President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has reappointed Lucien Wong as attorney-general for another three-year term.The new term will be from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029, said the Attorney-General's Chambers in a media statement on Friday (Oct 10). Wong was appointed as post-independence Singapore's ninth attorney-general on Jan 14, 2017, for a term of three years.He was reappointed for another two more terms on Jan 14, 2020, and Jan 14, 2023. AGC also said that Lionel Yee, who was appointed as deputy attorney-general on Jan 14, 2017, and reappointed for another two more terms in 2020 and 2023, will be reappointed for another three-year term.Yee's fourth term as deputy attorney-general will be from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029. [[nid:723384]]editor@asiaone.com 

The North Korean leader stressed that life in North Korea can significantly improve

Letitia James, if convicted, could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to one million dollars

The country’s President Dina Boluarte will be notified of this decision so that she can exercise her right to defense

Staff from both chambers must now negotiate final, compromise legislation ahead of a vote expected later this fall.

Amid increasing global uncertainty, Singapore and New Zealand have elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) to «turn challenges into opportunities», said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Oct 10). PM Wong and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon were speaking at a joint press conference during PM Wong's first official visit to New Zealand this week, coinciding with 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.«Singapore and New Zealand may be small in size. But we have shown time and again that the power of our partnership far outweighs our scale. »By working closely together, I am confident [that] we can continue to turn challenges into opportunities, and deliver benefits for our peoples and the wider region," said PM Wong. Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipNew Zealand was Singapore's first bilateral free trade agreement partner in 2000. 

The woman found dead in a Sengkang HDB unit on Monday (Oct 6) reportedly held degrees from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the University of Cambridge.The 47-year-old woman, Xu Na, had been found dead along with her father in their home at Block 324D Sengkang East Way at around 1.35pm, according to the police.Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Xu Rong (transliteration), Xu Na's classmate from NUS, said that he immediately recognised Xu Na upon seeing the photo released by the police in their appeal for her next-of-kin.He subsequently contacted his classmates and confirmed her identity, and they all expressed sorrow over her passing.According to Xu Rong, he and Xu Na were undergraduate students at the same time and studied Computer Science at NUS. He also described her as introverted, polite and kind.«At first, we weren't very close. Then she joined the Chinese Language Society at NUS, so I got to know her better. She also likes sports, and I used to play table tennis with her,» he told Shin Min.

The undisputed queen of the 'bonkbuster' sold more than 11 million books in the UK alone during her prolific career as one of Britain's most-popular female authors.

The North Korean leader said that the event would contribute to the growing relationship between Russia and North Korea

According to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, the anti-Russian orientation of the Moldovan military strategy for 2025-2035 is obvious

The agency's sources noted that the US leadership is setting up a «civil-military coordination center» in Israel that will oversee the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip

Up to 200 US personnel, who are already stationed in the Middle East, will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel

The head of the Kharkov military-civilian administration clarified that the situation in the liberated part of the region remains extremely difficult, with the Ukrainian military carrying out daily attacks on civilians' homes

A la veille de la semaine des cultures et des identités LGBTQI+, c'est un témoignage édifiant qui illustre, malgré une certaine tolérance de la société polynésienne, les pensées suicidaires des personnes transgenres ou transexuelles qui sont ouvertement rejetées

Singapore welcomes the agreement by Israel and Hamas to commence the first phase of US President Donald Trump's proposed plan to end the conflict in Gaza, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said. In a statement on Thursday night (Oct 9), an MFA spokesperson said the ceasefire and release of hostages «will bring great relief» to the people in Gaza and Israel. «Singapore commends the leadership of President Trump and the tireless efforts of all the mediators involved, especially the US, Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye, who have been instrumental in securing this agreement,» the ministry said.MFA also urged all parties to make further progress towards resolving outstanding issues in subsequent phases.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he welcomes the agreement by Israel and Hamas to commence the first phase of US President Donald Trump's proposed plan to end the Gaza conflict. In a Facebook post on Friday (Oct 10), PM Wong said that “it has been two long years” since the Oct 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas. “Far too many lives have been lost, and the suffering has been immense”, said PM Wong.He also acknowledged the role of US President Donald Trump and the regional intermediaries.“I commend the leadership of President Donald Trump, and the invaluable efforts of Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye in helping to achieve this breakthrough”. PM Wong added that the “road ahead will not be easy” and hopes that Israel and Hamas will soon reach a final agreement so that Gazans can begin to rebuild their lives and homes.

Stérilisation, identification, soins des animaux de compagnie mais aussi opérations d’euthanasie: Au total, 2 548 animaux seront pris en charge en 2026 via ces campagnes dans les archipels des Îles de la Société et des Tuamotu, pour un coût moyen de 10 510 FCP par animal

President of the PENAMA Provincial Government Council (PPGC), Charlot Tabi Gerian, said one of his main priorities as the new President is to develop a corporate plan for the province.

Dr Vincent Lebot, who has dedicated his life to researching Vanuatu’s agricultural products, says there is no direct government investment in kava, with most investments coming from the private sector and external donors. Yet kava remains by far the country’s…

The Vanuatu National Workers Union (VNWU) has strongly opposed the latest proposal by the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to amend the VNPF law by eliminating severance pay and instead increasing employer contributions to the Vanuatu National Provident…

The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in partnership with the New Zealand–funded Business Link Pacific (BLP) programme, has introduced a new grant initiative to support micro and small enterprises in Port Vila affected by the 2024 earthquake.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has invoked Section 57 of the Constitution to transfer the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Noah Patrick Kouback, to the Ministry of Fisheries yesterday. The decision…

President Donald Trump on Thursday credited several Middle Eastern and global leaders for helping secure the first phase of a deal in hopes of ending the two-year war.

Officials in Oregon and Illinois had challenged the Trump administration’s push to dispatch the National Guard in both states.

A youth from Hisar, Sonu, is feared dead in the Russia-Ukraine war, with his companion Aman missing since September 22. Both men were reportedly deceived into joining the Russian army after going to Russia for a foreign language course. Families have sought help from the MHA and the Indian embassy in Moscow.

The death toll from adulterated cough syrup reached 23 after two more children died of renal failure. Police arrested the owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, which manufactured the contaminated Coldrif medicine. Investigations revealed the syrup was laced with DEG, an industrial solvent, leading to widespread seizures and a political blame game between state governments.

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai stated he and Justice K. Vinod Chandran were shocked by a lawyer's shoe-throwing attempt on October 6, calling it a «forgotten chapter.» The incident, which drew widespread condemnation, occurred while the CJI was hearing environmental clearance review pleas. Former Justice Markandey Katju, however, suggested the CJI's remarks about Lord Vishnu invited the incident.

Kiev will need over $2 billion in emergency gas imports to avert a winter energy crisis, Bloomberg has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Les équipages tahitiens se préparent pour la mythique Moloka’i Hoe. Avec plusieurs formations sur la ligne de départ, Shell Va’a, grand favori, vise une 14ᵉ victoire, tandis que d’autres équipes locales, comme To’atai et Popora te Hoe Mamu, sont prêtes à tout donner pour se distinguer.

Des travaux qui causent des nuisances sonores à longueur de journée. C’est ce que dénoncent les habitants de la servitude Dexter située au pk 26 à Paea. Ce chantier serait destiné à tracer une route agricole, mais les riverains soupçonnent une extraction industrielle de roche.