Twelve drivers were caught by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in an operation on Wednesday (Dec 18) at Changi Airport for providing illegal ride-hailing services. In a Facebook post by the LTA on Thursday, it stated that the drivers were providing rides illegally between Singapore and Malaysia, as well as within Singapore. Their foreign-registered vehicles were also impounded, added LTA. A 21-second video accompanying the post showed enforcement officers cracking down on the drivers, most of whom appeared to be waiting for passengers outside the airport's arrival hall and car park.

SINGAPORE — After drinking 10 cans of beer, a private-hire driver decided to drive a car into Bedok Camp in Upper East Coast Road to «see the reaction of the security». Muhammad Sathiq Mohamed Sadakatulla arrived outside the camp at around 6am on Dec 20, 2023, but security did not raise the entry barrier for him. Sathiq then drove through the barrier and entered the camp, before turning and crashing through an exit barrier. After he was arrested at home, he was found to have 36 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. This is slightly above the prescribed limit of 35mcg of alcohol in the same amount of breath. In September 2024, while out on bail, Sathiq assaulted two policemen after consuming beer in an unrelated incident. On Dec 18, the 38-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to 20 weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of entering a protected place without a permit and two counts of assaulting a police officer. The prosecution said that on Dec 19, 2023, after dropping off a passenger at around 8.30pm, Sathiq drank two cans of beer, followed by another four, before heading home.

After being diagnosed with cancer in February, hawker Yan Mengjing (transliteration) had to temporarily close her seven cooked food and market stalls to focus on recovery. The 48-year-old single mum subsequently received rental waivers totalling over $10,000 from the National Environment Agency (NEA), reported Shin Min Daily News on Wednesday (Dec 18). Yan, who hails from Myanmar, obtained Singapore citizenship in 2003. To raise her daughter after her divorce more than 10 years ago, she set up a yong tau foo stall before starting to sell seafood in 2019. «At first, I had two stalls. Then, I noticed many vacant stalls and decided to rent them too. In addition to the six market stalls, I also run a cooked food stall selling Burmese curry,» she told Shin Min. Yan was busy running the stalls — until she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in February. Amid multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments that lasted over six months, Yan would periodically return to work. «Due to my weakened immune system, the doctor advised me to avoid crowds, so I wasn't able to work as usual,» she said.

The Somali government is “open” to a potential role for Ethiopian troops in an African Union mission scheduled to take over peacekeeping operations in the country next month.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali pirates who hijacked a Chinese-owned fishing vessel in late November off the coast of Puntland have escalated their ransom demand to $10 million, citing the ship's alleged illegal fishing activities in Somali waters. The 18-member crew remains unharmed, but the incident has reignited concerns about the resurgence of piracy in the region.

Tottenham beat Manchester United 4-3 to set up a Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool on a night of horrific goalkeeping howlers and defensive mistakes.

Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a pris part ce jour à Yaoundé au Cameroun, au Sommet Extraordinaire des Chefs d'Etat des pays membres de la communauté Economique des Etats de l'Afrique centrale (CEMAC). Placée sous le thème « Evaluation de la situation et perspectives économiques, monétaires et financières de la CEMAC : mesures de consolidation de la résilience », cette rencontre qui intervient à (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le cadre d'une audience accordée au Vice-Premier Ministre de la République Tchèque et à sa délégation, des discussions fructueuses ont eu lieu autour des projets stratégiques visant à moderniser et restructurer le secteur des transports au Gabon. Ces échanges témoignent de la volonté des deux nations de renforcer leur coopération bilatérale dans ce domaine essentiel pour le développement économique et social. Une collaboration sur plusieurs axes entre le République Tchèque et le (...) - TRANSPORTS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le 19 Décembre 2024 – Le Réseau des Observateurs Citoyens (ROC), dans le cadre de sa mission d'observation du référendum constituant du 16 novembre 2024, exprime son indignation face à la diffusion non autorisée d'un document de travail non finalisé, non validé, et destiné à un usage interne. Un acte irresponsable et contraire aux principes d'intégrité Le ROC condamne fermement les conditions non officielles et non conformes ayant permis à ce document d'être remis à des (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

It is reported that on-duty air defenses intercepted and destroyed 16 Ukrainian UAVs over the Krasnodar Region

Israel's Channel 12 TV reported on Thursday, citing a local official, that during the ongoing talks in Qatar «further progress had been made in the past day toward bridging gaps on some of the most controversial issues»

According to a source close to the Chadian authorities, the previous plan to withdraw the troops by March did not suit the African side

Earlier, Ukrainian media reported about explosions in the capital, and local authorities informed about the work of air defenses

The new positions will enable Russian troops to advance further in that frontline area and deliver more effective strikes on the enemy, Andrey Marochko specified

Income Tax authorities unearthed 52kg of gold and Rs 10 crore cash from an abandoned vehicle near Bhopal, linked to raids on real estate firms. The operation, targeting 52 locations across three districts, focuses on Trishul Construction and its owner, Rajesh Sharma, along with associated individuals and companies.

