“No one will be fooled” by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s attempts to redefine the memorandum of understanding, Iran has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist and a 21-year-old woman riding pillon died in the wee hours of Thursday (June 25) after their bike skidded in Yio Chu Kang.Responding to media queries, the police said they were alerted to the accident along Yio Chu Kang Road at about 3.35am.The motorcycle is believed to have skidded, the police said.Paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force pronounced the duo dead at the scene.A video posted on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu show two blue police tents on the left-most lane, which had been cordoned off.A toppled motorcycle is seen slightly ahead.At least three police vehicles and about 10 officers are seen at the accident site.The deceased were believed to be a couple, reported Shin Min Daily News.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:738811]]lim.kewei@asiaone.com

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 12-year-old teenage girl, Koon Hui Lin, who was last seen in Ang Mo Kio.Police said in a news release on Thursday (June 25) that Hui Lin was last seen at about 10am on Wednesday at Block 131 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, wearing a black t-shirt and grey pants.The address is in the vicinity of Ang Mo Kio Town Garden and the popular Ang Mo Kio Park McDonald's. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information will be kept strictly confidential.[[nid:735166]]editor@asiaone.com 

Having recently fallen victim to a scam, a Singaporean mother nearly dismissed a call she thought was another fraud attempt — only to discover she had won $10,000 prize in a Sheng Siong-Foodpanda launch campaign.To mark their partnership, the two companies launched a campaign from June 22 to July 19 offering customers who order Sheng Siong via Foodpanda a chance to win $10,000 in cash, with one winner announced daily. Nabeelah was named the campaign's first winner on Tuesday (June 23). The 31-year-old told AsiaOne that she had just woken up when the call came through on Tuesday. Believing it might be a hoax, she remained cautious and said it took a while for the reality of her win to sink in.«Once I realised it was genuine, I was shocked and excited… it honestly felt like a dream,» she described, adding that it was a big surprise for her and her husband.

A report released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that limited emergency room capacity, difficulties in accessing standard care and the country's aging population are to blame for patients spending more than 48 hours waiting in ERs.

Military police failed to transfer almost 70 per cent of sexual offence cases over the past five years to civilian police, despite the government committing to doing so as it worked to pass a permanent change into law.

StubHub customers who had World Cup tickets cancelled at the last minute are calling on lawyers, politicians and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate the company.

[Leadership] The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over what it described as selective justice and raising fresh questions about the court's legitimacy and effectiveness.

[allAfrica] Kenya woke to barricaded roads and a near-deserted capital on Thursday as the country marked the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, with police sealing off major routes into Nairobi's Central Business District hours before planned commemorations.

Veteran Northern Irish politician Jeffrey Donaldson has surrendered his knighthood after being convicted of child abuse Read Full Article at RT.com

The French Health Ministry has said the risk of Ebola infection remains low for EU residents despite France confirming its first case Read Full Article at RT.com

Sharad Pawar, chief of NCP (SP), expressed strong confidence in his party's unity, stating none of his MPs will defect, unlike the recent Shiv Sena (UBT) split. This comes amid reports of some NCP (SP) leaders being in touch with the Ajit Pawar faction. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have approached the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding six MPs who switched allegiance to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Indian researchers have unveiled an ingenious calculator capable of identifying tuberculosis patients who are at a high risk of death upon being diagnosed. By harnessing simple clinical indicators like body mass index and oxygen levels, this tool promises to facilitate timely medical responses and mitigate mortality rates, especially in underprivileged regions.

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- On a lawn overlooking the Indian Ocean, a group of women leaders from coastal Kenya sat together for a special conversation to share stories from their communities, discuss the challenges they face, and explore locally led solutions for protecting marine ecosystems while strengthening livelihoods.

[allAfrica] The first thing you notice is the size of the Dr Fridtjof Nansen. It towers over the quay as it is docked at the Port of Mombasa under the fluttering Kenyan flag.

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.

Municipal Mayor Gustavo Duque said that first responders are committed to rescuing the survivors

The document said that the Pentagon needs $21 billion to purchase ammunition and bolster the US industrial base

Jane Hardy noted that the initial consequences of the conflict’s settlement are already noticeable in the global economy

The Russian economy is expected to shift to recovery in the second half of 2026

Alexander Gusev said the total number of casualties currently stands at 68

The investigation department of Russia’s Federal Security Service in the Donetsk People’s Republic has opened criminal cases

[New Zimbabwe] A Chiredzi man arrested on allegations of incitement to commit public violence following a viral video in which he criticised President Emmerson Mnangagwa and businessman Wicknell Chivayo spent a second night behind bars Wednesday after failing to secure bail.

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TRAILBLAZER, SCHOLAR, teacher, leader, mentor are among the descriptors for Prof John Agard who died recently at the age of 71. However, while his passing marked the end of an extraordinary career, it has not marked the end of his influence.

This fact sheet explains the rules governing the financing, management and monitoring of the European Union’s common agricultural policy (CAP) under the CAP Horizontal Regulation. It outlines the evolution of the legal framework for the 2023-2027 CAP, including changes linked to the new delivery model and the shift from compliance-based to performance-based implementation. It also explains the roles of the main governance bodies, the systems for financial management, controls and penalties, and the rules on financial discipline and the agricultural reserve. Finally, it summarises the role of the European Parliament in shaping the regulation. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet explains the Cohesion Fund, which was set up in 1994 and provides funding for environmental and trans-European network projects in the EU countries that have a gross national income per capita of less than 90% of the EU average. The fact sheet outlines the legal framework for the Cohesion Fund, the Fund’s objectives, the countries eligible for the Fund, and the budget and financial rules. It also describes the role the European Parliament plays as regards the Cohesion Fund. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP