The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) enforcement officers raided two residences on July 22, uncovering drugs and e-vaporisers with etomidate. The raids followed an alert from a courier company after its staff discovered that the parcel he was transporting contained e-vaporiser pods. The incident came to light when the recipient accidentally exposed the items inside it. The sender had falsely declared the parcel to contain food items such as chocolates and chilli sauce.  E-vaporiser pods concealed in food packaging. PHOTO: Health Sciences Authority When HSA officers raided the residence along Grange Road, a 25-year-old woman, identified as the seller, was found in an unresponsive state.There, 43 e-vaporiser pods, 13 e-vaporisers and related components were found, along with drug paraphernalia. 

He may be more comfortable holding a paintbrush in his hand, but when duty called, he answered.Special Constable Corporal Muhamad Irfan Bin Muhamad Rapid, 20, had just graduated with a diploma in the visual arts from the School of the Arts (Sota), when he entered National Service in February 2024, he told AsiaOne in an interview on Thursday (Aug 21).He was assigned to the Special Operations Command (SOC) which came as a surprise to both him and his family, he said during the Annual Police Dinner 2025 at Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre, an event to recognise individuals and community partners who have contributed or collaborated with the Singapore Police Force (SPF).The SOC is the strategic force of the SPF, providing the highest level of tactical options to prevent, deter and detect crime.The event also commemorated the 50th anniversary of Police National Service (PNS) and the 100th anniversary of the SPF Band.Being an art student, Irfan admitted that he wasn't suited to the more physical aspects of the SOC.

[allAfrica] «Africa must have a greater say in decisions that affect its future,» the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at a conference in Japan focused on the continent's development. This has always been a point of advocacy for African leaders during major discussions that chart Africa's future, and this position has been supported by António Guterres.

Official government data shows 111,084 people claimed asylum in the year to June, up 14 per cent on the previous 12 months.

The landmark legal tome, titled The Lawes Resolutions of Women's Rights, gives an extraordinary insight into the laws that shaped women's lives in 17th century Britain.

Coldfall Wood in the leafy suburb of Muswell Hill has become the latest site to become overrun with travellers, with images showing several vehicles parked up on the grass.

Raphael Graven, better known online as Jean Pormanove, was a prominent figure in France 's streaming world with over a million followers across social media.

Katharine Birbalsingh said her outstanding results were 'social mobility at its best' as her students beat the odds.

All eyes tonight will be on Dalitso Kabambe of UTM and Atupele Muluzi of the United Democratic Front (UDF) as the two youthful candidates face off in the first 2025 presidential debate in Lilongwe—an event already overshadowed by the dramatic withdrawal of President Lazarus Chakwera and former president Peter Mutharika. By close of business yesterday, […] The post Kabambe, Atupele Set for Showdown as Chakwera and Mutharika Shun Debate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A storm is brewing in Malawi’s creative sector after outraged artists petitioned the Office of the Ombudsman, accusing the Copyright Fund Committee of shameless abuse of power and corruption in the allocation of grants. At the centre of the scandal is the shocking revelation that Cosoma Board chairperson Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango, and board members Wendy […] The post Ombudsman to Probe Cosoma Rot: Board Members Accused of Looting Copyright Fund appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the grand spectacle of Malawian “democracy”—the presidential debate. Bright lights. Moderators in crisp suits. Cameras rolling. And for what? In a country where politics is run not by ideas but by who you know, who you owe, and who can deliver a goat, a maize sack, or a vote, these […] The post OPINION | Presidential Debates Are Nothing But Malawi’s National Beauty Contest for Politicians—Nothing Impactful appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It is beyond shameful that the very institution tasked with protecting Malawian artists—the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA)—has become a playground for greed and self-enrichment. Recent revelations that board members, including Chairperson Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango, Wendy Harawa, and Deborah Ntopa, awarded themselves grants from the Copyright Fund is nothing short of daylight robbery. Let us […] The post EDITORIAL: Shame on You COSOMA Board Members, Pay Back Stolen Funds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K10 million towards this year’s Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) Annual Lake conference set to take place from August 21 to 23 Mangochi. The conference will be held under the theme ‘From Awareness to Action: Catalysing Malawi’s Economic Resilience and Sustainable Growth’. Speaking during the […] The post NBM plc gives ICAM K10 million for annual lake conference appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new trade deal has faced criticism within the bloc for favoring Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

Head of the St Elizabeth police, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, has confirmed that a man seen in a video making threats regarding the outcome of the September 3 general elections has been arrested and charged. He is Giovannie Skeen, also...

The Ukrainian leader is pushing for talks with the Russian president to remain in the spotlight, the foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Other countries buy more crude and LNG from Russia than India, S. Jaishankar has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Steve Witkoff passed a medal for Courage from Putin to CIA deputy director Gallina in memory of her son who was killed fighting for Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian president is akin to his US counterpart in this regard, which explains why they respect each other, the vice president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The UAV capacities to accomplish various objectives, such as conducting reconnaissance, engaging targets and delivering supplies have substantially boosted capabilities on the battlefield, Andrey Serdyukov said

The talks were held in the Kremlin’s representative office and were also attended by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, as well as Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar

Russian journalists and media can be instrumental in sharing their expertise in managing large-scale information networks and deploying advanced technologies to counter disinformation, Director-General of the Thai Government Public Relations Department (PRD) Sudruetai Lertkasem said

According to the document, these options will be presented to each nation’s respective presidential national security advisors for appropriate consideration in ongoing diplomatic efforts

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick also cited the text of the statement, which specifies that the EU countries intend to purchase LNG, oil and nuclear energy products from the United States by 2028

The Russian president has signaled he is ready to meet the Ukrainian leader, but only after tangible progress is made in negotiations Read Full Article at RT.com

A Russian diplomat has told the UN that evidence shows Kiev’s special services are backing armed groups in the Sahel Read Full Article at RT.com

Luis Arce slammed the recent deployment of American armed forces in the southern Caribbean region Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU’s performance of obedience for the US president will haunt future generations Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters is serving a nine-year prison sentence on charges that include conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation.

The regime has scaled back its plans for an election on December 28 with observers dismissing the process as a sham.

The regime is rallying a cast of prominent military loyalists to front its poll farce.

The United Wa State Party said Beijing’s sanctions had forced it to end military and financial aid to its allies the TNLA, MNDAA and SSPP.

The regime is fighting to recover territory from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army ahead of the election it has promised for December 28. 

Mogadishu (HOL) — A roadside bomb killed two Somali elders and wounded their two security guards Thursday in an attack on their vehicle near Mogadishu, officials said.

The Republican-controlled chamber will gavel back into session Wednesday with an intent to vote on a plan to help the GOP in the midterms.