Palestinians gather to receive aid outside a UNRWA warehouse as Gazans face crisis levels of hunger. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Gaza’s food shortage means mass death is imminent: monitor

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Global hunger monitor warns that escalation of the war could push half of Gaza’s total population to the brink of starvation.

Palestinians gather to receive aid outside a UNRWA warehouse as Gazans face crisis levels of hunger. Photo: Reuters

Gaza’s food shortage means mass death is imminent: monitor

Global hunger monitor warns that escalation of the war could push half of Gaza’s total population to the brink of starvation.

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Explainer | 6 pivotal battlegrounds in the 2024 Biden-Trump rematch

Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are states to watch in November’s presidential election. Here’s why.

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New US study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana Syndrome’ patients

The mystery of so-called Havana Syndrome, which struck down dozens of US diplomats, deepened after new research offered no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking.

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The US is set for its first presidential rematch since 1956, with Joe Biden taking on Donald Trump. Photo: AP

Explainer | 6 pivotal battlegrounds in the 2024 Biden-Trump rematch

Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are states to watch in November’s presidential election. Here’s why.

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United States

New US study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana Syndrome’ patients

The mystery of so-called Havana Syndrome, which struck down dozens of US diplomats, deepened after new research offered no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking.

The mystery of so-called Havana Syndrome, which struck down dozens of US diplomats, deepened after new research offered no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking.

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US-Asean relations

White House to host first-ever US-Philippines-Japan summit to counter China

US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.

US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.

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Trump unable to post US$454 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Donald Trump faced having assets seized as his lawyers acknowledged he doesn’t have the cash to appeal a US$464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth.

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Trump unable to post US$454 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Elon Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors

The 52-year-old tycoon says he takes prescribed ketamine to help him manage a ‘negative chemical state’ similar to depression.

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Elon Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors

White House to host first-ever US-Philippines-Japan summit to counter China

US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.

5 hours ago

Trump unable to post US$454 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Donald Trump faced having assets seized as his lawyers acknowledged he doesn’t have the cash to appeal a US$464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth.

16 minutes ago

Elon Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors

The 52-year-old tycoon says he takes prescribed ketamine to help him manage a ‘negative chemical state’ similar to depression.

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Israel-Gaza war

US Senate leader pushes for Israel elections, calls Netanyahu an obstacle to peace

Democrat Chuck Schumer’s remarks are the most strident criticism yet by a senior American official of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza.

Democrat Chuck Schumer’s remarks are the most strident criticism yet by a senior American official of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza.

15 Mar 2024 - 4:48PM

Challenges loom over US plan for ‘floating pier’ in Gaza

While the US plan to build a pier off the Gaza coast to increase aid deliveries is a technique tried and tested throughout military history, it presents logistical hurdles.

While the US plan to build a pier off the Gaza coast to increase aid deliveries is a technique tried and tested throughout military history, it presents logistical hurdles.

14 Mar 2024 - 12:54PM

Aid ship leaves Cyprus for Gaza where Palestinians are on brink of famine

The shipment is a test for the opening of a sea corridor to supply food aid to Gaza, where starvation is spreading five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.

The shipment is a test for the opening of a sea corridor to supply food aid to Gaza, where starvation is spreading five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.

12 Mar 2024 - 5:43PM

US presidential candidates lack consistent attitude towards TikTok as legislation that would ban the app passes the House of Representatives. Amid widening technology gap, US must reflect on why an algorithm developed in China gained prominence within the American market.

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Israel-Gaza war

US Senate leader pushes for Israel elections, calls Netanyahu an obstacle to peace

Democrat Chuck Schumer’s remarks are the most strident criticism yet by a senior American official of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza.

Democrat Chuck Schumer’s remarks are the most strident criticism yet by a senior American official of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza.

15 Mar 2024 - 4:48PM

Challenges loom over US plan for ‘floating pier’ in Gaza

While the US plan to build a pier off the Gaza coast to increase aid deliveries is a technique tried and tested throughout military history, it presents logistical hurdles.

While the US plan to build a pier off the Gaza coast to increase aid deliveries is a technique tried and tested throughout military history, it presents logistical hurdles.

14 Mar 2024 - 12:54PM

Aid ship leaves Cyprus for Gaza where Palestinians are on brink of famine

The shipment is a test for the opening of a sea corridor to supply food aid to Gaza, where starvation is spreading five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.

The shipment is a test for the opening of a sea corridor to supply food aid to Gaza, where starvation is spreading five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.

12 Mar 2024 - 5:43PM
World | OPINION
TikTok’s office in Culver City, California, is seen on March 13. The app has become for many a symbol of concern about China in the US. Photo: Reuters

On Balance | US TikTok hysteria pushes key questions about the app to the margins

US presidential candidates lack consistent attitude towards TikTok as legislation that would ban the app passes the House of Representatives. Amid widening technology gap, US must reflect on why an algorithm developed in China gained prominence within the American market.

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Opinion | The real reason Macron openly suggested Western troops in Ukraine

A dragged-out war, a boon for the US, will leave Europe drained and weaker as a geopolitical player. In suggesting Western troops in Ukraine, Macron has shone a spotlight on the unviability of Nato’s strategy

A dragged-out war, a boon for the US, will leave Europe drained and weaker as a geopolitical player. In suggesting Western troops in Ukraine, Macron has shone a spotlight on the unviability of Nato’s strategy

19 Mar 2024 - 10:13AM
The real reason Macron openly suggested Western troops in Ukraine

Opinion | Europe moves to join China and the US in the Arctic gold rush

Given growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic Circle, it is no surprise that the EU is raising its profile in Greenland. The EU is also sealing a raw materials partnership with Greenland, to reduce its reliance on China.

Given growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic Circle, it is no surprise that the EU is raising its profile in Greenland. The EU is also sealing a raw materials partnership with Greenland, to reduce its reliance on China.

18 Mar 2024 - 8:30PM
Europe moves to join China and the US in the Arctic gold rush

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