A man begging for money along Waterloo Street was arrested by the police after some members of the public raised doubts about his behaviour.  The man, who has a 7cm tumour on his jaw, was seen sitting outside Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple on Dec 31, reported Shin Min Daily News. With legs of different lengths, he relied on crutches to walk. Seated in front of a lamppost, the man would hold two to three packets of tissue in his hand, attempting to sell them to passers-by.  Upon seeing his disabilities, several people handed him cash, ranging from $2 to $10. They did not take any tissues from him.  According to Shin Min, the man received about $50 in the span of 10 minutes.  His actions eventually caught the attention of member of the public who called the police on him.  Officers arrived at the scene and took the man aside for questioning. When asked for his identification, the man pulled out a passport believed to be from China.  The questioning continued for about half an hour before the man was taken away in a police car. 

Singaporean households will receive $300 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers on Friday (Jan 3) to help with cost of living. In a video posted to his social media pages, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that the vouchers are available for redemption on Friday, and are valid till Dec 31. «I hope this will go some way in supporting you and your family,» said PM Wong. The latest tranche of CDC vouchers are part of the $1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package which were announced during Budget 2024.  Singaporeans would get $600 in CDC vouchers — which would be split into two disbursements in June 2024 and January 2025. 

The results of the 2024 GCE O-level examinations will be released next Friday (Jan 10).  School candidates will receive their results from their secondary schools from 2.30pm on Jan 10, said the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) on Friday (Jan 3). Details on the specific collection arrangements will be shared by the respective schools.  School candidates who are unable to collect their results in person can appoint a proxy to collect a physical copy of the results on their behalf. To do so, the proxies must produce relevant documents for the school's verification when collecting results.  School candidates may also approach their respective schools if they are unable to appoint a proxy.  Private candidates with a Singpass account may retrieve their results online via the SEAB's candidates portal from 3.15pm on Jan 10 to 11pm on Jan 24.  Those without a Singpass account can view their results on the portal with the account they created when during registration for the exams. 

The former headteacher of a primary school has avoided a classroom ban despite describing one pupil as a 'fat slug' and labelling another as 'f***ing ugly'.

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President Lazarus Chakwera swept into power on a wave of hope and high expectations, with promises of a lean, efficient, and transparent government at the core of his campaign. However, as his term nears its end, his track record suggests a growing gap between his words and actions, leaving many Malawians disappointed and disillusioned. A […] The post Analysis: On Cabinet, is President Chakwera living up to his promise? A resounding no! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The number of Instagram users continues to grow steadily each day. There are two billion users on Instagram now. So, getting brand sponsorships on Instagram is a very good way to make money from your content. But, for brands to see you and want to work with you, you need some followers first. And the […] The post How Instagram followers unlock sponsorship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[New Times] The City of Kigali has initiated the construction of culverts in flood-prone areas as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of heavy rains and flooding.

[New Times] Rwandan R&B musician The Ben was deeply emotional during his unforgettable concert at the BK Arena on January 1, 2025.

A huge, red-hot object fell from the sky into a Kenyan village on Monday afternoon according to local residents cited by the country’s national broadcaster, prompting an immediate investigation by the national space agency.

The Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have signed a USD 700 million loan agreement to support the implementation of the Financial Sector Strengthening Project on Tuesday 31st December 2024, which aims to enhance the stability and sustainability of Ethiopia’s financial sector.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the country’s official assumption of its seat on the United Nations Security Council with a celebratory event at its headquarters in Mogadishu on Thursday.

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The Corruption Investigation Office is looking into the circumstances of the announcement of martial law by the president who has been accused of insurrection following the move

Astana favors talks on settling the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict but does not insist on its mediation in the process, he said

He also said that there were no prerequisites as of yet for holding the parliamentary election as well

[AIM] Maputo -- The Constitutional Council, Mozambique's highest body in matters of electoral law, announced on Thursday that the investiture of the new President of the Republic will take place, as expected, on 15 January.

[The Herald] One death and 60 cases of cholera have been reported at Mazowe Flowers Farm compound, where a borehole feeds a single tap without a storage tank, and Glendale Highway suburb where overflowing sewage contaminated shallow wells.

[Premium Times] The year witnessed a significant hike in the price of petrol, which put a strain on the economy.

The video gave viewers a glimpse into the ex-working royal's set kitchen, including some of the luxe items Meghan, 43, was using.

Launching on January 15, each of the eight episodes feature friends old and new as they're invited by Meghan Markle to roll up their sleeves and join her in the kitchen or garden in Montecito.

This is the dramatic moment a plane suddenly slammed on the brakes while speeding down a runway in Manchester.

Jessie and D'Lila Combs, who turned 18 the week before Christmas , were snapped looking striking in matching bikinis as they lounged on the beach on the Caribbean island.

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The Guys Hill Community Development Committee (CDC) in St Catherine on Monday held its third annual children’s treat. The event was held at the Guys Hill Town Hall, built in 1938, which was transformed into a zone of celebration and laughter as the...

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of a man who allegedly pulled a gun on a police party in Lakes Pen, St Catherine, Thursday morning. The deceased is 23-year-old Richard...

Slovakia is preparing retaliatory measures against Kiev after it halted the transit of Russian gas, according to Robert Fico Read Full Article at RT.com

Authorities have moved to execute an arrest warrant against South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol Read Full Article at RT.com

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