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Singapore renews training programmes for Pacific island officials — Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (centre) at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting with Dialogue Partners in Palau, on Sept 1.
Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border — The US Army’s laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concentrated beam of light.
Five Ebola survivors discharged as DRCongo’s case count breaks 6,000 — Health workers and officials leading the Ebola response celebrated the five's discharge, with the head of the response coalition saying it was a "momentous day" and a "source of pride" for his team
Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps — After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed '4+4' agreement looks to unite Libya's rival factions.
ESCAPE: Walking with wildflowers, women and wonder: A Peruvian adventure in the Cordillera Huayhuash — After months of intensive training, Tammy Ballantyne Webber joined 12 women on a two-week Peruvian trek that came with stunning views, glacial rivers, harsh nights and the joy of sharing hard-won successes.
Nepal rescuers reach remote areas, electricity restored nearly a week after devastating floods — About 600 people remain stuck in several devastated hydropower stations that have become the focus of rescue efforts, while Prime Minister Balendra Shah says over 11,000 people have been rescued across the affected region
Ukrainian Drone Mastermind, Fired by Kyiv, Will Advise Italy’s Defense Chief — The appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov, a Ukrainian former defense minister, showed how other militaries are racing to adapt to battlefield changes accelerated by the war in Ukraine.
New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer' — This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain.
Displaced to Ukraine's west, exiled Donetsk university expects influx of students from missile-battered cities — One of Ukraine's first relocated universities expects a 50% increase in enrollment as students from across the country flock westward from missile-ravaged eastern regions. The Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University (DonNU), displaced after its home city in eastern Ukraine was overrun by Russian pro
For Many Americans, Covid Is Still a Chronic, Disabling Disease. These Scientists Are Working Tirelessly to Bring Them Relief — Long Covid saps the strength and vitality of patients, who have little recourse to fight it. A team of specialists—including an afflicted researcher working mostly from her bed—is looking for answers
Singapore to send police team, humanitarian supplies to aid Nepal flood relief efforts: MFA — People salvaging belongings from their homes on Aug 31, following flash floods in Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district.
Veteran diplomat Tommy Koh wins 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award — The award comes as Tommy Koh steps down as Ambassador-at-Large at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nepal floods: Local charity RLAF appeals for donations, pledges $50,000 to relief efforts — The public fund-raising campaign will run from Sept 1 to 14. Donations will also be collected at participating mosques from Sept 7 to 14.
The Singular Triumph of Driving Down Peanut Allergies — When pediatricians issued new advice about peanuts, parents listened. Why have vaccine recommendations met with so much more resistance?
Singapore-based research network is appointed WHO collaborating centre for clinical trials — Mo Yin, director of Advancing Clinical Evidence in Infectious Diseases, speaking at a ceremony officially announcing the WHO appointment on Aug 31.
‘An act of resistance’: Raja Shehadeh’s Palestinian diaries find a new home — Al Jazeera interviews the leading writer and lawyer, 75, in Edinburgh, where his daily documentation is being archived.
PM Shehbaz to embark on three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan today for SCO summit — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a three-day official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic from Aug 31 to Sept 2 at the invitation of President Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Zhaparov to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a
Over 111,000 pet cats licensed since start of new ownership rules; transition period ends on Aug 31 — SINGAPORE – More than 111,000 pet cats have been licensed in the two years since new rules for cat ownership were rolled out in Singapore.
Your Body Has a 'Second Heart', And It's Crucial You Keep It Pumping — Your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs, helping propel blood upward toward your heart. This mechanism is so important to circulation that the calves are sometimes described as the body's "second heart".
Coffee Drinkers Have Less Fat, More Muscle, And Surprising Sex Hormone Differences — A cup of coffee is something many of us reach for at least once daily, and researchers have long been interested in analyzing the health benefits and risks that come with regular doses of caffeine.
Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles — A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.
‘Opening a new chapter’: Syria reopens embassy in Libya after talks — Syrian foreign minister and Libyan PM agree to cooperation committee and reopening of diplomatic missions.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to hold first meeting under Makkah pact in Istanbul on Monday — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will hold their first meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul on Monday, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed.
Decades on from backpacking, I nervously returned to a ‘challenging’ destination — I’m out of practice at being out of my comfort zone when I arrive in Shanghai, but I needn’t have worried.
Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires — Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.
Singapore Red Cross raises $1m in aid within 3 days for victims of Nepal-China floods — Fund-raising conducted by the Singapore Red Cross for those affected by the floods will continue until Nov 30.
DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread — The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.
