SINGAPORE — A man who was found with 178 videos and 153 still images of child pornography in his possession was sentenced to a year and nine months' jail, and two strokes of the cane on Thursday (June 19).Gan Qi Xuan, 26, had earlier downloaded such content from the Dark Web before categorising his collection on his personal electronic devices and online platforms.Court documents did not disclose how his offence came to light, but he was nabbed in a raid at his home in August 2023.On Aug 19, 2024, he pleaded guilty to one count of being in possession of child pornography.In earlier proceedings, Deputy Public Prosecutor Koh Yi Wen told the court that Gan got to know about the Dark Web around 2015 and found a forum on child pornography on it.Initially, he did not download anything during his first visit as he was wary of viruses. But curiosity got the better of him about three months later, and he downloaded such videos and images from the Dark Web, including child abuse material.Soon after, Gan began to access the Dark Web regularly to download pornographic material, including those involving children.

One of two DNA profiles found on the body of a Singaporean woman killed in Spain in April 2024 has been linked by Spanish experts to the only suspect, a Singaporean man.Two male DNA profiles were earlier found on Ms Audrey Fang's body, and Spain's National Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Science found that one of them matches the paternal lineage of suspect Mitchell Ong, news outlet La Opinion de Murcia reported on Wednesday (June 18).The match was for the Y-chromosome haplotype, which is a set of genetic markers passed directly from father to son.The second DNA profile has no links with Ong's DNA.Ong's lawyer Maria Jesus Ruiz de Castaneda said the findings cannot be used to identify a person conclusively, as the genetic marker is shared with all male members of Ong's paternal lineage.She added that the finding «reinforces the need to expand the investigation to include other possible individuals».«Mitchell Ong maintains his innocence, fully trusts the work of the Spanish justice system, and will continue to collaborate in all necessary to clarify the truth,» she said.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Speaker of the Somali House of the People, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe, on Wednesday urged political stakeholders to unite in giving the Somali people the opportunity to elect their leaders, reaffirming Parliament’s commitment to strengthening governance through constitutional and legislative reform.

A press briefing expected today — reportedly organised by vendors behind Wednesday’s protests in Mzuzu — is at the centre of a shocking political scheme. According to multiple Malawi Congress Party (MCP) insiders, the briefing is part of a plan allegedly orchestrated by senior MCP officials to falsely accuse Vitumbiko Mumba of sponsoring violence during […] The post Top MCP Officials Accused of Implicating Vitumbiko Mumba in Mzuzu Demos — Press Briefing Set for Today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As National Product Magazine (NPM) hosts its Mid-Year Awards Gala this weekend at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe—alongside the launch of its 115th edition—a major credibility question looms over one of the gala’s most visible honourees: Luthando Holdings, owned by businessman Hendrix Laher. While the company continues to promote itself as the […] The post Is Luthando Really an Authorized Yamaha Dealer in Malawi? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Financial Holdings Limited has opened the Thomson Frank Mpinganjira Centre of Excellence in Mpemba, Blantyre, as a tool for fostering development of exceptional leadership in Malawi and the SADC region. The newly established subsidiary of the group will be integral to driving collaboration with industry experts to develop and provide a wide range of leadership […] The post FDH opens TFM Centre of Excellence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A storm is brewing at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) as growing public anger has birthed yet another call for accountability — this time with a direct demand: Justice Anabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi must go. A newly-formed watchdog, Citizens for Credible Elections, has notified the Lilongwe District Council of its intention […] The post Pressure Mounts on MEC Bosses: Citizens Demand Mtalimanja, Mpesi Resign Over Electoral Compromise appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has touched upon a wide range of topics in an unscripted Q&A session with international media Read Full Article at RT.com

Sonia Gandhi is showing positive signs of recovery and responding well to treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, according to Dr. Ajay Swaroop. Her health is stable, and a tailored diet plan has been implemented as part of her ongoing care. A team of doctors is closely monitoring her condition, and her discharge date will depend on her progress.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional authorities have firmly rejected individuals participating in the ongoing National Consultation Forum in Mogadishu to represent the Puntland state, reiterating the administration’s official boycott of the conference.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe.

A company set up by a Somali returnee offering easy loans or rental of motorbikes in Mogadishu is proving a popular way for unemployed youth, some of them also returnees from abroad, to earn a living.

WESTERN BUREAU: After more than a decade of dwindling numbers, tourists from Portugal are seemingly showing signs of renewed interest in Jamaica as a travel destination based on a noticeable uptick in arrivals from that European market. New data...

The parliamentary Opposition has pledged to significantly cut years-long delays for people awaiting surgeries at public hospitals should it form the next administration. “We will move from cutting ribbons to cutting hernias and saving lives,”...

Western Bureau: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck wants justices of the peace (JPs) to seriously consider preparing their last will and testament to prevent disputes and legal wrangling among family members after their deaths, a feature that has been...

Veteran midwife Maryan Abdulkadir Haji, 62, has been hailed by her community for her dedication and achievements during a 34-year career in maternal health care that has saved the lives of countless mothers and their babies in southern Somalia.

Qatar Charity’s (QC) persistent efforts against drought has restored hope in a Somali village, according to a statement issued as part of the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on June 17.

At least 25 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed when the Somali military carried out precision airstrikes on the terror group’s positions in the Lower Juba region, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

Hundreds of book lovers turned up at NUS Library's book adoption and exchange drive on Saturday (June 14) to pick up some of the discarded books from Yale-NUS College.Held outside the NUS Central Library, members of the public were given access to about 2,000 books.After the controversy over the disposal of hundreds of books in May, Yale-NUS College decided to host a donation drive for students, staff and their guests that month which saw «overwhelming response».'A piece of nostalgia'Over at NUS Central Library on June 14, AsiaOne noted hundreds of people, ranging from children to graduates to elderly, queuing up and collecting books. «I just wanted to grab a piece of nostalgia,» Yip, who declined to give his full name, said as he waited in the middle of a snaking queue.The 60-year-old, who studied economics in NUS about 20 years ago, added he was interested in collecting books on social sciences, humanities and history, as well as books on communication.

Following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, the civil aviation ministry has released draft rules targeting structures posing risks to aircraft. These rules empower authorities to act against buildings and trees exceeding height limits near aerodromes. Owners of non-compliant structures face notices, potential demolition, and can appeal orders, but compensation is limited to those who comply with initial directives.

Central government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now receive retirement and death gratuity benefits, aligning them with the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This move, addressing a long-standing demand, aims to encourage more employees to opt for UPS, which guarantees a pension of 50 per cent of the average basic salary after 25 years of service, ensuring enhanced social security.

Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India initiates Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens, commencing with the extraction of 110 students from Armenia. Simultaneously, Canada's intelligence agency acknowledges the presence of Khalistani extremists orchestrating violent activities against India from Canadian soil. The US resumes student visa interviews, implementing stringent social media screening processes.

Russian President said at a meeting with the heads of the world's leading news agencies organized by TASS, when asked what Russia's reaction would be if Israel were to assassinate the ayatollah

A year and a half or two years ago, conversations with former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other European leaders were regular, Russian President said

Russia is always open to contacts with Europe, Russian President said

According to him, military-technical cooperation between Russia and China is also developing rapidly, ensuring stability in global affairs, Russian president said

Troops are advancing along the entire line of contact, Russian President said