The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) on Friday (Aug 28) launched a set of guidelines for animal shelters — establishing benchmarks and examples of best operational practices — to safeguard animal welfare.Sharing this on Friday at Paws in the City — AVS' first adoption drive held in the city — the agency said the guidelines were developed with inputs from animal groups, veterinarians, trainers and members of the public.More than 600 responses were received during the public consultation, AVS added.Acknowledging that animal groups and shelters have established themselves as key stakeholders in the pet sector, AVS said the 15 animal groups operating shelters in Singapore — known to AVS — play an important role in the care and rehoming of pets. However, while they have developed their respective welfare practices over the years for the housing, care and rehoming of animals, there are no benchmarks for shelter operational practices in Singapore, AVS noted.

The Singapore Government has pledged US$100,000 (S$127,000) to the Singapore Red Cross' public fundraising efforts in the Nepal-Tibet floods, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Friday (Aug 28).The amount is expected to support humanitarian relief efforts and address urgent needs among those affected, MFA stated.The ministry explained that this contribution was made in response to the severe floods along the Nepal-China border — the natural disaster has resulted in the confirmed deaths of 469 people as at Friday evening, The Guardian reported.More than 1,500 have also been reported missing, including nine Singaporeans, the Nepal Tourism Board said.Footage of the incident on Wednesday showed a tsunami of mud and debris engulfing the area as many were seen attempting to flee on foot.A resulting lake formed by the landslide overflowed on Friday, forcing rescue efforts to come to a temporary standstill due to the increased risks, Reuters reported.

A new approach to buying property was presented at the autumn meeting of the Housing and Construction Authority yesterday morning, where the state of the housing market was the main focus.

The company’s revenue fell by 23% in the first half to $1.37 bln

The International Maritime Organization chief called on the international community «to work together with IMO and the wider United Nations system, to advance practical solutions to restore the freedom of navigation through the Strait»

The US economic sanctions against Iran, regardless of their name and form, are absolutely illegal and unjustified measures that violate the UN Charter, international humanitarian law and human rights, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated

The S-400 shot down a Pakistani long-range airborne warning and control system aircraft — the missile was launched at it from a distance of 314 km

Sergey Nechayev pointed to what he described as an unprecedented anti-Russian campaign in three eastern German states ahead of elections scheduled for September

Makokou, le 28 août 2026 — À l'approche de la rentrée scolaire, prévue le 7 septembre prochain, la Fondation Ma Bannière a organisé, le jeudi 27 août 2026, une importante opération de distribution de kits scolaires au bénéfice des enfants des villages de Batouala, Massaha et Nze-Vatican, dans la province de l'Ogooué-Ivindo. Cette action de solidarité, impulsée par Madame Zita Oligui Nguema, Première Dame du Gabon et fondatrice de la Fondation Ma Bannière, vise à accompagner les (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Après la disparition de Rudy Hombenet, il est temps de regarder la mortalité maternelle en face. Il y a des morts qui nous bouleversent. Et il y a des morts qui, au-delà de la douleur qu'elles provoquent, doivent nous obliger à nous interroger collectivement. La disparition brutale de Rudy Hombenet Anvingui, journaliste au quotidien L'Union, est de celles-là. À sa famille, à son enfant désormais privé de sa mère, à ses proches, ainsi qu'à toute la corporation journalistique, (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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British health officials suggest that a salmonella outbreak in the UK was caused by Ukrainian eggs, the Telegraph has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Nepali authorities resumed rescue ops after a brief pause Friday morning when a barrier lake was breached in Tibet Read Full Article at RT.com

A Zimbabwean official has been charged with culpable homicide over the Lake Kariba ferry disaster that killed 97 people Read Full Article at RT.com

Afghanistan is better off without US troops and wants stronger ties with Russia and India, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

New investment fund ADI Neuroscience will pump $1 billion into India neurotechnology startups over the next five years Read Full Article at RT.com

A feud between the Pennsylvania governor and health secretary sparked by this week's reports of measles-related deaths laid bare the increasingly polarized politics of public health.

The Iran war has become a major feature of Trump’s second term, hurting his standing with voters at home and eroding the U.S. position in the Middle East.