EYE UP ABOVE: The Cape Town shark spotter who keeps surfers and swimmers safe — Most mornings, Dennis Chikodze can be found inside a wooden lookout hut high above False Bay, keeping a close eye on the beach below him.
GB sees rise in foreign climbers, trekkers despite Mideast tensions — • Over 2,200 adventurers visited region from April to August• Official says climbing season has closed, but trekking will continue until October
Mount Fuji pics, life-changing ramen and a weak yen - why young Brits are going to Japan — Photos of Mount Fuji, bowls of ramen and the bustle of Shibuya Crossing are filling up social media feeds.
Turkiye, Somalia forces free cargo vessel hijacked by pirates — Somali authorities say 14 pirates were killed in the 10-day operation to free a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel.
Rescue to continue overnight for 'in distress' vessel carrying five in the Channel — Several fishing vessels are assisting the Coastguard after reports of a boat "in distress' off Plymouth.
Finland's strategic reserves model sets an example for Europe in crisis preparedness — Distributed across the country, Finland's reserves – along its 1,340 kilometers of border with Russia – cover nine months of grain consumption and five months of its oil and gas needs. The system has emerged as a potential model for the European Union.
Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech — Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.
25 Pakistanis return home after release from Indian jails via Wagah border — Twentyfive Pakistani fishermen returned home on Saturday after being released from Indian jails, crossing into Pakistan through the Wagah-Attari border in Lahore, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said.
Solidarity Armada sails to Ceuta with 50 boats in support amid migration crisis — The initiative gathers around 120 people from Spanish ports to support the city after late-July migration pressures. After days of clashes, no further mobilisation is expected in the autonomous city this weekend.
Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment — Psychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity more connected to the world around us.
Gaza farmer returns to the grapevines he couldn’t bear to abandon — After nearly three years of war, a farmer returns to Sheikh Ijlin’s renowned grape fields.
When Fruit Is Scarce, These Monkeys Hunt Animals. The Behavior May Offer Clues About the Origins of Humans' Meat-Eating Habits — The bearded capuchins of northeastern Brazil typically eat plant-based foods, but they turn to small vertebrates when those sources are limited. Our ancestors may have done the same, eventually allowing predatory behaviors to be more frequently passed on in our lineage
Singapore’s Mercy Relief to deliver emergency aid to flood victims in Nepal and Philippines — A man gathers belongings retrieved from a damaged house after flash floods and mudslides, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Aug 29.
This common medication cuts heart-attack risk in older people — A world-first clinical trial has found cholesterol-lowering medication significantly reduces the risk of a major cardiovascular event in older adults who live independently.
The Easiest Ways to Share Anything Between Android and iOS — Transferring files and data across platforms is more straightforward than ever.
Norway's 'grandfather': King Harald remembered as son Haakon takes the throne — Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harld after his death on Friday morning.
97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior' — A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.
See last night’s ‘blood moon’ eclipse from around the world — In a near-total lunar eclipse, the moon turned red-orange for viewers in North America, Europe and Africa
Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls — The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.
How the brain learns to read is an evolutionary mystery—a new study offers clues — Reading hasn't been around for long, evolutionary speaking. Instead, the brain recruits systems evolved for other purposes
Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls — The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.
Nepal army rescues survivors from hydropower tunnel — Officials say more than 100 people were thought to have been trapped in the tunnel in Rasuwa.
Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago — "We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.
DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola — Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.
FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients — The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment.
Helicopter pilot describes what he's seen rescuing people in Nepal — Andy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He's been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them to safety.
Uganda declared Ebola-free even as Congo faces deadly, fast-growing epidemic — Uganda's final Ebola patient was discharged from hospital care on July 16.
Belugas and dolphins rescued from Canada’s Marineland arrive in Spain — Two belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.
Best Posture Correctors for Better Body Alignment (2026) — You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. I rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
Is the keto diet better than the Mediterranean? New clinical trial reveals health benefits — In a clinical trial, people with obesity saw clear health benefits on the keto diet that they didn’t see on two other popular eating regimens
CDF Munir, Kuwaiti delegation vow to strengthen 'mutually beneficial defence partnership' — Pakistan and Kuwait reaffirmed the resolve to “consolidate their historic and brotherly relations into a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial defence partnership”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new cases — Uganda shares an 877-kilometre border with the DRC, which is battling the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history.
Nepal-Tibet floods: Singapore Red Cross pledges $50,000 in humanitarian aid — More than 1,300 people are missing on Aug 27, a day after flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 270, sweeping away entire villages.

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