An elderly man has been fined $3,000 for repeatedly leaving garbage on his neighbour's air-conditioning unit.The 88-year-old man, Choo Hoe Chiang, was sentenced in court on Thursday (Nov 20) after pleading guilty to one charge of using threatening behaviour under the Protection of Harassment Act, with a second similar charge also taken into consideration.Choo, who lives in a HDB flat at Margaret Drive, was reportedly upset with his neighbour living one floor above on the twelfth storey.The dispute persisted for several months, with Choo leaving bags of rubbish on his neighbour's air-con ledge on 24 separate occasions between Nov 14, 2024 and Aug 28, 2025.Choo would attach plastic bags of garbage to the end of a pole and hoist it upwards to discard on his neighbour's aircon ledge, reported CNA.According to court documents, his neighbour perceived his actions as harassment and even feared for his safety when he removed the rubbish from the ledge each time.District Judge Carol Ling sentenced Choo to a fine of $3,000, failing which he will have to serve a jail term of 10 days.

SINGAPORE — A pre-school teacher has been hauled to court for allegedly ill-treating three children under her care, including force-feeding one child until she vomited.The 36-year-old Singaporean woman, who cannot be named to protect the identities of the victims, was handed three charges under the Children and Young Persons Act on Nov 20.Charge sheets state that the incidents took place in September 2024. The location where the incidents occurred was redacted from court documents.On Sept 23, the teacher allegedly force-fed a 12-month-old child until she vomited, and hit her on her face and back.Two days later, on Sept 25, she allegedly stuffed a bib into an eight-month-old baby's mouth and put a blanket over the child's face.That day, she also allegedly ill-treated a third child, who was 10 months old, by hitting the child on the right hand.She purportedly lifted a bumper chair the child was sitting in and dropped it from knee height.The woman did not indicate a plea when her case was mentioned in court.She was offered bail of $15,000. Her case will be heard again on Dec 18.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has charged a 35-year-old man for allegedly trafficking etomidate e-vaporiser pods, also known as Kpods. The man, identified as Wee Rong Hong Marcus, was charged in court on Thursday (Nov 20). During an enforcement operation at Geylang on Nov 18, HSA officers conducted checks on Wee, who was «vaping and behaving suspiciously», said the agency in a statement on Nov 20.HSA officers found and seized a total of 17 e-vaporisers and pods from Wee, of which 13 pods were meant for sale. Laboratory testing confirmed that the seized pods contained etomidate. Investigations are ongoing and the case has been adjourned to Dec 18. HSA said that it takes a serious view of e-vaporiser and etomidate trafficking offences. Importers, sellers and distributors of etomidate e-vaporisers now face stiffer penalties. If convicted, importers can be jailed for three to 20 years and receive five to 15 strokes of the cane, while sellers and distributors can be jailed for two to 10 years and receive two to five strokes of the cane. 

[allAfrica] Africa contributes less than 4 percent of global emissions, yet the continent faces pressure to decarbonise for a greener economy. But this decarbonisation must follow development, which remains Africa's primary imperative.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre have congratulated Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after he was crowned the CAF Best Male Referee for 2025 at a ceremony held Wednesday evening at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow’s willingness to negotiate with Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu says he is depressed by the killing of soldiers and the abduction of schoolgirls by terrorists Read Full Article at RT.com

Brexit cost the UK economy up to 8% of its GDP, a report has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Governors cannot indefinitely delay Bills passed by state legislatures, the Supreme Court ruled, emphasizing cooperative federalism. However, courts cannot set hard deadlines for governors or the President on Bills, nor can they grant 'deemed assent' or compel the President to seek judicial opinions. The ruling clarifies the limits of judicial intervention while upholding constitutional accountability.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen waving his signature gamcha at Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony in Patna, marking the latter's record 10th term as Bihar Chief Minister. PM Modi congratulated the new government and thanked the people of Bihar for the NDA's significant mandate.

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Researchers say that a simple weakness allowed them to access 3.5 billion profiles on the Meta-owned messaging app.

Until the weekend, Trump had done all he possibly could to resist publishing what the government holds on the Epstein scandal.

The top independent high streets in the UK have been revealed. Featuring small businesses, independent shops and local restaurants, they are often far better than typical high streets.

William and Catherine, both 43, joined an array of stars like Jessie J, Matt Lucas and host Jason Manford at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the Royal Variety Performance yesterday.

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release investigative files relating to Jeffrey Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com

European officials have not been briefed on the specifics of the new peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine, The Telegraph says Read Full Article at RT.com

A new RT ad campaign across digital and print platforms celebrates historic Indo-Russian ties Read Full Article at RT.com

The FSB says it has prevented a Ukrainian assassination attempt involving a British-made nerve agent Read Full Article at RT.com

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Sygnus has launched its Hurricane Relief and Rebuild Initiative, committing over $16 million toward a $60 million target to support recovery in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. The effort has already raised $32 million, boosted by a $...

The St Ann Chamber of Commerce is supporting recommendations for a task force made up of stakeholders to aid in the recovery efforts of St Ann. Hurricane Melissa damaged sections of St Ann on October 28, destroying homes and flooding communities,...

NEW YORK: The funeral for the late Jamaican consul general to New York, Alsion Roach-Wilson, is set for Friday, December 5. The service will be held at the Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey, starting at 11 a.m. Roach-Wilson died at...

COVID-19 caused serious psychological strain for Jamaicans, but the mental health challenges emerging after Hurricane Melissa are, in many cases, more severe, long-term, and layered onto existing stressors, according to St James-based senior...

No authorisation has been granted by the Ministry of Education for classes to resume at a primary school in northwest St Elizabeth, where at least four families have been sheltering since Hurricane Melissa destroyed their homes last month, a senior...

The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) has unveiled five city franchises for its inaugural season, set to take place in New Delhi from December 1-7, 2025. Launched by The Times Group and sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association, the league aims to boost the sport's popularity with top Indian and international players competing in a city-versus-city format.

Jan Suraaj supremo Prashant Kishor observed a day-long maun vrat at Bihar's Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram following his party's electoral defeat. Kishor took full responsibility for the Jan Suraaj's poor performance, vowing to work harder to fulfill his resolve to improve Bihar. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister for a record tenth time.

Young professionals who spoke to the Daily Mail named the high cost of living, rising taxes and a sense that 'everything is always broken' for their decision to pack up and go.

In a private email exchange, released in the latest tranche of files by US lawmakers, Epstein was warned to distance himself from the then Prince in 2015.

A new report reveals over 50,000 children in conflict with the law are awaiting justice, with over 55% of cases pending before Juvenile Justice Boards. Despite the Juvenile Justice Act's decade-long implementation, the system struggles with delays, vacancies, and inadequate infrastructure, failing to ensure timely justice for children.

Nitish Kumar secures an unprecedented tenth term as Bihar's Chief Minister, demonstrating remarkable political resilience. Despite numerous alliance shifts and criticisms, he has once again swept the state, shattering notions of age-related fatigue. His consistent victory, attributed to strategic governance and welfare initiatives, solidifies his position as a dominant force in Bihar's politics.

At a vibrant ceremony, Nitish Kumar was officially sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th occasion, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance to witness the momentous occasion. This inauguration heralds the establishment of a new NDA government following their sweeping success in the 2025 Assembly elections.

[DW] US President Trump says he's ready to push for an end to the war in Sudan. During his trip to Washington, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman asked the president to help bring peace to the African country.

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