ex-Mediacorp stars turn up to support Huang Yiliang at his crab beehoon stall

Actress Cassandra See said they wanted to “stand up for the truth” after seeing what they felt were misleading portrayals of the former actor on social media following his dispute with a fellow hawker.

More than 1,000 Nigerians seek return from South Africa after attacks, Nigeria says

ABUJA, June 5 - At least 1,094 Nigerians have registered interest in voluntary return from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, up from 130 previously seeking repatriation, with a joint screening process under way to determine eligibility, Nigerian foreign ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said on Friday.

Oman suspends oil loading at Mina al Fahal terminal following explosion, sources say

The explosion was allegedly due to a drone attack.

Israel, Lebanon say they agree to ceasefire

It comes following negotiations in Washington.

Bolivia's new defense minister pledges to clear roadblocks as protests drag on

LA PAZ, June 3 - Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday named Ernesto Justiniano as defense minister, who promised to clear roadblocks following weeks of social unrest and mass protests that have blocked streets in major cities.

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

Only about 45 per cent of contacts have been followed up, and that figure needs to rise above 90 per cent.

Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victims

The June 2 vote followed less than two minutes of debate.

Turns out, actress Hong Ling’s sister is a prominent tattoo artist with over a million followers

A rare video of the Mediacorp actress with her younger sister, tattoo artist Casiline Ang, has left many netizens surprised by how alike the siblings look.

Kuwait says air defences intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks

The authorities urged the public to follow safety instructions and avoid any debris or unidentified objects.

Five US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states

June 2 - Five U.S. residents who were on the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to their home states following three weeks of monitoring at the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the facility said on Tuesday.

Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

The move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process followed Thailand's cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims and energy exploration.

Not a Brexit reversal: UK seeks closer EU ties to cut trade barriers

The government says the move is about easing the economic friction that followed Brexit by improving trade with the UK's largest collective trading partner.

Pursuit Of Jade star Zhang Linghe to reimburse fans after viral overcrowding incident in China

Zhang Linghe's team has apologised to fans, following a recent incident that saw the cancellation of his in-person appearance at an eyewear brand event in China.

Potapova says Austria switch boosted confidence following Gauff upset

Dutch health officials clear hantavirus ship to sail again

Three passengers died following a hantavirus outbreak on board the polar expedition ship MV Hondius.

Zambia says two suspected Ebola cases test negative, steps up screening

May 30 - Zambia has investigated and cleared two suspected cases of Ebola as it steps up screening and surveillance for the deadly viral disease following an outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

The meeting follows a rare visit earlier in May by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Havana.

Wall Street follows world stocks higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension

Wall Street follows global stocks higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension