A 23-year-old man was charged in court on Thursday (Dec 4) with trafficking 28 etomidate-laced vapes, also known as Kpods. Basil Wang Zhuang Zhen was found with a disposable vape when he drove into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint on Tuesday evening, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Thursday. HSA officers then conducted a raid at his home in Marsiling in the early hours of Wednesday. A total of 33 e-vaporisers and pods, 104 bottles of cough syrup as well as prescription medicines including over 3,500 tablets of diazepam and codeine phosphate were discovered and seized by HSA. Diazepam is an anti-anxiety medicine while codeine is used as a cough suppressant. HSA said Wang intended to sell 28 of the vape pods, along with all the cough syrup and all the prescription tablets. 

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Outstanding bilateral issues are 'complex', do not mar overall Singapore-Malaysia relations: PM WongThe outstanding bilateral issues between Singapore and Malaysia are complex and not easy to resolve, but will not be allowed to «colour or undermine» the two countries' overall co-operation, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Dec 4)... » READ MORE2. 100 residents evacuated after fire at Boon Keng coffee shop, 1 taken to hospital

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has revoked the licence of a travel agency on Thursday (Dec 4) over concerns about the authenticity of the financial information it provided. In a statement on Dec 4, STB said Toyou Travel was no longer permitted to carry out any travel agent activities. «STB has reason to be believe that the company contravened Section 13(b) of the Travel Agents Act 1975 by submitting false financial statements for some years, constituting an offence involving dishonesty,» the statement read.Toyou Travel must now refund all its existing customers or hand over their existing obligations to licensed travel agents to fulfil.Checks by AsiaOne on Toyou's website show that it offered mainly inbound travel services to Singapore under the categories of educational tours, overseas studies, leisure and customised tours. The website is written mostly in Mandarin.Under the Act, licensed agencies must submit their auditor-certified financial statements to STB each year, within six months of the close of the licensee's financial year. 

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The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny about its Sept. 2 military strikes on a boat it says was smuggling drugs to the U.S.

The New York congresswoman has publicly feuded this week with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), calling him a liar and suggesting President Donald Trump controls the House.

IndiGo faces a nationwide operational crisis with widespread flight cancellations and delays, leaving lakhs of passengers stranded and sparking anger. The DGCA has summoned the airline's management to explain the «unprecedented disruptions» and present a plan to stabilize operations during the peak travel season.

Parliament's Winter Session commenced with significant disruptions over Delhi's air quality and electoral roll revisions. Opposition demands for urgent debates led to walkouts. Key legislative proposals include raising FDI in insurance, new tobacco tax structures, and consolidating securities laws. A truce was reached for a debate on election reforms, including the Special Intensive Revision.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for a two-day state visit on Thursday Read Full Article at RT.com

From small modular reactors to rare-earth mining, New Delhi and Moscow are building a localized, secure clean-tech ecosystem Read Full Article at RT.com

The UN has warned that a conflict driven by Al-Shabaab militants that erupted in Mozambique in 2017 is rapidly spreading to new areas Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa has convicted two former apartheid police officers for the 1987 murder of student activist Caiphus Nyoka Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has no plans to rejoin the G7, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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The Duke of Sussex roasted Donald Trump as well as Colbert himself and CBS News during a comedy sketch on the liberal comic's soon-to-be canceled late night show.

Readers have told Daily Mail and This is Money that the eVED tax is a 'robbery' and that they feel 'conned' into buying PHEVs by the government.

Hours before Russia President Putin's arrival, Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for breaking the tradition of allowing the Leader of Opposition to meet foreign dignitaries. He stated this practice, observed under Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh, is now ignored due to government insecurity. Putin's visit will focus on trade, technology, and regional issues, with several agreements expected.

Rajya Sabha members raised concerns over Delhi's severe air pollution, with one MP suggesting shifting Parliament's winter session and ministries out of the capital. The Environment Minister acknowledged the issue, stating the government is taking steps and has seen a reduction in stubble burning compared to previous years.

Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad defended SP MP Mohibbullah Nadvi's use of 'jihad' in Parliament, equating it to 'jaddojahad' or struggle against oppression. Azad asserted that Nadvi was advocating for Muslims to resist injustice constitutionally. He also supported Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind chief Mahmood Madani, whose remarks were reportedly twisted.

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed state governments to provide additional staff to reduce the workload of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) involved in EC's SIR exercise. This comes amid reports of excessive pressure and alleged suicides, with the court emphasising case-by-case consideration for exemption requests and ensuring adequate workforce. The direction was issued after TVK's plea flagging BLO plight.

Together with Parliament, the Council of the European Union is the institution that adopts EU legislation through regulations and directives and prepares decisions and non-binding recommendations. In its areas of competence, it takes its decisions by a simple majority, a qualified majority or unanimously, according to the legal basis of the act requiring its approval. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

By supporting the Member States in the fight against poverty, social exclusion and discrimination, the EU aims to reinforce the inclusiveness and cohesion of European society and to allow everyone to enjoy equal access to opportunities and resources. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

European integration has led to significant social developments over the years. An important milestone came in 2017, when Parliament, the Council and the Commission proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights and reaffirmed their commitment to improving living and working conditions throughout the EU. The related action plan, adopted in 2021, set out concrete initiatives to turn this commitment into reality. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights is a core value of the European Union (EU), and one that is promoted through its policies. The European Parliament's Sakharov Prize honours the work of people who stand up for these freedoms and rights. This year's Sakharov Prize is to be awarded to journalists Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, both jailed for defending freedom of expression and democracy in their respective countries, Belarus and Georgia. The award ceremony will take place during the Parliament's December plenary session. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

A rare set of conjoined twins are being urgently airlifted from Papua New Guinea to Australia, with doctors recommending they be separated as soon as possible.

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In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Give Back Jamaica joined forces with non-profit organisations to deliver relief to families across St Elizabeth and Westmoreland. Hopeton Brown, president of Give Back Jamaica, coordinated with the South Wales...

The Russian leader noted that when that understanding and awareness came in full this practice of external pressure would cease

Modernization potential of the S-400 Triumph air defense system allows it to quickly mitigate emerging threats during the special military operation

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar called the project the largest in Turkey and the world