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Russian model: It’ll be painful if I reveal the truth
A Russian beauty queen who was divorced by the ex-king of Malaysia a few weeks after she gave birth has threatened to reveal ‘painful’ secrets of their whirlwind romance and split. In the latest twist in the couple’s high-profile marital
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US-Taliban deal would see 5,400 troops withdraw
The US would withdraw 5,400 troops from Afghanistan within 20 weeks as part of a deal “in principle” with Taliban militants, Washington’s top negotiator has said. Zalmay Khalilzad revealed details of the long-awaited deal for the first time in a
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Oil prices dip due to trade war
TOKYO: Oil prices fell today, declining for a second day as more signs emerged of the toll from the US-China trade war, with South Korea revising down second-quarter growth due to lower exports. U.S. crude CLc1 was down 32 cents,
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China lodges tariff case at WTO against the US
China has lodged a complaint against the US at the World Trade Organization over US import duties, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said today. The US began imposing 15% tariffs on a variety of Chinese goods on Sunday and China began
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Amazon fires: Indigenous tribes pray for divine help
FEIJO: As thousands of fires ravage the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, some indigenous tribes are turning to prayer in a bid to halt the destruction and protect their environment for future generations. In the village of Feijo, in the
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Johnson threatens election ahead of Brexit battle in Parliament
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has implicitly warned lawmakers that he would seek an election if they tied his hands on Brexit, ruling out ever countenancing a further delay to Britain’s departure from the European Union. Johnson’s promise to take the
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Iran closes gaps with France on nuclear deal
DUBAI: Iran and France’s views have become closer over Tehran’s nuclear deal, mainly after phone calls between President Hassan Rouhani and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Iran’s government spokesman said. “Fortunately the points of views have become closer on many
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Sri Lankan boat with 13 asylum seekers intercepted
SYDNEY: Australia’s military intercepted a Sri Lankan boat carrying 13 asylum-seekers last month, Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said on Monday, as Canberra sought to defend the relocation of a Tamil family to a remote detention centre. Dutton said
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Fired from truck driving, gunman goes on shooting rampage
DENVER: The man who killed seven people and wounded 22 others in a rolling rampage across West Texas on Saturday was fired from his trucking job hours before the massacre, media and officials reported. Details about the Labour Day weekend
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Tech support: Singapore seeks foreign talent for key sector
SINGAPORE: Singapore is pursuing more foreign tech talent as it ramps up efforts to grow the sector, its trade minister said, adding that locals would also benefit from the plans amid concerns about preserving jobs as the economy sours. The
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