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World Leaders’ Pay Gap Widens as Singapore PM’s Salary Benchmark Hits SGD 3.6 Million
The earnings of prime ministers worldwide differ significantly, influenced by various national policies and frameworks. In some nations, political leaders receive a fixed salary,...
Singapore’s Prime Minister Approaches Unprecedented Pay Scale
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is positioned to receive a substantial salary increase of 64 per cent, raising his annual pay to SGD 3.6...
Trade Between Nepal and China Affected by Bhotekoshi Floods
Recent flash floods in the Bhotekoshi River have severely impacted trade between Nepal and China, leading to concerns regarding the timely delivery of goods...
Nepal Police Rejects Social Media Claims of Flood Relief Hoarding
Nepal Police has issued a statement rejecting allegations circulating on social media accusing security agencies of hoarding relief materials intended for victims of recent...
US Military Destroys Five Iranian Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions
The US military reported on 9 September 2026 that it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as part of an escalating conflict between the...
Renoir Museum Theft Highlights Major Art Heists Across Europe and US
The recent art theft at the Renoir Museum, located on the French Riviera, has brought attention to significant art heists globally. On September 9,...
US Bans Canadian Alcohol, Bicycles, and Dairy products Amid Trade Dispute
The United States has enacted a ban on numerous Canadian-imported items, including alcoholic beverages, bicycles, and dairy products. This decision comes into effect on...
US Lawmakers Urge Marco Rubio to Intensify Search for Missing Americans in Nepal Floods
Thirty lawmakers from the United States, including five Indian-Americans, have formally contacted Secretary of State Marco Rubio, asking him to mobilise all available resources...
Putin Tells Trump Russia Has No Aggressive Plans For Europe As Ukraine War Talks Continue
Russia and Ukraine struck sharply different notes on Tuesday as Washington continued efforts to revive negotiations to end the four-and-a-half-year war. Russian President Vladimir...
Trump’s Map of North America Provokes Outrage from Denmark and Iceland
US President Donald Trump's latest social media post has sparked concern across the North Atlantic after he shared a map depicting the United States...
Trump Pushes Putin For Swift End To Ukraine War During Phone Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held an hour-long telephone conversation on Tuesday, discussing renewed efforts to revive peace negotiations over...
Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem Following Trade Ban
Israel has announced the closure of the British consulate located in East Jerusalem in reaction to trade restrictions imposed by the UK, France, and...