Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle in over 300 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes via Woodlands Checkpoint on Nov 29. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Dec 3), ICA said that its Integrated Targeting Centre identified the Malaysia-registered car for enhanced checks. During the checks, ICA search and examination officers found more than 300 cartons and 1,500 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within various modified compartments of the car. In the video posted by ICA, packets of cigarettes are seen behind the front bumper and in the engine bay. The 27-year-old Malaysian man was detained and referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation. Buying, selling, conveying, possessing or dealing with duty-unpaid goods are considered serious offences under the Customs Act and the Goods and Services Tax Act. If convicted, offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty evaded, jailed for up to six years, or both. 

ED's money laundering probe stems from two FIRs registered by the Madhya Pradesh police and Chennai's police anti-corruption branch.

IndiGo has apologised for widespread flight disruptions over the past two days. The airline cited a combination of technical glitches, winter schedule changes, bad weather, airport congestion, and new crew rostering rules. To address the situation, IndiGo has adjusted its flight schedules for the next 48 hours. Affected passengers are being offered alternative flights or refunds.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar arrived in Delhi, stating his visit is for a wedding and to arrange a rally, not for political discussions with the high command. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah indicated he would only travel to Delhi if called by party leaders, as internal party dynamics continue to surface.

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 235 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and three armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day

Norway is scheduled to host 10 FIS-sponsored events in the 2025/26 season

According to Vladimir Tarabrin, Russia expects the visit by experts to eventually take place

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin noted that Moscow intended to help the republic alleviate socio-economic tensions

Georgia’s government is planning to file lawsuits in the British House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee, as well as in international courts if needed, Irakly Kobakhidze said

Alejandro Andres Carranza Medina’s family alleges that the Trump administration committed human rights violations in its campaign against suspected drug trafficking.

The liberal funder has spent tens of millions of dollars swinging dozens of district attorney races, drawing a backlash from the right.

A hard-fought victory in once-safe Republican territory came as polls show conservative support on the wane for GOP congressional majorities.

Guðmundur Ari Sigurjónsson, parliamentary group chair of the Social Democratic Alliance and member of the Parliament’s General and Educational Affairs Committee, says it has been difficult to watch the developments in the Icelandic media market in recent years.

Fljótagöng is now at the top of the government’s new transportation plan for tunnel projects. The Fjarðarheiði Tunnel does not appear on the priority list but remains under consideration, along with several other areas such as Reynisfjall, Hellisheiði, and Öxnadalsheiði, to name a few.

Russian Consul General in Phuket Yegor Ivanov province earlier said that a Russian citizen had been successfully evacuated from the flood zone

According to Dmitry Peskov, the more silence around these talks, the better chance of a good result

Sergey Vershinin underscored that «there are no sanctions currently in place that would restrict such military-technical cooperation with Syria»

«Vladimir Zelensky is now in a very weak position, as is the entire Kiev regime,» Nikolay Azarov noted

A permanent ban on Russian gas imports implies a gradual but permanent end of Russian gas imports to Europe, with LNG supplies phased out by December 31, 2026, and pipeline gas by September 30, 2027

IndiGo faced massive disruptions Wednesday, cancelling over 70 flights and causing widespread delays due to crew shortages following new duty norms, technology glitches, and airport congestion. On-time performance plummeted, impacting thousands of passengers. Airlines are working to restore normalcy, but a clear timeline remains uncertain.

TEHRAN – The head of the Organization of Student Affairs, Saeed Habiba, and Sudan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh Taha, have explored ways to enhance scientific collaborations between the two countries.

TEHRAN – Forty Iranian knowledge-based firms are participating in the Afghan Health Exhibition, being held from December 2 to 4, in Kabul.

TEHRAN – The fifth meeting of the Iran-Russia joint working group in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will be held in Moscow from December 6 to 7.

TEHRAN –  A total of 1,621,911 Iranians donated blood in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has faced backlash over a Franklin the Turtle meme as scrutiny intensifies over alleged drug-boat strikes Read Full Article at RT.com

A 1913 Fabergé Imperial Winter Egg has been sold for $30.2 million at Christie’s in London, setting a new auction record   Read Full Article at RT.com

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Singapore on Thursday (Dec 4) for the 12th Singapore-Malaysia annual leaders retreat, where the two countries are expected to sign several bilateral agreements. He will be hosted by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, according to a statement from Singapore's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Wednesday (Dec 3). The annual leaders' retreat is a key platform for the two leaders to take stock of bilateral cooperation, explore new avenues of collaboration and provide guidance on how to take bilateral relations forward. On Thursday, Anwar will be hosted to lunch by Wong. Both countries will then hold a delegation meeting. The events will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel in the Marina Bay area. [[nid:726108]]The two leaders will also witness the exchange of bilateral memorandums of understanding and agreements in areas including the fight against drugs and health. 

Customers of massage and foot reflexology chain Wan Yang have reported losses of over $904,000 in unused prepaid packages, said Melvin Yong, president of Consumers Association of Singapore (Case).In a statement to AsiaOne on Wednesday (Dec 3), Yong said that Case has received 439 complaints following Wan Yang's sudden closure on Nov 21.The current amount far exceeds the initial $29,000 previously announced by Yong on Nov 24.According to the Radin Mas MP, Wan Yang confirmed that all three of its entities — Wan Yang Holdings, Wan Yang Foot Reflexology Centre and Wan Yang Health Product & Foot Reflexology Centre — have ceased operations as of Nov 21, and are undergoing liquidation proceedings.«Wan Yang has proposed liquidators, care of RSM SG Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd, to oversee the liquidation administration,» said Yong, adding that they will be appointed following a creditors' meeting on Dec 10.

The police have arrested 13 men, aged between 21 and 39, for being suspected members of unlawful societies.The islandwide secret-society suppression operation on Nov 28 and 29 was led by the Secret Societies Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department and was supported by five police land divisions.About 40 public entertainment outlets, nightlife establishments, and food and beverage outlets, as well as close to 100 people, were checked.Police investigations on the 13 are ongoing. Anyone found guilty of being a member of an unlawful society under Section 14(3) of the Societies Act 1966 shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to $10,000 or both.From 2022 to 2024, more than 1,300 suspected members of unlawful societies were arrested.Figures from the Singapore Prison Service show that there has been a spike in the number of young people jailed for their involvement in secret society activities under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act.

Rahul Gandhi criticizes the central government for sidestepping the caste census discussion. He states the Modi government has failed the nation's Bahujan communities. The government's response in Parliament indicated no concrete plan or public dialogue for the upcoming census. The census is scheduled in phases for 2026 and 2027.

IndiGo is experiencing significant flight delays and cancellations, impacting nearly two out of three domestic passengers. This disruption stems from a critical crew shortage following the implementation of new flight duty time limitations. The airline, known for its punctuality, has seen its on-time performance plummet, causing widespread inconvenience during the peak travel season.

Bengaluru-based Biomoneta has achieved a significant first, becoming the inaugural Indian healthtech firm to secure US-FDA 510(k) Class II clearance for its innovative medical air-cleaning device. This breakthrough, powered by their unique ZeBox technology, promises to revolutionize hospital infection control by effectively eliminating airborne pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, paving the way for its deployment in US healthcare facilities.