The PAP Community Foundation (PCF) held their annual family day event at the Singapore Expo today (July 13) in celebration of Singapore's 60th year of independence.Held under the theme Bridging Generations, Inspiring Our Future, the event saw over 4,000 participants in attendance - a mix of seniors, educators and children from PCF's service arms - with 2,025 taking part in the PCF SG60 jigsaw puzzle challenge and setting a new Singapore Book of Records.The record for the largest number of people to complete a jigsaw puzzle was previously held by 1,716 individuals at Ci Yuan Community Centre.PCF Family Day 2025 Chairperson Yeo Wan Ling said the puzzle represents what PCF stands for.«Just like pieces of a puzzle, each of us plays a unique and important role in our community. When we work closely together, we create something stronger, something wholesome,» she said during her opening speech.«That is what PCF has been doing across generations, across all these decades, helping families come together in new and meaningful ways, building the Singapore that we know and love today.» 

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A 40-year-old male driver rammed into a pasar malam (night market) stall at Block 52A Circuit Road on July 11, which killed a 66-year-old woman.Police told AsiaOne they were alerted to the incident at about 11.45pm and the woman was pronounced dead at scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic.The man was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and driving without licence and insurance.Police investigations are ongoing.In a post by SGRV Front Man on July 12, the aftermath of the crash was shown.A black GetGo car is seen lodged into one of the pasar malam's stalls, which appeared to be located in front of a multi-storey car park.According to the post, the victim, said to be a stall-holder, was crushed against the wall and the driver allegedly tried to flee the scene.[[nid:720107]]syarifahsn@asiaone.comNo part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.

SINGAPORE - Over several weeks in 2025, a woman tried to get her 19-year-old son arrested over his addiction to drug-laced e-vaporisers, specifically Kpods.The once-active teenager had become withdrawn since November 2024, when he started puffing Kpods, which are vapes laced with etomidate, a powerful anaesthetic.He also started cutting his own face and arms with a knife.«We saw many videos of people on TikTok saying Kpods can make a person suicidal, so we tried to stop him,» Susan (not her real name) told The Straits Times, adding that her husband decided to install security cameras at home.They saw him on video stumbling out of his room. He was struggling to walk.«I spoke to him the next day to ask him what happened, and he said he had injured his legs while lion-dancing, so I did not suspect too much,» she said.Over the next few days, they noticed their son would change between five and 10 pairs of shorts throughout the night.

The Axiom-4 mission, featuring Isro-trained astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to undock from the International Space Station on July 14th. Shukla, the first Indian on a private ISS flight, will return to Earth with splashdown expected on July 15th. The Ax-4 crew conducted over 60 experiments in various scientific fields during their stay.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren reported that the official X account of his party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was hacked by anti-social elements. Soren has directed the Jharkhand Police to investigate the matter immediately and urged X to take notice of the security breach.

Unesco's recognition of Maratha military sites and the classical language status granted to Marathi highlight the central government's focus on Maratha heritage, especially as Maharashtra prepares for local elections. These actions, including the Navy's ensign redesign inspired by Shivaji, are seen as strategic moves by the BJP to connect with Marathi voters and strengthen its position in the state.

Multiple businesses in Toronto’s east end say they are out thousands of dollars after so-called “point of sale”, or POS, scam thefts. The thefts have the Beach BIA warning business owners in the area about the vulnerabilities of POS terminals.

Hamilton police are searching for a suspect after what they are calling a «tragic and brazen» shooting that killed a 26-year-old woman Friday. Police are identifying the woman as Belinda Sarkodie.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, is set to return on July 14. He has successfully completed four Isro-led microgravity experiments, including studies on tardigrades, muscle cell development, seed sprouting, and cyanobacteria growth. Three more experiments involving microalgae, crop seeds, and a 'Voyager display' are nearing completion before his departure.

