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‘Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback

Republicans worry his focus on pet projects – like an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout – make him look out of touch.

Latest ceasefire agreement unlikely to provide framework for stability between Israel and Lebanon

A resurgent Hezbollah is bad news for Netanyahu, who faces elections in the next few months.

Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'

MOSCOW, June 4 - Russia accused NATO on Thursday of squeezing Serbia \"like a boa constrictor\", citing a joint military exercise taking place there as evidence of an attempt to subjugate the country.

Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, statistics office poll shows

STOCKHOLM, June 4 - Sweden's centre-left opposition parties are expected to win the country's election for parliament in September, likely ousting the right-wing government, according to an opinion poll released by the national statistics office on Thursday.

Deadly attack on migrants highlights issue of labour abuse in Italy

ROME, June 3 - Four migrants working as fruit pickers in slave-like conditions in southern Italy have been burned to death in a grisly murder case that is prompting fresh national soul-searching over labour exploitation.

Israel strikes near Beirut, intercepts 'hostile aircraft'

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 3 - Israeli drone strikes killed at least six people in southern Lebanon and targeted a car just south of Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese security sources said, while Israel said it intercepted a hostile aircraft likely fired by Hezbollah.

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.

'Some kind of apocalypse': A Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack

KYIV, June 2 - When a large explosion shook Olha Mudra's apartment block in Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, it felt like the end of the world.

Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts

Experts say Manila, if elected, would likely use its security council seat to advance regional priorities such as Myanmar, while carefully balancing relations with major powers.

UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino and urges preparedness

The WMO said it is likely El Nino will continue until November.

Modric set for likely final World Cup as Dalic names unchanged Croatia squad

WHO chief to meet Congo president, as group warns Ebola likely spread undetected for months

KINSHASA, June 1 - The head of the World Health Organization was due to meet with Democratic Republic of Congo's president on Monday to discuss the country's Ebola outbreak, which an aid agency warned was likely much larger than official figures reflect.

Workmanlike Australia eye another trip to World Cup knockout rounds

Nvidia launches Windows laptop chip in consumer PC push

Analysts say Nvidia's move challenges the likes of Apple, Intel and AMD in the PC domain.

Two patients with Ebola-like symptoms in isolation in Brazil

Colombians weigh leftist reforms against right-wing crackdowns in presidential vote

BOGOTA, May 31 - Colombians will cast ballots on Sunday in what is likely to be the first round of a presidential election, choosing between a leftist pledging to expand reforms begun by the current government, an independent businessman promising a security crackdown and a right-wing senator seeking to become the country’s first female leader.

Shangri-La Dialogue helps countries reduce the chances of misunderstanding, miscalcuation: Chan Chun Sing

As new domains evolve rapidly, there should be flexible partnerships developed with like-minded countries, forming "coalitions of the able and willing", says Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing.

Czech Republic likely to miss NATO defence-spending target, PM tells FT

May 31 - The Czech Republic will \"probably\" miss NATO's target to boost military spending to 2% of gross domestic product this year, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said in an interview published on Sunday.

Children of Syrian dentist disappeared under Assad likely dead, says commission

The issue of missing people remains one of the most pressing in post-Assad Syria.

Qatar says temporary toll at Strait of Hormuz is negotiable, could help restore passage

The US, Europe and Middle East nations like the UAE have rejected the notion of any tolls.