By 2:59 a.m. GMT, the decline slowed down, with gold trading at $4,472.4 per troy ounce

Department of State spokesman Tommy Pigott said that the US is looking forward «to strengthening our partnership with Iceland on all fronts»

The fleet will practice measures to ensure safety of Russian navigation via the Northern Sea Route, Captain 2nd Rank Alexander Zinovyev said

«Relations between our countries are developing dynamically in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance,» Vladimir Putin said

Nearly 4,200 people, including 592 foreign nationals, remain missing

All unsecured loans from licensed moneylenders will be subject to a mandatory cooling-off period of three business days from Sept 15, announced the Ministry of Law (MinLaw).Moneylenders will only be allowed to retain a portion of the loan approval fee, up to the stipulated limits, said the ministry on Monday (Aug 31).If the principle amount of the unsecured loan is $5,000 or less, licensed moneylenders will only be allowed to retain a maximum of $50.If the unsecured loan is worth more than $5,000, moneylenders can retain a maximum of 3.5 per cent of the principal, not exceeding the loan approval fee.As such, there will not be any interest charged, and the total amount to be repaid by the borrower cannot exceed the principal amount of the loan, said MinLaw.Prior to the ministry's announcement of the cooling-off period, licensed moneylenders were allowed to keep the full loan approval fee, as well as any interest accrued, if a borrower cancels a loan.

SINGAPORE - Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC MP Alex Yam has called out comments questioning if the nine Singaporeans reported missing in the Nepal-Tibet disaster were «really Singaporean».In a Facebook post on Aug 31, he called the floods that struck the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet a «terrible tragedy» and listed the names of the Singaporeans who are still unaccounted for.They are: Estee Loeh, Ghosh Aditi, Ng Kit Kuen, Rajesvaran Ayyavoo, Rengarajan Prabu, Shalinny Deavy Elan Sozan, Shubakshi Rawla, Subramaniam Diraviam and Sumit Rawla.Yam said that scrolling through the comments, he found something else equally difficult to stomach.«While families wait desperately for news of their loved ones, a loud minority of people apparently looked at the names and faces of those missing and decided that this was the moment to ask whether they were really Singaporean,» he said.He added that some have said they hope that people remain stranded or die, while others have also questioned why the authorities should help these Singapore citizens.

Singapore-based taxi operator ComfortDelGro said on Monday (Aug 31) its joint venture with Paris-headquartered RATP Group had been selected to operate and maintain the Copenhagen Metro under a contract valued at about $3.4 billion.Here are some further details.The contract covers the operation and maintenance of the fully automated network, including four lines, 44 stations and 43 kilometres of track, among others, ComfortDelGro said in a statement.The contract will run for 12 years until 2039, with an option to extend by a further three years.Signing of the contract is expected in September, with operations expected to commence in September 2027.«The selection marks ComfortDelGro's second rail operation in Scandinavia, following the group's earlier contract to operate and maintain the Stockholm Metro,» the Singaporean firm said.KBH Metro Partner is the joint venture between ComfortDelGro and a unit of RATP Group.[[nid:742491]]

NATO seeks to build up its military presence in the Arctic, turning the region into a “hotbed” of tensions, Sergey Lavrov has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

A powerful flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon, forcing dozens of hikers to be airlifted, and leaving trails and bridges badly damaged Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump has demanded that Canadian companies operating in the American market relocate to the US to avoid tariffs Read Full Article at RT.com

Heavy traffic is expected at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints during the upcoming September school holidays, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in an advisory on Monday (Aug 31).The September school holidays start on Sept 4 and end on Sept 14.In its advisory, ICA highlighted that security checks have been stepped up at all checkpoints since Feb 28 — when US and Israel struck Iran — due to the heightened global security environment.«Travellers should therefore expect longer waiting time during peak travel periods,» ICA said.Tips for faster immigration clearanceThose intending to travel through the checkpoints should plan their journey in advance and consider travelling during non-peak hours such as early mornings and late evenings.They can also check the Land Transport Authority’s One Motoring website and ICA’s social media pages for the latest traffic conditions.Travellers are also encouraged to use QR codes generated via the MyICA mobile app to enjoy «faster and more seamless» immigration clearance.

Former permanent secretary for home affairs Pang Kin Keong will take over as chairman of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) board from Sept 1, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced on Monday (Aug 31).He takes over from Alan Chan, who became LTA's board chairman in April 2016.Pang, 59, spent 35 years in the public sector, and retired from administrative service on June 1.Since joining the public service in 1993, he has served in various roles, including as principal private secretary to then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, director of the Internal Security Department (ISD), and director in the Ministry of Trade and Industry.Pang was also Permanent Secretary for Transport between 2012 and 2017 and is credited for leading several major initiatives to position Singapore's transport infrastructure for the future, including the planning of Changi Airport Terminal 5 and Tuas Port.