The last image Mr Delfard Tay has of his 19-year-old daughter Shermaine is a video of her stumbling out of their three-room flat in Tanjong Pagar.She looks unsteady in the footage, as she tries to get up from the sofa she slept on in the living room.It was a familiar sight – and Mr Tay knew she had used Kpod, a type of vape pod containing liquid laced with the powerful anaesthetic drug etomidate.For months in 2024, he had argued with his only child, urging her to quit using Kpods.He knew how destructive substance addiction could be – after all, he had criminal convictions for drug trafficking and other offences.Mr Tay, 43, said his daughter had been under drug supervision for using methamphetamine or Ice, which she had consumed at her boyfriend’s home some time between 2023 and 2024.It was her first brush with the law, and she did not abuse drugs after that, he added.She then tried to convince him that Kpods were safe, but her addiction to them ended her life.Mr Tay said with a sigh: “I wanted to lead by example and tell her to stay away from drugs and Kpods... But it was a bit too late.”

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The US Embassy in India has reiterated that visa holders must strictly adhere to US laws and immigration rules or face deportation. The US continuously monitors visa holders and will revoke visas for non-compliance. Recent measures include stricter social media screening for student visas, requiring applicants to disclose all social media handles from the past five years.

PM Modi distributed 51,000 central government job appointment letters, marking over 10 lakh recruitments via Rozgar Melas since October 2022. He emphasized India's demographic and democratic strengths, highlighting the government's commitment to facilitating growth and creating opportunities. The government is also focusing on private sector job creation, including a new incentive scheme to support first-time employees.

A preliminary report on the Air India flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad highlights a potential fuel control switch malfunction. The report references a serviceability bulletin regarding the Boeing-787's fuel control switch, indicating a possible issue with the locking feature. Despite the FAA's advisory, Air India did not conduct the suggested inspections.

Following the release of the preliminary report on the June 12 Ahmedabad Dreamliner crash, Air India will conduct a detailed review session for its pilots. Captain Manish Uppal urged pilots to carefully examine the report, emphasizing its role in preventing future tragedies.

Nabha, an 8-year-old Namibian cheetah, has died at Kuno National Park due to severe injuries sustained during a hunting attempt within her enclosure. Despite a week of treatment, she succumbed to fractures in her left ulna and fibula. The cheetah population at Kuno is now 26, with all other cheetahs reported to be healthy and adapting well.

The FBI, in collaboration with local law enforcement, apprehended Pavittar Singh Batala, a fugitive linked to Babbar Khalsa International, in California. The arrest, part of 'Summer Heat' initiative, also led to the capture of seven others and the seizure of a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. Batala faces charges related to organized crime, with Indian agencies seeking his extradition.

Furious campaigners have branded Scotland Yard's decision not to charge the suspect in line with terror laws as 'remarkable'.

Kim Jong Un and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met on July 12 in Wonsan

Kim Jong Un met with the top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov on July 12 in Wonsan

Moscow understands the reasons for implementation of the nuclear program by North Korea, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said earlier

A firearm was discharged inside a hotel room in Reykjavík last night.

Police rushed to a hotel in Malta on Friday morning to discover the body of a lifeless man on the ground.

The former Prime Minister, who declared himself a socialist during his political career, is splashing out on a floor that drops and rises at the touch of a button.

In what is thought to be the first case of its kind, the judge said the surgery was a 'need' and not a 'whim' meaning it was 'reasonable' for the couple to split the bill.

Rosie O'Donnell reignited her decades-long feud with Donald Trump in a blistering online barrage, accusing him of abuse, corruption, and unfitness for office.

A B-school student in Kolkata was arrested following accusations of drugging and raping a woman psychologist during a counseling session in his hostel room. However, a twist emerged when the woman's father refuted the allegations, claiming police coercion. The student is currently in police custody, while the police are facing non-cooperation from the family.

A preliminary report on the Air India AI171 crash reveals a potential fuel supply cutoff to both engines shortly after takeoff. The investigation highlights conflicting pilot statements and a possible mechanical fault with the fuel control switches, as indicated in a 2018 safety bulletin.