Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) has said that online accusations of wrongful treatment towards a patient were not made with full context of the situation.The hospital said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Oct 21) that it takes the allegations of «insensitive and inappropriate» treatment made by the female patient seriously.Earlier in October, a Facebook user had made a series of Facebook posts claiming that hospital staff of a TTSH ward had forcibly restrained her and administered an «unknown» injection.The incident, she said, took place on Oct 10 where several nursing staff went into the ward, «ripped opened» her clothes and gave her an injection.She alleged that she was arrested and transferred to the Institute of Mental Health despite being «in a clear mind and stable». The patient claimed she was assessed to be of sound mind by doctors there and discharged.She also posted a copy of a police report that she made on Oct 18. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police confirmed that a report was lodged.

Changi Airport posted 17.3 million passenger movements in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 3.1 per cent compared to the previous corresponding period. Airport operator Changi Airport Group (CAG) reported on Wednesday (Oct 22) that aircraft movements, which includes take-offs and landings, totalled 91,600 — comparable to the same period in 2024. The operator indicated Australia, China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia as the airport's top five markets for the quarter. «China and Vietnam recorded the strongest growth, at 9.7 per cent and 11.3 per cent respectively. The top five city links for the quarter were Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, Denpasar (Bali) and Shanghai, with the Singapore-Jakarta route posting double-digit growth,» added CAG. Meanwhile, despite global trade uncertainties, the operator reported a 3.7 per cent increase in airfreight throughput compared to the same period last year.The airfreight throughput for the third quarter stands at 531,000 tonnes. 

A total of 18 motorists aged between 23 and 48 will be charged for drink driving on Thursday (Oct 23).In a statement on Oct 22, the police said the 18 motorists were arrested between July and October 2025 after failing breathalyser tests. A 33-year-old man will also be given an additional charge over leaving his van in a manner that caused undue convenience to others.Police said the man was found to have left his van in a stationary position at Clive Street, obstructing other road users and potentially posing a danger to them.

Ukraine and its European backers are working on a peace plan that rules out any territorial concession to Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide has denied claims that plans for a meeting with US President Donald Trump were canceled Read Full Article at RT.com

The talks come months after University of Virginia President James E. Ryan resigned amid pressure from the Justice Department.

George Abaraonye lost a vote of no confidence today over social media posts in which he appeared to celebrate Charlie Kirk's shooting.

The Met has announced it will end the practice of investigating 'non-crime hate incidents' - or NCHIs - after dropping a case against Father Ted writer Graham Linehan over posts about trans activists.

Focus groups carried out by pollster Lord Ashcroft found that voters of 'all political backgrounds' oppose the policy announced by the Prime Minister last month.

Daniel has been documenting his preparations for the trip on TikTok and has been collecting donations for equipment needed to take Caroline home one final time through GoFundMe.

Kira Cousins is said to have pretended to have given birth to 'Bonnie-Leigh' earlier this month - but days later told the 'baby's' dad she had died when, in reality, there was no child.

A commuter's encounter with a ScamShield ad on the MRT has sparked online amusement after he was 'Rickrolled' by the campaign.«Your bill is overdue. Pay now to avoid disruption http://p4ybill.cc/27js,» said the advertisement spotted at HabourFront MRT station.The 16-second clip shows TikToker Derrick entering the link from the ad into his phone, before Rick Astley's 1987 hit Never Gonna Give You Up starts playing.

RIYADH: At the upcoming “Jewels of the World” exhibition, on-site value added tax refunds will be available to international visitors through a partnership with Global Blue. The event is scheduled to run from Oct. 3-7 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh with over 100 international brands participating. It will then move to the Jeddah Hilton from Oct. 11-14. A development at this year’s event is the availability of these on-site VAT refunds.

KABUL: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed shelter aid in eastern Afghanistan this week as part of the emergency response project to assist earthquake victims in the country. This aid included 2,000 shelter kits, 2,000 tents, 10,000 blankets, and 2,000 kitchen utensil kits. KSrelief also distributed 4,633 emergency shelter kits to the Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan regions of Pakistan.

MEXICO CITY: Saudi Arabia and Mexico have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in accounting, auditing, and professional oversight, marking a new chapter in their relations. The agreement was inked in the Mexican capital by Hussam Al-Angari, president of the Saudi General Court of Audit, and David Colmenares Paramo, head of Mexico’s Supreme Audit Institution. The signing ceremony was attended by Fahad bin Ali Al-Manawer, the Saudi ambassador to Mexico.

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports, in cooperation with the Saudi Falcons Club, has launched a special stamp for the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025. The exhibition is being held at the headquarters of the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham (north of Riyadh) from Oct. 2 to Oct. 11, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event is expected to attract 1,300 exhibitors and brands from more than 45 countries.

KUWAIT CITY: Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan headed the Kingdom’s delegation in Kuwait at the 124th meeting of the GCC’s Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee. The ministers looked at topics related to enhancing cooperation among the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, and followed up on developments to achieve this goal.

JULIE BINDEL: Finally, a victory for common sense. That was my first reaction to the news that the Metropolitan Police will no longer investigate so-called non‑ crime hate incidents (NCHIs).

In a farcical development, a candidate to lead the child sexual abuse review pulled out at a late stage. Three victims have also resigned from an advisory group, labelling it a 'cover-up'.

Prince Andrew has lived for two decades rent-free at Royal Lodge, paying just 'one peppercorn (if demanded) per annum' - according to the terms made public by the Crown Estate.

With inflation figures this morning expected to bring more gloom, Rachel Reeves yesterday conceded that the economy is 'not working as it should' but attempted to blame Brexit.

A spooky and isolated castle beloved by the King near John O'Groats in Scotland would also make an ideal far-flung place for the monarch and Prince William to banish their disgraced relatives.

The European Union increased its own production of artillery shells from 300,000 in 2023 to 2 million in 2025

Special representative of the Russian President for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev emphasized that preparations for the summit are underway

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico pointed out that there is already clear evidence of efforts to prevent it at all costs

Lawyer Jean-Michel Darrois said that former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was placed in a nine-square-meter cell

The proposed Russia-US summit in Hungary has unsettled EU officials across the bloc, according to Financial Times Read Full Article at RT.com

US Vice President J.D. Vance has said he does not know who will govern Gaza in the long term, but security is the top priority Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has said that his potential summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin should not be “a wasted time” Read Full Article at RT.com

The inability to grasp the concerns of voters and resolve internal divisions will be the death of British and Australian conservatives Read Full Article at RT.com