Deputy Director General for Research at the Moscow Kremlin Museums Andrey Batalov said that the age of the person and the grand prince matched

The Met Police confirmed the total number as of 7.45pm on Sunday, with the vast majority of arrests occurred within the event's perimeter.

Spanish police believe Thomasina Tobin passed away when attempting to save her husband after he became stuck underwater at a spa in a luxury villa in Spain.

Charles will now use the trip at the end of October to urge the nation to stay in the Commonwealth, without having him as head of state.

The harrowing news came on Sunday, following flash floods in the region on yesterday.

The Prime Minister is facing a new backlash after changing the policy to keep PC Andrew Harper's killers behind bars.

Maintaining combat operations at the current level will require around $20 billion

Scott Bessent also said he would hold talks with his Chinese counterparts during the meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs

The Russian leader’s schedule includes attending the SCO Council of Heads of States, a meeting in the SCO+ format, and bilateral talks with his counterparts

Scott Bessent added that banks cooperating with Iran will be the first target

Reserve Bank of Malawi governor George Partridge has called on the country’s financial services industry to accelerate efforts on financial inclusion, warning that large segments of the population remain excluded from formal credit and banking services. Speaking in Lilongwe on Friday at the launch of Old Mutual Finance Limited (OMFIN), a newly established non-deposit microfinance […] The post RBM governor challenges Malawi banks on inclusion as Old Mutual unveils new finance arm appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sweden-based Malawian midfielder Faith Chimzimu has been ruled out for three weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury, dealing a potentially major blow to both her club side and the Malawi Women’s National Football Team ahead of a crucial 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier against Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors in October. The 19-year-old confirmed the injury setback […] The post Hamstring injury rules Chimzimu out for three weeks appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya FC forward Allen Chihana has been confirmed as the top goal scorer of the 2026 Airtel Top 8 Cup, capping off a remarkable individual campaign after finding the net in all four matches the Cowboys played en route to lifting the trophy. Chihana’s stunning scoring run saw him score in every single fixture Ekhaya […] The post Ekhaya’s Chihana confirmed as Airtel Top 8 top scorer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Attorney General Frank Mbeta has launched an appeal against a High Court ruling in the Malawi Electoral Commission relocation saga, arguing that the court determined a key government application without giving the State a chance to be heard. The appeal, filed by the AG’s Chambers on behalf of the Chief Secretary to Government and the […] The post AG Mbeta launches appeal in MEC relocation battle, accusing court of denying State a fair hearing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The CCAP Nkhoma Synod has issued a stark warning to Malawians, urging them to combine prayer with urgent practical preparations as the country braces for possible food shortages amid the growing threat of El Niño conditions later this year. The call was made in a pastoral letter signed by the Synod’s Moderator, Reverend Absalom Joseph […] The post CCAP’s brutal pastoral letter warns ‘hunger kills even those who pray’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

SINGAPORE – They each drove Lamborghinis, wore expensive watches and ran schemes where they promised investors high returns for money put into their property deals and other businesses.But just three years after self-styled wealth gurus Lim Jian Bin, 36, and Jason Fong Wai Hong, 46, separately told dozens of investors that they could earn them high dividends, the duo went silent.Now, more than 50 investors are worried about the $5 million they have locked up in various investments.Lim, who is also known by his online moniker Takeshi Lim, and Fong, were well-known figures on social media and at wealth seminars, where they promised followers guaranteed returns of up to 15 per cent each year.Both men have since been declared bankrupt – Fong in April, and Lim in July. The Straits Times understands Fong travelled to Kuala Lumpur on a flight on June 21, 2026, and has not left Malaysia.Worried investors have filed multiple police reports, with some wondering if they had been duped into a ponzi scheme.

SINGAPORE – Residents of Canberra Residences in Sembawang are heading to court over claims that defects at the condominium remain unresolved more than a decade after the development was completed.The management corporation (MCST) is suing main contractor MCC Engineering (Singapore), formerly known as China Jingye Construction Engineering (Singapore), over an alleged breach of a 2020 settlement agreement.The dispute dates back to June 2019, when the MCST commenced its legal proceedings for the first time against condo developer MCC Land (Singapore) and 17 other parties over alleged defects at the project.The lawsuit ended after the MCST, main contractor and developer signed a settlement agreement on Sept 1, 2020. The agreement was intended to settle all claims, demands and liabilities arising from the development and the earlier lawsuit.It required the contractor to carry out rectification, upgrading and drainage works at the development.

Sergey Sobyanin says first responders are working on the crash site

Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev reported that three more people wounded in the missile attack sought medical aid