By leaving, Democratic state legislators can stall a Republican plan that would give the GOP five more seats to protect their narrow House majority.

The European Commission president was allegedly worried the US could stop military aid to Ukraine or even pull out troops from Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has condemned Washington’s attempt to use political pressure to impose economic punishment Read Full Article at RT.com

US fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a plane that violated restricted airspace over President Donald Trump’s golf club in New Jersey Read Full Article at RT.com

Special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia to discuss Ukraine just ahead of the US president’s self-imposed sanctions deadline Read Full Article at RT.com

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has pleaded guilty on August 4 to abetment of obstruction of justice in a case related to ex transport minister S. Iswaran.The 79-year-old admitted to one charge of abetting Iswaran in obstructing the course of justice by helping the latter pay $5,700 to Singapore GP for a business class flight ticket from Doha to Singapore.Another second charge of abetting a public servant in obtaining gifts was taken into consideration for sentencing.The prosecution had, in court, noted that the defence had asked that the court impose a fine on Ong on the grounds of judicial mercy. Judicial mercy is when the courts give leniency in the sentencing of offenders with exceptional personal circumstances. It has been exercised in cases where an offender has terminal illness, or dire medical conditions that endanger their life if they were to be imprisoned. Ong suffers from multiple myeloma, a rare type of bone marrow cancer. 

A senior Trump administration official, Stephen Miller, has criticised India for its continued purchase of Russian oil, asserting it fuels the Russia-Ukraine war. Miller highlighted the surprising scale of India's oil imports from Russia, nearly matching China's. This rebuke follows the imposition of tariffs on Indian goods and warnings of further penalties if oil purchases continue without a peace agreement.

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has refuted reports circulating online, specifically those originating from «China in English» and other social media accounts, alleging that India is reviewing tariff exemptions on US products and considering suspending bilateral agreements with the US. The MEA's fact-check unit labeled these claims as "FAKE News.

Donald Trump suggested Russia could avoid Ukraine war sanctions by reaching a deal to end the conflict, lamenting the high number of casualties on both sides. He also reiterated his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, a statement previously denied by Indian officials.

Why are Sir Keir Starmer and Labour unable to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats?

It comes after Government data yesterday revealed that the total population of the two nations shot up by 700,000 in 2023/24. Immigration fuelled the surge - the second largest since WW2

The statement came as furore around the Prime Minister's proposal showed no sign of dying down at the weekend.

The Duchess of Sussex's staff were left 'in a psychologically delicate state' and 'viewed her capacity for revenge as infinite', an expert has alleged.

In retaliation to US President Donald Trump moving submarines closer to Russia, Putin has begun 'war game training' with China in a bleak display of their allied force.

Nine days after a sinkhole formed on Tanjong Katong Road South, towards East Coast Parkway (ECP), road repairs and reinstatement works have been completed. Just before 5am on Monday (Aug 4), workers removed barricades facing Mountbatten Road and Tanjong Katong Road, allowing motorists to pass. Bus services 36 and 48 also resumed their west-bound routing.  East-bound bus services and the bound of Tanjong Katong Road South, towards Mountbatten Road, resumed at noon last Saturday (Aug 2).  

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has arrived at the State Courts amid the gloom of a rainy Monday morning (August 4), to plead guilty to a charge related to former transport minister S Iswaran's case.The 79-year-old Malaysian, widely known for bringing the Formula 1 night race to Singapore in 2008, arrived just before 9am, and walked into the State Courts building with the help of his staff and lawyers.Ong, wearing a white shirt and black mask, remained silent when approached by the media.His hearing is scheduled for 9.30am.Members of the media were seen braving the rain outside the State Courts earlier this morning, awaiting Ong's arrival.

By leaving, Democratic state legislators can stall a Republican plan that would give the GOP five more seats to protect their narrow House majority.

By leaving, Democratic state legislators can stall a Republican plan that would give the GOP five more seats to protect their narrow House majority.

Kevin Hassett pointed to the scale of hiring data revisions when asked for evidence to support Trump’s claims that a jobs report was rigged to make him look bad.

Politicians who support “fueling” the Ukraine conflict risk losing the younger generation of voters, Marjorie Taylor Greene has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

The German authorities spent $7.3 billion on welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees in 2024, according to the government data Read Full Article at RT.com

Léon Marchand champion du monde sur 400 m 4 nages, un relais tricolore médaillé d'argent âprement disputée dans le 4x100 m 4 nages... Un final en beauté, ce dimanche 3 août, pour les bleus aux Mondiaux de Singapour. Au total, l'équipe de France remporte huit médailles, galvanisée par deux monstres de la natation, Marchand et Grousset...

Les «car bass», une passion dévorante pour les uns, une agression sonore pour les autres... Alors quand un événement officiel est organisé, c'est l'occasion ou jamais de s'exprimer. Une cinquantaine de voitures se sont retrouvées sur le site de Tehoro à Mataiea. Les concurrents répartis en 5 catégories avaient chacun deux minutes pour faire vibrer leur matériel, entre musique et technique.

Fifty hostages, who were abducted during Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, are still held in the Gaza Strip