How a Singaporean man went from NUS PhD student to working for Chinese intelligence in the US
Yeo Jun Wei Dickson targeted US citizens with valuable "non-public information", including an Army officer in the Pentagon, a civilian...
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Brazil’s Sao Paulo pushes back Carnival as COVID-19 cases keep soaring
SAO PAULO: Sao Paulo, the biggest city in South America, postponed its 2021 Carnival celebrations on the same day that...
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Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors hedging, worry about exuberance, as US risks rise
Signs of trepidation over the lasting impact of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic are growing on Wall Street, fanned by resurgent...
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Video of sobbing woman begging Peru president to save husband goes viral
AREQUIPA, Peru: A video of a mother running behind a van carrying Peru's President Martin Vizcarra and begging him to...
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Canada urges younger adults to not ‘give in to COVID-19 fatigue’ as cases rise
FILE PHOTO: Visitors view panoramic city scenes from the 553 metres (1815 feet) high CN Tower, which reopened for the...
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Trump eases controls on armed drone exports
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration moved Friday (Jul 24) to ease controls on exports of armed drones, saying that allies need...
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Bolsonaro’s poll numbers rise in Brazil despite COVID-19
RIO DE JANEIRO: Three polls released this week show gains for President Jair Bolsonaro, putting him as favorite to win...
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Chinese researcher who took refuge in San Francisco consulate in US custody, officials say
WASHINGTON: A Chinese researcher who took refuge from US authorities at China's consulate in San Francisco is now in American...
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As COVID-19 surges in the US, Trump officials press back-to-school plan
REUTERS: With just weeks to go before US schools begin to open, federal health and education officials on Friday stressed...
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WHO reports record daily increase in global COVID-19 cases, up over 284,000
REUTERS: The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Friday (Jul 24), with the total...
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Football: Neymar wins French Cup final for PSG but Mbappe suffers ankle injury
Neymar scored the decisive goal as PSG won the French Cup for the fifth time in six seasons PARIS:...
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Mexico City mayor warns of potential COVID-19 rebound as hospitalisations rise
MEXICO CITY: The mayor of Mexico City warned on Friday (Jul 24) of a possible resurgence of coronavirus cases in...
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Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday (Jul 24) he was signing four executive orders aiming to lower prices...
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US charges 18 Portland protesters as it sends tactical police to Seattle
REUTERS: US prosecutors on Friday (JUl 24) unveiled charges against 18 Portland, Oregon, street protesters ranging from assaulting police to...
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‘Everyone is worried’: Mbappe on crutches as Champions League looms
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel said "everyone is worried" after Kylian Mbappe hobbled off in the first half of...
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Football: Atalanta’s title hopes falter after 1-1 draw with AC Milan
REUTERS: Atalanta's Serie A title challenge all but faded away on Friday after they were held to a 1-1 draw...
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Formula One scraps US, Brazil, Mexico and Canada races
PARIS: The Grands Prix in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Canada have been scrapped this year but three races...
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Russia rejects British, US criticism of its activities in space
MOSCOW: Moscow rejected criticism from the United States and the United Kingdom of Russia's activities in space on Friday (Jul...
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Goldman Sachs, Malaysia agree to US$3.9 billion settlement over 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR: US investment bank Goldman Sachs has reached a US$3.9 billion settlement with the Malaysian government over the multibillion-dollar...
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Premier League 2020-21 season to kick off on September 12
The 2020-21 English Premier League season will begin on Sept. 12 and the final round of matches will be held...
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