The Scandivanian royal was Europe's oldest-reigning monarch having reigned since January 17, 1991. On Friday, King Charles III extended his 'deepest and most heartfelt condolences'.

The 60-year-old man who assaulted local actor Huang Yiliang at his hawker stall on May 10 has been issued a 12-month conditional warning, the police told AsiaOne on Friday (Aug 28).Yiliang, 64, who runs seafood zichar stall Old Fisherman at Circuit Road Hawker Centre, previously told local media that he was attacked by the husband of the woman who runs the neighbouring Enah Hainanese Chicken Rice stall.He alleged that on May 10, Lihua had called his female assistant over to her stall, where she and her husband were waiting.As there were already tensions between them, Yiliang told his assistant to ignore them. He claimed Lihua and her husband swore at them, and he retaliated by shouting back. When he stepped out of his stall to confront them, he claimed that Lihua's husband struck his right ear from the back, causing him to fall forward.Yiliang was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital where he was given three days of medical leave and painkillers before being discharged that night.

Traffic Police (TP) is trialling the use of average speed enforcement on Singapore's expressways as more accidents resulting in injuries were recorded in the first half of 2026, even as traffic accident-related deaths fell in the same period.In its mid-year traffic situation update released on Friday (Aug 28), TP highlighted that the overall traffic situation remains worrying. From January to June, Singapore recorded a total of 60 fatal road accidents, with 61 people killed, while there were 78 fatal accidents and 79 deaths in the first half of 2025.The dip was largely due to fewer deaths among motorcyclists and pillion riders.But the authority said the overall accident and casualty counts have continued to increase, with the number of accidents resulting in injuries increasing by 3.2 per cent to 3,869 in the first half of 2026 — up from 3,748 in the same period last year.«The trends above underscore the need for sustained enforcement and public education,» TP said in its report.«Speed remains a key factor in road safety.»

Travellers departing Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint are advised that there is currently heavy departure traffic.In an update posted on its social media at 5.26pm on Friday (Aug 28), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) informed motorists that delays are expected.They are also advised to check traffic conditions before departure.Checks by AsiaOne on the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) traffic cameras indicate that the heavy traffic is not due to tailback from Malaysia.The queue is seen stretching past Woodlands Crossing, to the Woodlands Avenue 3 exit (Exit 10A) on the Bukit Timah Expressway. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Rakshabandhan by celebrating the occasion with schoolgirls at his residence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined the festivities alongside students and cadets. Notably, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi sent heartfelt greetings to the nation, emphasizing the festival's essence of mutual respect and social harmony, while wishing for strengthened bonds of affection and trust among everyone.

Jairam Ramesh criticized the Centre's new digital education initiatives. He alleged the government announced free online coaching after Rahul Gandhi's remarks. Ramesh questioned the scheme's implementation, citing a report on past enrollment shortfalls. The government's focus should be on public education, not online coaching. Rahul Gandhi's campaign highlights student concerns and women's strength in India.

Bandabets has introduced Everyday Cashback in Malawi, automatically rewarding eligible customers based on qualifying gaming activity. The post Bandabets Everyday Cashback Brings Daily Rewards to Malawi’s Betting Market appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has acknowledged that the loss of cheap energy imports has harmed the EU economy Read Full Article at RT.com

A former weather station chief has delivered explosive testimony to the parliamentary inquiry investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that killed Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, telling the committee the doomed military aircraft could in fact have landed safely at Mzuzu Airport on the morning of the tragedy. Olive Chavunguma, who served as officer-in-charge at […] The post Chikangawa plane crash inquiry hears conflicting visibility reports appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s agriculture sector is facing a mounting crisis, with damning new figures revealing the country’s export base has collapsed by 31 percent in less than a decade, as Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Roza Mbilizi issued a stark call for urgent transformation. Speaking at the official opening of the three-day 22nd National Agriculture […] The post ‘Malawi’s exports have fallen off a cliff’: Minister Mbilizi  sounds alarm as agriculture sector plunges into crisis  appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s water boards have been handed strict conditions attached to their newly approved tariff hikes, after Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Roza Mbilizi revealed that President Peter Mutharika himself initially rejected the proposal, citing concerns over inefficiencies within the boards. Speaking in an interview after touring the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) water intake […] The post Water bills set to jump 70% — as erratic supply “undermines public confidence appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.