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US Africa Command conducts additional strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
37+ min ago (182+ words) Published'May 18, 2026, 03: 58 PM May 18 - The U. S. Africa Command said on Monday that it had carried out additional airstrikes against Islamic State in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday in coordination with the Nigerian government. No U. S. or Nigerian forces were harmed during the strikes, AFRICOM…...
Putin faces 'very difficult choices' in Ukraine as sanctions bite, Estonia's spy chief says
27+ min ago (606+ words) Published'May 18, 2026, 04: 08 PM TALLINN, May 18 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has few good options in Ukraine with his armed forces unable to advance significantly on the battlefield while Western sanctions are chipping away at his resources, Estonia's foreign intelligence chief has said....
Why Trump keeps talking about running again for US president in 2028
11+ hour, 35+ min ago (572+ words) The goal may not be a third term itself." US President Donald Trump continues to command intense loyalty among his MAGA base, but only 38 per cent of all Americans approve of him, says the writer. Published"May 18, 2026, 05: 00 AM In recent…...
Why Kochi is trending in 2026 " and what to do when you visit
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (1183+ words) A street mural in Princess Street, Fort Kochi's historic waterfront neighbourhood " where colonial walls have become canvases for contemporary expression. Published'May 18, 2026, 01: 45 PM Updated'May 18, 2026, 03: 10 PM KOCHI, India " Once the heart of the global spice trade, Kochi is reinventing itself for the…...
Kochi in India: A blend of art, food and history
39+ min ago (1703+ words) Ginger House, a museum-cum-restaurant set within a 250-year-old ginger warehouse in Kochi's Jew Town. Once seen largely as a stopover en route to places like the hill station of Munnar, Kochi is increasingly becoming a destination in its own right....
Escape to Adelaide for its koala encounters, award-winning cheese, fresh fruit and wine
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (1795+ words) Pet a koala and sip wine from the Barossa Valley in Adelaide, whose appeal lies in its relaxed pace and cultural moxie. Published'May 18, 2026, 02: 35 PM Updated'May 18, 2026, 03: 05 PM ADELAIDE, Australia " Wandering through world music festival Womadelaide in March, I stumble upon dancers…...
S'pore businesses to have one-stop platform for info on financing partners, advisory services
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (440+ words) The platform gives companies access to financing tools that best support their growth needs, said Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry. Published'May 18, 2026, 03: 05 PM SINGAPORE - Businesses in Singapore now have a one-stop platform to access…...
In Argentina's Tierra del Fuego, a hunt for the rodent carrier of hantavirus
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (684+ words) An aerial view of Ushuaia, Argentina, on May 13. The first person to die from the disease had spent 48 hours in the city with his wife before embarking on the cruise. Published'May 18, 2026, 01: 35 PM Updated'May 18, 2026, 03: 29 PM USHUAIA, Argentina - A scientific mission was…...
18 years" jail, 24 strokes of the cane for man who raped, sexually assaulted younger sister
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (581+ words) The inappropriate touching progressed to sexually penetrative acts when the victim was six to seven years old and the perpetrator was 13 to 14 years old. Published'May 18, 2026, 02: 44 PM Updated'May 18, 2026, 02: 52 PM SINGAPORE " He was 12 to 13 years old when he began inappropriately touching his…...
Asean grid reforms vital for green investment
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (847+ words) Power grids in South-east Asia urgently need more investment and urgent reforms to expand and modernise, says the report. Published'May 18, 2026, 02: 22 PM Updated'May 18, 2026, 03: 09 PM SINGAPORE " South-east Asia risks missing out on billions of dollars of green investment because its underfunded power…...