Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Cameroon

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

A drone view of the houses destroyed and heavily damaged during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Korosten, Zhytomy region, Ukraine April 3, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
A drone view of the houses destroyed and heavily damaged during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Korosten, Zhytomy region, Ukraine April 3, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya

FILE PHOTO: Cameroon President Paul Biya attends the Paris Peace Forum, France, November 12, 2019.   REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cameroon President Paul Biya attends the Paris Peace Forum, France, November 12, 2019.   REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo

Australia savour goal glut before World Cup but squad depth questions remain

Lucas Herrington of Australia heads the ball in the FIFA Series 2026 match between the against Curacao at AAMI Park in Melbourne on March 31, 2026.
Lucas Herrington of Australia heads the ball in the FIFA Series 2026 match between the against Curacao at AAMI Park in Melbourne on March 31, 2026.

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal on e-commerce duties

In what is seen as a test for the WTO’s relevance, ministers are stuck on extending the moratorium following objections from Brazil.
In what is seen as a test for the WTO’s relevance, ministers are stuck on extending the moratorium following objections from Brazil.

WTO talks eye fresh extension of e-commerce duties moratorium

European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic addresses the media at the WTO 14th ministerial conference in Yaounde on March 28.
European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic addresses the media at the WTO 14th ministerial conference in Yaounde on March 28.

Taiwan says Cameroon visas for WTO summit riddled with errors, will not attend

A man walks past Taiwan flags on a street in Taipei, Taiwan December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Tsai Hsin-Han
A man walks past Taiwan flags on a street in Taipei, Taiwan December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Tsai Hsin-Han

Britain to bar study visas for four countries, halt Afghan work visas

The Home Office said it had pulled the "emergency brake" on the study and work visas.
The Home Office said it had pulled the "emergency brake" on the study and work visas.

Freelance journalist detained in Cameroon while reporting for AP on US deportees

Journalists arrested in Cameroon while reporting on Trump’s secretive deportation programme

The compound where deportees from the US were being held in Yaounde, Cameroon.
The compound where deportees from the US were being held in Yaounde, Cameroon.

US deports 9 to Cameroon despite court protections, NYT says

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.