BJP MP Aprajita Sarangi gave Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra a bag with '1984' printed on it, referencing the anti-Sikh riots. This followed a Parliament clash over Ambedkar, resulting in injuries to two BJP MPs. Priyanka Gandhi's support for Palestine and Bangladeshi minorities, displayed through bags, drew BJP criticism, with accusations of «appeasement» and comparisons to the «New Muslim League».

Malawi is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to enhance its tax administration through the introduction of Digital Tax Stamps, a cutting-edge solution designed to combat illicit trade, curb tax evasion, and protect both consumers and local industries. This system, which combines traditional security features with an integrated digital traceability platform, will allow authorities to track […] The post Malawi takes bold step towards modern taxation with digital tax stamps appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Karnataka minister CT Ravi, arrested for derogatory remarks against minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, alleges a murder conspiracy and police negligence. He claims a false case was filed and holds the Congress government responsible if anything happens to him. The BJP leader was detained following a heated argument between parties, sparking accusations and denials from both sides.

Putin expressed readiness to discuss Ukraine with Trump, highlighting a potential shift in US-Russia relations. He also boasted about Russia's «Oreshnik» hypersonic missile and challenged Western defense systems with a provocative test-launch proposal targeting Kyiv. Putin congratulated Trump on his election victory, expressing optimism for future US-Russia relations.

A nine-millimetre Ruger pistol was recovered on Thursday during a joint police-military operation in the community of Trinity Land, Port Maria in St Mary. Commanding officer for the St Mary police division, Acting Superintendent Anthony...

The St Andrew North police have released the names of seven men wanted for various offences including murder. Among the wanted men is Curtis Lewis, 42, unemployed, of 100 Red Hills Road. The police say he is of brown complexion five feet...

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) says the current congestion at the port of Kingston is the result of a drastic increase of cargo volumes as well as disruptions in mainliner service schedules. On Wednesday businessman Richard...

«We remain focused on the issue, so the new administration should be prepared that that we will constantly ‘pester’ them in that regard,» Sergey Ryabkov said

The invitation was sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin

The instrument will be able to monitor 84% of the celestial sphere and help scientists determine the number of supermassive black holes in the Universe

The Times of Israel newspaper reported that the detained suspect was a supporter of terrorist organizations

«The sufficiency of information about the crime and Kurbonov’s involvement is confirmed by testimony from the affected persons and eyewitnesses, crime scene examination, study of material evidence and documents, and other evidence as a whole,» according to case files

See how your lawmaker voted in the failed attempt to extend funding until March and avoid a government shutdown.

SINGAPORE - Local banks and insurers are reviewing their use of NRIC numbers, and existing practices could change, they said in separate statements on Dec 19. Their statements came in the wake of security concerns over the disclosure of NRIC numbers in an updated version of Singapore's business registry portal, run by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra). Addressing concerns of impersonators using NRICs to cheat banks, the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) said NRIC numbers alone cannot be used to make payment and fund transfers. Customers who want to do so will have to pass multi-factor authentication challenges, in the form of one-time passwords or biometric authentication, to log in to their accounts. Higher-risk activities like high-value fund transfers or adding new payees will have to be further authorised, said ABS. In calls that The Straits Times made to local banks in the past week, banks typically required callers to identify themselves by entering their NRIC numbers during the call. The caller is required to enter a one-time password before services or privileged information are provided.

De faux billets de 5000 francs CFP ont été mis en circulation. Un hypermarché de la commune d'Arue en a intercepté quelques-uns. Les commerçants sont appelés à la plus grande vigilance en cette période de fêtes de fin d'année.

Federal governments both Conservative and Liberal spent at least $14.5 million fighting prominent First Nations child advocate Cindy Blackstock in court over the last 18 years. Blackstock says the figure is «really disappointing,» while an NDP MP calls it «appalling.»

As the PWHL considers expanding by as many as two teams as soon as next season, a regular-season game in Vancouver on Jan. 8 could help the province's hope for a team of its own.