From Boris Johnson to Emmanuel Macron: why Western Europe’s political class appears less capable than previous generations Read Full Article at RT.com

An Indian crew member is reported missing following an attack on the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy off Oman Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian and Chinese warships held live-fire drills in the Yellow Sea as part of the Joint Sea-2026 exercises Read Full Article at RT.com

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Brunei from July 14 (Tuesday) to 17 as the Singapore Government's representative to the 80th birthday celebrations of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.As part of the official celebrations, SM Lee will attend the royal guard of honour parade and the investiture ceremony on Wednesday, as well as the royal banquet on Thursday. While in Brunei, SM Lee will have audiences with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and other members of the royal family. He will also meet with various Bruneian ministers and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel training in Brunei.The SAF has been using Temburong for training since 1977.SM Lee will be accompanied by his wife Ho Ching, and Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming.Singapore's leaders send congratulatory lettersPresident Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, SM Lee, and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong have written congratulatory letters to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. 

Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing will make a two-day working visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from July 14 (Tuesday) to July 15.Chan, who had previously served as Singapore's military attache in Indonesia when he was in the Singapore Armed Forces, will jointly launch the Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni initiative with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said in a news release on Monday that the alumni is intended to bring together officers from the Singapore Armed Forces and Indonesian National Defence Forces who have worked together or completed a study stint in Singapore and Indonesia respectively.It added that the alumni will allow officers from both countries to maintain their personal relationships forged through shared experiences, and, in turn, support the bilateral defence relationship between both countries.Singapore's Chief of Defence Vice Admiral Aaron Beng and his Indonesian counterpart General Agus Subiyanto will also participate in the launch as co-presidents.

A 46-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt after a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Jalan Besar on Sunday (July 12).Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to an accident at the junction of Kitchener Road and Jalan Besar at about 9.40pm. A video of the incident shared on Facebook page SGRV Admin shows a car travelling through the junction while the traffic light in the opposite direction was red.A motorcycle was seen travelling straight through the junction before colliding with the car. The motorcyclist was later seen lying on the road, appearing to be in distress.A 28-year-old male motorcyclist was taken conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, said the police. A 46-year-old male car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt. Police investigations are ongoing. 

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The long-running dispute over the proposed boundaries for Portmore intensified last Thursday as the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) began the process of finalising constituency and electoral boundaries for the country’s proposed 15th parish.

Hungary’s National Assembly will begin proceedings to remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, if he does not sign the bill on the 17th amendment to the Constitution, which envisages his resignation, the Hungarian prime minister noted

The frequency of Ukraine’s attacks remains critically high, Yevgenia Yashina said

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 13th

According to the agency, Russia, China, and the United States have launched hundreds of satellites into orbit over the past five years, tested new systems, and actively deployed so-called satellite inspectors capable of approaching objects in orbit and monitoring their activity

In total, London expanded its anti-Russian sanctions list by 10 entries and added 14 new names to the sanctions list related to cybersecurity

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) previously restored the Russian Olympic Committee's membership and recommended lifting all restrictions on Russian athletes

FSB officers seized 24 FPV drones equipped with neural control modules manufactured in the UK, the United States, Canada and Sweden that were resistant to electronic warfare

During the voyage, the cadets trained in navigational disciplines and ship handling, performed the duties of watch officers and navigators and also completed training in countering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and uncrewed boats

According to Cezary Tomczyk, Warsaw received guarantees from the US that the missiles would be replenished tenfold in case of danger

Ukrainian drone attacks have killed nearly a dozen civilians and injured more than ten others across several Russian regions overnight Read Full Article at RT.com

More than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded in Europe last month amid the worst heatwave in decades, Reuters reported, citing official data Read Full Article at RT.com

A major Ukrainian plot to target military airfields deep inside Russian with FPV drones has been thwarted, the FSB has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Algeria and Mali have agreed to restore diplomatic relations after a yearlong dispute triggered by a drone incident Read Full Article at RT.com

As a child growing up in Sign, Orange district, St James, Roshann Watson did not have the luxury of financial stability, but she had an insatiable curiosity about the human body. Today, that curiosity has blossomed into extraordinary academic success at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, where she graduated with a 4.02 GPA and is set to begin pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree in September.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Council is exploring opportunities for greater collaboration with Jamaica’s legal fraternity as part of efforts to strengthen regional partnerships and advance the legal profession across the Caribbean.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha has pledged to publicly account for the savings generated through the government’s austerity measures, following mounting pressure from civil society organisations demanding proof that the cost-cutting programme has delivered tangible results. Mwanamvekha said the government will present a comprehensive report during the Mid-Year Budget Review in […] The post Mwanamvekha promises full austerity report after mounting pressure appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi and Tanzania are working to resolve the matter diplomatically, according to the latest update, after a Tanzanian vessel was detained at Monkey Bay jetty on Lake Malawi for allegedly docking without prior clearance from Malawi Lake Services or the relevant security authorities. The incident has prompted a wave of reaction on Malawian social media, […] The post Malawi, Tanzania seek diplomatic fix as unauthorised vessel and doctored images stoke tension appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Authorities in South Africa are hunting for a 28-year-old Malawian woman who is suspected of having stolen R10 million, including old gold jewelry. Media reports in South Africa are identifying her as Fatima Lawerence, who is also believed to use the name Esther on her passport. She is being sought after a reported theft at […] The post Malawian woman wanted in SA on R10m theft from employer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The High Court in Blantyre has resumed proceedings in the murder trial of Dr Victoria Bobe, following Friday’s session, which was dominated by the cross-examination of the prosecution’s third witness, Assistant Superintendent of Police Christopher Pangeti, the lead investigating officer. Pangeti told the court that investigators linked the accused persons to the murder through what […] The post Court resumes hearing in Victoria Bobe murder trial appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Barely three months after Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha unveiled what government billed as a recovery budget to revive the economy and ease pressure on ordinary Malawians, the country’s economic trajectory is moving in the opposite direction. The warning signs are no longer coming only from political opponents. They are emerging from Parliament, independent economists and […] The post Mwanamvekha faces reckoning as ‘recovery budget’ forecasts collapse appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Supreme Court has overturned the Gauhati High Court's rulings on foreigner status, with Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta calling for a re-examination of cases by tribunals. They highlighted that citizenship matters hold significant constitutional weight and must be approached with procedural fairness, stressing the state's duty to safeguard against misuse of citizenship assertions.

A vacation bench comprising Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayanan passed the order while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to prevent the slaughter of cows in places other than designated slaughterhouses. «The question that calls for consideration in this PIL is whether cows and calves can be sacrificed in places not designated as slaughterhouses on the occasion of Bakrid?» the bench observed.

The Act empowers the BJP government with sweeping powers including preventive detention, property confiscation and the removal of suspected troublemakers from specific areas. The government says the law is aimed at tackling organised crime and anti-social activities, while the Opposition has criticised it as draconian and vulnerable to misuse. The government says the legislation is designed to strengthen public safety.