McConnell is set to step down as the longest-serving Senate leader. Experts say he made the chamber into a battlefield.

McConnell is set to step down as the longest-serving Senate leader. Experts say he made the chamber into a battlefield.

New daily cases reach highest level in 17 months after curbs relaxed for highly vaccinated population.
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Asia’s largest aerospace and defence event sees drop in participants, attendance amid deadly coronavirus outbreak.

After US regulator banned country’s airlines from flying over Iran and Iraq, other carriers are also taking precautions.

As the rivals compete to be Asia’s top financial hub, fallout from protests in Hong Kong is seen as helping Singapore.

Tan Cheng Bock, a retired medical doctor, launches Progress Singapore Party amid speculation of early general election.

Both the US and North Korea have real incentives to negotiate, but optics could be the priority at the Singapore summit.

The status quo is a central issue in Friday’s election with opposition candidates saying checks and balances are needed.

Next generation takes the reins of development to move troubled tropical paradise away from its bloody past.

At Singapore summit, critics accuse China of setting a confrontational tone and undermining Asia-Pacific security.
