A woman stayed just 10 days in a rented flat before moving out, after discovering that there were at least 13 other people living in the three-room unit.41-year-old Liu told Shin Min Daily News that her sister had rented a bed in an HDB flat at Block 501 Jurong West Street 51 in August, for a monthly rate of $450.Anxious to move in after securing a job here, the woman did not view the flat and paid the 'landlord' one month's rent and a deposit of $450, which came up to a total of $900.Liu said her sister only realised she had rented a sublet unit after moving in and finding 10 other flat occupants.«There are four 'rooms'. Two of the rooms each housed six people, with a third room occupied by a couple. It is unclear how many people are in the last room,» she claimed.A photo Liu gave Shin Min depicts three bunk beds in a room, with towels which served as privacy «curtains» draped over the beds.While the woman's bed was in the master bedroom, which has an attached toilet, she was purportedly not allowed to use it, and all tenants had to share the other toilet.

Hailing a taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre will cost more at certain times from Oct 1.In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Sept 24), transport operator ComfortDelGro announced that it is extending the surcharge hours for trips starting from the cruise centre's taxi stand.Currently, a $5 surcharge is added to metered fares for trips from the cruise centre from 7am to 10.59am every day, including public holidays.From Oct 1, this surcharge will instead apply from 7am to 4.59pm on the same days. At all other timings, a $3 surcharge will apply. ComfortDelGro explained in its post that this move aims to increase the supply of taxis at underserved areas by incentivising drivers to go there.

The Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon North was evacuated after a suspicious parcel was delivered there.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that they were alerted to the case of a suspicious parcel being delivered to a mosque at 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 on Wednesday (Sept 24), at about 5.20pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that an unknown parcel was found on the premises upon its arrival.It added that the area has been cordoned off and hazmat specialists are currently investigating at the scene.The mosque was evacuated by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure, said the police.Police officers and SCDF are at scene to assess and manage the situation. Members of the public are advised to avoid the vicinity of 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2. Investigations are ongoing.In a Facebook post made on the same day, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) stated that it is aware of the incident and working closely with authorities on the matter.This is a developing story.bhavya.rawat@asiaone.com

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that no one guilty will be spared in the alleged paper leak of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) exam question paper.

Sonam Wangchuk halted his hunger strike as protests demanding Ladakh's statehood turned violent, with vandalism reported in Leh. Authorities imposed restrictions, including banning gatherings, after agitators torched a BJP office and clashed with police. The protests, driven by the Leh Apex Body youth wing, advocate for statehood and Sixth Schedule status.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for families of rain-related deaths and urged CESC to provide Rs 5 lakh for electrocution victims. At least 10 people died, nine in Kolkata due to electrocution from exposed wires amid waterlogging. The state government will ensure employment for the deceased's families, addressing the flood-like situation worsened by inadequate dredging.

The BJP has accused Congress councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag of inciting violence during recent protests in Ladakh, sparked by demands for statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule. These protests, which saw the BJP office and vehicles set ablaze, led to activist Sonam Wangchuk calling for peace and expressing sorrow over the vandalism.

The White House said a broken escalator and teleprompter could be evidence of sabotage. The U.N. suggested the mishaps might have been due to Trump’s officials.

Violet was appearing as part of an event titled Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action.

Russia is feared to have hit a Spanish Air Force plane with a GPS attack, after a flight carrying Spain's defence minister suffered an electronic 'disturbance'.

Standing in the bedroom, tugging socks on to my four-year-old son's feet, I felt my phone buzz with the news every working mother dreads. Our child's nursery had been forced to close for the day.

Shkar Jamal, 24, was due to be sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court for the incident which happened in Bournemouth, Dorset, on May 6.

The Grade I listed tower of All Hallows Staining Church was balanced on stilts above a 60,000 square foot excavation site at 50 Fenchurch Street.

The ministers of Iceland’s government have shared their favorite childhood books — the ones they loved most when they were in elementary school.

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Somayyeh Rafiei, MP and the vice president of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians Conference on Environment and Development (APPCED) executive committee, participated in the 21st APPCED, held in South Korea on September 23.

TEHRAN – Iranian students have secured first and second places in the inventions and innovative technologies area in TEKNOFEST  competition, showcasing new Iranian youths' capabilities in robotics, artificial intelligence, and technological innovations fields.

TEHRAN – Organized by the University of Zanjan, the second International Congress on Cancer Prevention is scheduled to take place from October 1 to 2, aiming to foster research collaborations with national and international educational institutions, NGOs, and ministries.

TEHRAN –The previous water year (September 22, 2024 – September 22, 2025) came to an end with 142.3 mm of precipitation, showing a 39.4 percent drop compared to the long-term figure of 234.9 mm recorded in the long term.

[HRW] The following remarks were delivered by Ida Sawyer, director of Human Rights Watch's Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division, during a Side Event at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2025.

[Independent (Kampala)] When the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola on Sept.4, memories of past outbreaks came rushing back. Fear spread quickly in Kasai Province, where the virus was detected.

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has issued a new directive governing persons authorised to transact in foreign currencies and the requirements for obtaining authorisation. This New FX Directive clarifies who can transact in foreign currencies and under what conditions. The New FX Directive builds on prior regulatory frameworks to strengthen enforcement and reduce unauthorised foreign currency transactions in the country.

President Donald Trump went scorched earth as he delivered an astonishing speech at the United Nations General Assembly today - but one attendee appeared less than impressed.

The tensions coursing through the country have been on stark display, as a teacher and two city council members face a backlash over their words.

A State Department plan to reallocate close to $2 billion in foreign aid marks the latest challenge to Congress’ authority over federal spending.

“This job is not worth it if you constantly have to be putting your finger to the wind,” said Van Hollen (D), the Maryland senator, in a recent interview.

New York (HOL) — Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, met Tuesday with Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali on the sidelines of the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly, officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s intelligence agency, working with international partners, killed three senior al-Shabab commanders in an airstrike in the country’s central Hiiraan region, the government said Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Wednesday he has no intention of extending his term in office and pledged that national elections will be held on schedule.

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