Singapore has launched specially-designed trains, buses and MRT stations in celebration of SG60.This is a collaboration between the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the National Day Parade 2025 Executive Committee as well as public transport operators SBS Transit, SMRT, Go-Ahead Singapore, and Tower Transit Singapore.From Friday (July 18) to Aug 31, selected trains on all six lines as well as buses serving the number 43, 97, 117, 157 and 960 routes will feature these decorations, said LTA in a media release.  One of the designs for the trains which will be decorated.PHOTO: AsiaOne/Rauf Khan Bedok, Ang Mo Kio, Serangoon, Woodlands, Marine Parade, Bukit Panjang, Punggol and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations will also similarly be decorated.

A group of five Chinese nationals allegedly offered bribes to police and National Environment Agency (NEA) officers, so that they could get arrested and prolong their stay in Singapore.The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said on Friday (July 18) that their plan was to obtain Special Passes to sell illegal sex enhancement medication while out on bail.«CPIB investigations further revealed that they had also paid their bailors to facilitate their bail and subsequent bail extensions,» said the bureau.«Investigations with respect to the scheme are ongoing.»On Friday, Xiao Xiezhi, Xu Zhishen, Xu Bixin, Huang Chuangshun and Lin Liangjun were charged with corruption, and all of them were denied bail.The five foreigners had attempted to bribe enforcement officers between January and June this year.CPIB said that all 12 NEA and police officers had rejected the bribes.The Straits Times reported that the mastermind is believed to be a Singaporean drug user who has been arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau.

A new automated pet wash machine in Holland Drive, which aims to make grooming more convenient for dog owners, has been met with backlash from netizens.Just4Pets AutoWash was launched on Saturday (July 12) at Blk 40 Holland Drive.It has four pet grooming locations island-wide, and it's new 24-hour auto wash service is Singapore's first, according to its website.The service is marketed as a quick three-step process that includes two rounds of rinsing and shampoo, one round of conditioner, and a final rinse that is followed by a gentle blow dry.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has reaffirmed its full support for the people and government of Syria, calling for the preservation of the country’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended the Kanwar Yatra, denouncing the 'media trials' that portray pilgrims as 'hooligans' and 'terrorists'. He lauded the Yatra's social unity, transcending caste and class. His statement follows reports of violence and vandalism linked to the pilgrimage, including arrests in Uttarakhand for highway obstruction and property damage, and allegations of vandalism against a Muzaffarnagar eatery.

Meta has apologized to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after its Kannada translation tool made a serious error. The tool inaccurately translated a condolence message about actress B Sarojadevi's death. The translation error caused public outrage. Siddaramaiah criticized Meta for the faulty translation. He also warned citizens about translation inaccuracies.

Jharkhand Police are actively pursuing 55 wanted Maoists. These individuals, including top commanders, have a total bounty of Rs 8.45 crore. Authorities have intensified anti-Maoist operations across the state. So far this year, police have arrested 197 Maoists and recovered numerous weapons. The search continues to eliminate Maoist presence in the region. Ten Maoists surrendered and seventeen were killed.

Following the brazen daylight execution of a murder convict inside Patna's Paras Hospital, new footage has emerged showing the suspected killers celebrating their act openly on the streets, brandishing a firearm. The incident, captured on CCTV, has ignited outrage over Bihar's deteriorating law and order situation, prompting political accusations and demands for stricter governance.

Visitors to Europe's biggest street party will be scanned for wanted knife offenders, rapists, robbers and those suspected of serious violent crimes.

Heavy downpours are likely across much of the UK bringing a risk of fast-flowing or deep floodwater and lightning strikes causing transport delays and power cuts.

It comes as the latest GP patient survey last week-jointly carried out by NHS England and Ipsos-discovered patient satisfaction with GP services has improved.

The 70-seater bus was carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School, believed to be aged nine and ten, following an end-of-term trip to Exmoor Zoo.

New reports have claimed the BBC sacked John Torode after he allegedly 'used the N-word twice while singing along to a Kanye West song'.

Astronomer CEO Andrew Byron uttered four stunned words when the Coldplay kisscam caught him cuddling his HR director, Kristin Cabot, at Boston's Gillette Stadium on Tuesday night.

The French army has completed its withdrawal from Senegal after its presence was deemed incompatible with national sovereignty Read Full Article at RT.com

Nimisha Priya’s execution has been postponed by the Yemeni authorities Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] Burkina Faso's junta has disbanded its electoral commission, calling it a waste of money.

Janie Mackenzie is sharing her side of the story in the hopes of bringing more clarity to what transpired the morning her grandchildren disappeared, and to help dispel the flurry of rumours that have been circulating online.

A recent SpiceJet flight witnessed a tense situation as passengers demanded the air-conditioning be switched on before takeoff. A viral video captured distressed travelers expressing their anger, with some requesting the flight be halted due to the sweltering cabin conditions.

Chaitanya Baghel, son of ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, got arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. This arrest relates to the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. Raids occurred at Baghel's residence in Bhilai. Baghel criticized PM Modi, linking the arrest to his son's birthday. The ED alleges a Rs 2,161 crore scam involving government officials and liquor businessmen.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to East Champaran, lauded Operation Sindoor's success and contrasted his government's development initiatives with the previous RJD era, accusing them of neglecting Bihar. He inaugurated projects worth over ₹7,200 crore and flagged off Amrit Bharat trains.

Dattatreya Hosabale emphasizes the need to address both external and internal pollution. He highlights the importance of lifestyle changes and moral transformation. Bhupender Yadav stresses balance in human-nature relations, referencing India's cultural traditions. He mentions Mission LiFE promoting sustainable development. Yadav says India's values offer solutions to ecological challenges. Global frameworks are now recognizing these values.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray criticized the recent violence in the Maharashtra Assembly, decrying the decline in political decorum and demanding accountability. He questioned the obsession with power and the silence of critics who usually target MNS workers. Thackeray also warned against wasting public funds on such incidents and the potential for future escalation, urging impartial action from the state government.

This paper has been drafted to assist the European Parliament's Committees on Budgets (BUDG) and Budgetary Control (CONT) in the context of their work on an implementation report on the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation. Based on publicly available information, it provides an overview of EU reports and academic papers on the implementation of the Regulation. It examines three key interlinked concerns: (1) potential legal gaps in the Regulation; (2) the use of 'smart conditionality' to ensure that funds reach end beneficiaries; and (3) the links between the EU's rule of law reports and the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation. The paper also outlines how Parliament's recent resolutions and questions have addressed these three issues. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

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President William Ruto has maintained that he has a better plan for Kenya, stating that the country needs peace and unity, not chaos and division.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, met Thursday with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, to strengthen collaboration on the ongoing voter registration campaign in the capital.

Rome (HOL) — The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Lieutenant General Odawaa Yusuf Raage, is on a working visit to Italy, where he met with senior Italian military officials to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.