A four-member team from the People's Action Party (PAP) led by former senior minister of state Dr Lam Pin Min and comprising three new faces will contest Sengkang GRC in the upcoming General Election. The new candidates are Associate Professor Elmie Nekmat, venture capital firm director Theodora Lai, and food and beverage company director Bernadette Giam. They were introduced alongside Dr Lam, who is an ophthalmologist, at a press conference on Sunday (April 13) at PAP's Sengkang West branch in Anchorvale. This team is a «refreshed» one formed after learning from the experience of General Election 2020, Dr Lam said. «We did post mortem on some of the reasons why we lost, if you look at the refreshed Sengkang team, now you can tell the difference from the last one,» Dr Lam explained. Lai, 39, Giam, 38, and Dr Nekmat, 43, are younger than their counterparts from the previous team that consisted of labour chief Ng Chee Meng, 56; Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Home Affairs and Health Amrin Amin, 47; and lawyer Raymond Lye, 59.

The Traffic Police (TP) will have a new car patrolling our expressways later this year, and for the first time, it will be fully electric. A total of 19 units of the new Polestar 2 electric vehicle (EV) will be deployed to augment TP's existing fleet of patrol cars, and they will be progressively introduced from the second half of 2025. AsiaOne was invited to the TP headquarters for a preview of the new Polestar 2 expressway patrol car, and here's the lowdown on their first EV.

The blast killed more than 20 people and wounded 80 others, according to the local authorities Read Full Article at RT.com

During the Saturday rally the Serbian President declared that “the color revolution is over” Read Full Article at RT.com

At a cozy café on Vitastígur, nestled among Reykjavík’s ever-stylish crowd, Michael Hendrix is already deep in conversation with an Icelandic actor when I arrive. Draped in a traditional Icelandic wool sweater and sipping coffee, Hendrix—an American with deep roots in both design and music—seems entirely at ease in his adopted home.

India has achieved a significant milestone in defense technology by successfully testing a 30-kilowatt laser weapon capable of neutralizing aircraft, missiles, and drone swarms, developed by DRDO and ready for deployment. Meanwhile, China urges the US to completely remove reciprocal tariffs. In Punjab, a controversy arose after police questioned a Congress MLA following remarks critical of the Chief Minister.

Russian army also shot down more than 200 drones over the past day

Over the past day, Ukraine lost up to 190 servicemen, a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, an armored fighting vehicle, 12 motor vehicles, four field artillery guns, three mortars and a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system

«The problems are too complicated and they have been neglected too long,» Dmitry Peskov told

Turkey’s authorities have repeatedly expressed their support for all initiatives geared toward reaching a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine and their readiness to act as mediators in the settlement effort

Ukrainian forces keep violating the US-brokered truce prohibiting such strikes, the Russian Defense Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Delegations from the two countries will meet in Türkiye to discuss security in the Black Sea, the outlet has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

“We need to prepare for it,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, following US envoy Steve Witkoff’s talks with the Russian president on Friday Read Full Article at RT.com

The blast killed more than 20 people and wounded 80 others, according to the local authorities Read Full Article at RT.com

Rural communities across Canada are finding ways to bring EV charging infrastructure to their regions so they don't get left behind in the EV transition. Some are already enjoying the opportunities and benefits.

India is poised to receive its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the AMCA, by 2035, as announced by DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat. DRDO is also planning to collaborate with a foreign OEM for aero-engine development. Furthermore, DRDO demonstrated its laser-based weapon system capable of neutralizing aerial threats, joining an elite group of nations with such capabilities.

In Silchar, Assam, a clash erupted on Sunday between police and demonstrators protesting the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Hundreds gathered in Berenga, blocking roads and allegedly throwing stones, prompting a baton charge by police to disperse the unauthorized protest.

Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde dismissed rumors of discord within the Mahayuti alliance, clarifying his meeting with Union Minister Amit Shah focused on state development projects. Speculation arose after appointments of guardian ministers and concerns over ministry files and reversed decisions. The BJP defended Shinde, stating he would address issues directly with Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi ignited controversy by urging students to chant «Jai Shri Ram» at a Madurai college event. Congress MLA JMH Hassan Maulaana strongly criticized Ravi, accusing him of promoting RSS and BJP ideologies and behaving like a religious leader rather than upholding the neutrality expected of his constitutional role.

The edict could hurl elections into tumult, though lawsuits challenging the order mean it probably won’t be implemented anytime soon.

Today, judges at the Senior Special Judges' Court are scheduled to examine the charge sheet against Ms Siddiq, 42, and issue an arrest warrant for her.

General Keith Kellogg suggested Western troops could adopt zones of control as part of a 'reassurance force', while the Russians would occupy the east.

Air defenses shot down a Ukrainian-operated F-16 fighter jet and more than 200 drones over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry added

According to Dmitry Peskov, talks between the two counrtries have a lot of «nuances» related to the resumption of normal operation of their diplomatic missions

A memorial dedicated to Russian pioneers of space exploration has been erected in New Delhi Read Full Article at RT.com

World Press Photo has barred award-winning Mikhail Tereshchenko from attending its 2025 ceremony, citing “increased tensions” in Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

Local authorities issue rare storm alert as winds reach 150 kph, battering the northern regions Read Full Article at RT.com

Proper conditions will be created for the migrant workers from the South Asian country, Belarusian President Lukashenko has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian forces keep violating the US-brokered truce prohibiting such strikes, the Russian Defense Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Karnataka's Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, has stated that the state government will not make any hasty decisions regarding the 'caste census' report. The report, which was recently presented to the cabinet, suggests increasing the OBC quota to 51%. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge refrained from commenting until he reviews the report, while dominant communities express reservations about the survey.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenya’s Agriculture and Livestock Development Minister Mutahi Kagwe has warned miraa cartels against exploiting farmers by purchasing the stimulant at unfairly low prices and selling it abroad at massive markups, particularly in Somalia.

DUBAI, UAE (HOL) — The streets of Dubai are no strangers to linguistic diversity. But a young Somali man speaking Malayalam—flawlessly, and in the unmistakable Thrissur dialect—was enough to send Malayalis across the Gulf into collective amazement.