A child was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in the living room of an Yishun HDB flat on Friday (July 3).In a Facebook post the same day, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the blaze at Block 381C Yishun Ring Road at around 5.15pm.Firefighters arrived to find the living room of a 12th floor flat on fire.They entered the smoke-filled unit and extinguished the blaze with a water jet.While in the unit, firefighters also found a child inside a bedroom. The child was assessed for smoke inhalation and conveyed to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.The cause of the fire is under investigation, said SCDF. [[nid:739313]]dana.leong@asiaone.com 

A 31-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (July 2) for allegedly stealing a motorcycle from a car park in Bedok.Police said in a news release on Friday night that they were alerted to the case, which took place at a multi-storey car park along Bedok South Road, at about 2.20pm on June 28.Officers from Bedok Police Division and the Police Operations Command Centre identified and arrested the man through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras.The stolen motorcycle has since been recovered.The 31-year-old will be charged in court on Saturday with theft of a motor vehicle.If found guilty, the man can be jailed for up to seven years and also fined.Police reminded motorcycle owners to always remove their ignition keys and lock their motorcycles when unattended.Motorists should also not leave spare keys or transponders inside any storage compartments of their motorcycles.[[nid:739576]]editor@asiaone.com 

Singapore and Timor-Leste can expand their cooperation and build on existing partnerships, with Singapore poised to provide additional support to the newest Asean member, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.Speaking to the media on Friday (July 3) at the end of his two-day official visit to Timor-Leste, PM Wong said the two nations are «opening a new chapter in our bilateral partnership».«We are adding substance to our relationship, and I'm sure that will continue to grow over time, and so the cooperation is stronger than ever,» he said, adding that healthcare and education are just two areas in which partnership has been deepened.Timor-Leste's participation in Asean will also create more opportunities for cooperation, said PM Wong.Singapore's relationship with Timor-Leste «goes back a long way», he said, explaining that the city-state has supported Timor-Leste's nation-building journey since 1999.

The chief physician at Vogur Addiction Treatment Center says large drug seizures have not historically had a noticeable impact on the supply of illegal drugs in Iceland.

Recevoir est un privilège, mais savoir remercier est une noblesse. À Lébamba, en marge de la cérémonie de remise des équipements agricoles, une véritable leçon de vie s'est écrite sous les regards admiratifs des invités. Loin de se contenter d'accueillir avec reconnaissance les équipements mis à leur disposition, les coopératives et associations du département de la Louetsi-Wano ont tenu à répondre à cet élan de solidarité par un geste aussi symbolique qu'émouvant. Réunis comme un (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Chef de l'État, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé une audience à Son Excellence Passalé Kanabé Marcelin, ministre de l'Eau et de l'Énergie de la République du Tchad, porteur d'un message du Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno, Président de la République du Tchad. Mandaté par le Chef de l'État tchadien, l'émissaire est venu remettre une invitation officielle au Président de la République à prendre part au Sommet sur l'eau, coorganisé par la République du Tchad et la Banque (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

DR Congo has begun a trial of two possible Ebola treatments as nearly 440 people die in Bundibugyo strain outbreak Read Full Article at RT.com

The US was concerned that Israel could assassinate Iranian negotiators to derail peace talks, the New York Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Rostec has showcased Russia’s pioneering Mnogotochie anti-drone rounds Read Full Article at RT.com

UN warns Pakistan over conservation work at Taxila’s historical monuments that undermined their integrity Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU wants to end reliance on Russian nuclear fuel, but enrichment capacity, VVER reactors, and fuel-assembly shortages make it costly Read Full Article at RT.com

The RSS has demanded strict action regarding alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya, welcoming the SIT probe. India maintains the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended due to Pakistan's alleged support for terrorism. The Centre has summoned Meta over child abuse material on Instagram, while a Tibetan activist's self-immolation outside the UN highlights Tibet rights. Police are questioning a friend in connection with the Pune realtor's murder.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a significant three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6-11. This visit aims to bolster India's ties with these nations. Notably, his trip to New Zealand marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly four decades, highlighting the growing importance of the recently signed Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.

A significant power struggle has erupted within the Trinamool Congress as a rebel faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, seized control of the party's Kolkata headquarters. This move follows their appeal to the Election Commission to claim the party's name and symbol. The faction asserts its legitimacy amidst ongoing disputes with the Mamata Banerjee-led camp, escalating the internal conflict over organisational leadership.

