«Being part of the SCO family is our strategic choice,» Alexander Lukashenko said
It should «boost cooperation between member states in the security and economy spheres,» the Chinese leader
«Those who unreservedly share the values and foundations of the ‘SCO spirit’- mutual respect and trust, equality, dialogue, and the pursuit of common development - are welcome to join,» Lukashenko said
The meeting is taking place from August 31 to September 1
The Russian leader emphasized that the SCO’s activities are based precisely on these principles, «uniting like-minded allies, committed to the ideas of building a fair multipolar world order»
The People’s National Party’s (PNP) Damion Crawford says a PNP government will make skills training a central part of its education agenda by introducing vocational labs in schools across Jamaica. Speaking at a PNP mass rally in Sam Sharpe Square...
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People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding says he is not surprised by the latest Don Anderson poll that show his party slightly ahead of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, arguing that the JLP is desperate to maintain power. Golding was...
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ISIS fighter, who was identified by GCHQ analysts as Mohammed Emwazi, was traced to a takeaway in Raqqa, Syria, by MI6 in 2015.
The 79-year-old continues to be the subject of curiosity and cruel jokes regarding his whereabouts from liberals who swamped social media over Labor Day Weekend.
Camilla was assaulted as a teenager and fought off her attacker with a shoe, a new royal book has claimed. The royal is said to have been on a train as a schoolgirl when a man attempted to touch her.
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A total of 195 individuals were nabbed for e-vaporiser related offences during islandwide enforcement operations at public entertainment outlets, with six found in possession of etomidate-laced pods.Some 16 multi-agency operations were conducted over a two-week period from Aug 15 to Aug 23, said the police and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in a joint statement on Aug 31.The operations involved more than 270 officers from the Singapore Police Force, Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and HSA, who conducted checks on over 1,600 people across 151 public entertainment outlets, including pubs, bars and KTV lounges.«The enforcement operations are part of the Home Team’s ongoing efforts to support the Whole-of-Government’s efforts to crack down on vaping,» said the agencies.More than 340 e-vaporisers and related components were seized from the 195 people, aged between 17 and 61, during the raids.Six out of the 195 were also found in possession of pods containing etomidate.All persons were issued fines for possessing e-vaporisers, while the six with etomidate-laced vapes will be investigated for possession of etomidate.
A train fault on the Circle Line resulted in no train services between Marina Bay and Promenade for about 35 minutes on Monday (Sept 1) morning.Rail operator SMRT announced the disruption on social media at 8.41am.It said then that free regular bus services was available between Marina Bay and Promenade MRT stations.In an update at 9.18am, SMRT said train services resumed its scheduled operations at about 9.10am.President of SMRT Trains Lam Sheau Kai said the train fault occurred at about 8.35am, and staff were immediately deployed to rectify the fault.He said the affected train was moved towards the overrun tracks to clear the line, and train services are resuming.«We apologise for the disruption during the morning peak commute and sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding,» Lam said.Previous disruptionsThis is the latest incident in a recent series of train disruptions across Singapore's MRT and LRT networks.Most recently, a signalling fault on the Downtown Line, which is managed by SBS Transit, delayed train services between Bukit Panjang and Beauty World MRT stations on Aug 28.
Cathay Cineplexes, a fixture in Singapore's film scene since 1939, is preparing to close a significant chapter in its history.The cinema chain will be undergoing voluntary liquidation, operator mm2 Asia announced on Monday (Sep 1) in a filing on Singapore Exchange.«Cathay Cineplexes had attempted to negotiate amicable resolutions with the various creditors, but (it) was unable to arrive at mutually agreeable restructuring outcomes of its payment obligations owed to these creditors,» the entertainment company said. Going forward, the board of Cathay Cineplexes will voluntarily liquidate their cinema chain to repay creditors, mm2 Asia explained, adding that the board determined operation to be «no longer feasible».The cinema chain faced multiple payment demands from landlords of its outlets over arrears and other monies owed over recent months, according to The Business Times.$122.4m net lossLast week, financial results of Cathay Cineplexes saw a net loss of $122.4 million in the 2025 fiscal year, up from $1.9 million in 2024, CNA reported last Friday (Aug 29).
Ahead of the upcoming general election on Wednesday, September 3, supporters of the People's National Party (PNP), now gathered in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St James for the party's mass rally, are expressing that they want the Jamaica...
A member of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) communications taskforce has made another appeal to undecided electors to go out and vote for the governing party in Wednesday’s general elections. A little more than 28 per cent of eligible voters do...
People’s National Party (PNP) supporters from Westmoreland Central have voiced disappointment in the representation by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in the constituency, citing poor road conditions and youth unemployment as key issues. The...
The Jamaica Labour Party's representative in Kingston Western, Desmond McKenzie, says the JLP is not afraid as it faces electors on Wednesday, even as he urged supporters to transfer the energy at Sunday's mass rally in St Catherine to the ballot...
People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St James Central, Janice Allen, has pledged to restore Montego Bay’s middle class and create opportunities for small business operators, including street vendors, to thrive in a fairer economy in the...
According to Zelensky, Ukraine’s Interior Minister Igor Klimenko and SBU chief Vasily Malyuk have just informed him that the murder suspect had been detained
Earlier, the detentions were reported by UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg
It would “not bother” the US president if former officials James Comey and John Brennan ended up in custody Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian law enforcement has detained a suspect in the killing of far-right MP and former parliamentary speaker Andrey Parubiy Read Full Article at RT.com
A man has been arrested after a car crashed through the gates of the Russian Consulate General in Sydney on Monday morning Read Full Article at RT.com
On the sidelines of the SCO summit, PM Modi met Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing, expressing India's support for a fair and inclusive electoral process in Myanmar. Discussions also covered defense cooperation and border management. Modi emphasized India's commitment to a Myanmar-led peace process through dialogue, highlighting the importance of bilateral ties within India's regional policies.
In Tianjin, Narendra Modi met with Cai Qi, a prominent member of China's Politburo Standing Committee and a close associate of Xi Jinping. Modi conveyed his aspirations for bilateral relations and requested Cai's backing to achieve the shared vision of both leaders.
As Prime Minister Modi met President Xi, Congress criticized the government's approach to China, citing the Galwan Valley incident and alleged Chinese support for Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh questioned if the government was legitimizing Chinese aggression by pursuing reconciliation without restoring the border status quo. He also raised concerns about a Chinese hydel project and the government's response to China-Pakistan cooperation.
The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall across India in September, exceeding 109% of the long-period average. Regions like Uttarakhand, north Rajasthan, and Delhi may experience heavy rainfall, potentially triggering landslides and floods. While most areas will receive normal to above-normal rainfall, the northeast and parts of south peninsular India may see below-normal rainfall.
A parliamentary committee urges the government to broaden price controls on cancer drugs, encompassing vaccines, immunotherapy, and oral chemotherapy, citing that many medications remain unaffordable due to regulatory gaps. The committee also emphasizes the need for stringent quality monitoring of generic drugs to encourage their prescription by medical professionals, addressing existing hesitancy.
