Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate

Venezuela's government and the opposition have signed a preliminary agreement to find a way out of the country's political crisis. During talks in Mexico, the two issued a joint statement requesting that billions of dollars frozen…

Winter exacerbates suffering of displaced persons in Taiz

As winter approaches, displaced persons in Jabal Zaid camp in Taiz governorate in southwestern Yemen, face double the suffering due to the lack of basic needs and supplies including tents, blankets, and mattresses to protect them from the…

PAP appoints Lawrence Wong as deputy secretary-general

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has been appointed to the new post of deputy secretary-general of the People’s Action Party (PAP), after the party’s top decision-making body met on Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, who…