NBS Bank has unveiled one of the biggest strategic transformations in its history, abandoning its traditional Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Banking model in favour of a comprehensive Business Banking strategy that promises to fundamentally change how businesses are financed, supported and grown in Malawi. Rather than simply introducing a new brand, the bank says […] The post NBS Bank Scraps SME Banking, Unveils Bold Business Banking Strategy to Help Build Malawi’s Next Business Giants appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A second Malawian woman returning from South Africa under the government’s voluntary evacuation programme has died after crossing into Malawi through Mwanza Border, authorities have confirmed. The latest fatality occurred on Friday morning shortly after the woman entered Malawi, making her the second female returnee to die while travelling home following evacuation from xenophobic attacks […] The post Second Malawian returnee from South Africa dies during evacuation to Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Perfect Property Solutions Company Limited has boosted the upcoming M’mbelwa Royal Golf Tournament with a K3.5 million sponsorship. The handover took place this past Friday ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The tournament serves as a key fundraiser for the Umthetho Cultural Festival, an annual celebration of […] The post Perfect Property Solutions Boosts M’mbelwa Royal Golf Tournament with K3.5 Million appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Edna Muluzi, daughter of crash victim Shanil Dzimbiri Muluzi, has appeared before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating the 10 June 2024 military plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others — and presented a list of 11 questions she says the committee must answer. Her testimony touched on suspicious phone activity, […] The post Shanil’s SIM card ‘active after her death’: family demands answers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) has called for urgent corrective measures to address systemic challenges within the construction sector, asserting that such reforms are essential for the industry to achieve national and regional competitiveness. Speaking at the commemoration of National Construction Day in Lilongwe, CIRA Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Gerald Khonje, acknowledged the progress […] The post CIRA Calls for Strategic Reforms to Boost Construction Sector appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Cristiano Ronaldo commiserated his old friend and team-mate Luka Modric and shared a heartfelt embrace and chat after his Portugal side knocked the Croatians out of the World Cup. 

Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, has been named as a suspect believed to be the would-be assassin seen in a bucket hat following the Monaco bombing of a Ukrainian oligarch.

The Transport for London (TfL) bus ploughed into the front of the property on St Quintin Avenue in Notting Hill on Thursday evening, leaving the vehicle embedded in the building.

The former England and Chelsea captain is 'worried' that Tuchel treats Spence and other less established stars in a way he wouldn't dare try with the bigger names.

Alastair Hilton was having a drink with a friend in Chiswick on Thursday night when uniformed officers took him outside to grill him about his social media posts.

According to Iran's Chief of police Ahmad-Reza Radan, over 65,000 law enforcement officers will ensure security during mourning events

As an exception, fuel exports will be permitted by decision of the Kazakh government and for the provision of humanitarian aid

South Caucasus expert David Martirosyan noted that the EU’s claims of «billions of euros in profit» from the development of transport routes «do not reflect the current economic reality, but largely serve as a political tool»

Fifty lawmakers signed in support of the bill’s initiative

The ceremony is taking place at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran's largest religious and public complex

A victim who was involved in an Orchard Road brawl in the early hours of Thursday (July 2) was repeatedly slashed with a kitchen knife on his neck and the back of his head, a court heard.At the State Courts on Friday, three alleged assailants were charged with causing hurt with a deadly weapon with common intention.The trio, Jason Li Zhijie, 33, Clapton Goh Jun Siong, 27, and Badril Fitri Khasnuri, 25, are accused of committing the offence at about 2.55am along Buyong Road at the junction of Orchard Road.The location is near the Concorde Hotel Singapore.The three men will return to court in two weeks' time on July 17.If found guilty, they each face a jail term of up to seven years, a fine, caning, or any combination of such punishments.Under the law, when a crime is committed jointly by several persons, each person is liable for it as if it was committed by just one of them.The fight reportedly broke out when two groups of people clashed.The Singapore Civil Defence Force said five people were taken conscious to hospital.

Queenstown Sport Centre — Singapore's first sports complex which opened in 1970 — has reopened after being hit by renovation delays.As part of its soft launch, members of the public can use the gym and swimming pool for free until July 6.In a post on its Facebook page ActiveSG Circle Wednesday (July 1), Sport Singapore said: «As we progressively ramp up operations over the coming weeks ahead of our official opening, we'd love for you to drop by, explore the refreshed facilities and be part of this exciting new chapter with us.»The statutory board added: «Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to fine-tune and settle in.»Queenstown Sport Centre closed on May 14, 2023, for upgrading works, with completion initially scheduled for the end of 2025.AsiaOne has reached out to Sport Singapore for more information.

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has highlighted that remaining silent in the face of environmental destruction caused by warmongers is the same as accepting a threat that will, sooner or later, impact everyone.

TEHRAN – The natural resources and watershed management department of Khuzestan province has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MA VOSTOK, a Russian company, to combat desertification and mitigate the impacts of sand and dust storms (SDSs) in the province's industrial regions, particularly the Shadegan oil field.