Works on the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) depot expansion, which began in 2022, have entered the final phases and are on track for completion in 2027, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Sunday (April 12).These include connecting two new reception tracks along Sengkang West Avenue to the mainline, which requires the Sengkang West inner loop to be closed from April 19 to Oct 18.

Earlier reports said that the first, preliminary round of consultations between Lebanon and Israel would take place in Washington on April 14

Tehran is grateful to Islamabad for its mediation efforts, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said

Earlier, Dmitry Bakanov, head of Russia’s Roscosmos State Space Corporation, called for developing a legal document to prevent an arms race in space and make it possible for all countries to use outer space for peaceful purposes

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 671 aircraft, 284 helicopters, 133,521 drones, 656 missile systems, 28,838 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,699 multiple rocket launchers, 34,408 field artillery systems and mortars, as well as 59,217 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed since the start of Moscow’s special military operation

According to the news agency, three large crude carriers began to approach the waterway from the Gulf of Oman late on Saturday

A 95-year-old man was found motionless at the foot of a private residential apartment block in Tampines on Friday (April 10) afternoon.The incident happened at about 4.50pm at Block 51 Tampines Avenue 1. Checks by AsiaOne indicate that it is the address of The Tropica, a 99-year leasehold condominium completed in 2000.Photographs seen by this publication show a police tent placed at the arrival driveway of said block.Debris was seen around the tent, while the roof the arrival porch showed damage.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, police said the 95-year-old man was found lying motionless at the foot of the block and was pronounced dead at scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic.They added that preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play and that investigations are ongoing.

The leadership race to replace outgoing Quebec Premier François Legault concludes Sunday and the results are set to be announced in Drummondville, Que., in the afternoon.

With the future of free trade between Canada and the United States unclear at best, a look to the past could provide hints at where critical exports of energy fit into a deal in the future.

Polling stations have opened across Hungary in what is widely seen as one of Europe’s most consequential elections this year Read Full Article at RT.com

65 years since the first human spaceflight, Yuri Gagarin remains the symbol of Russia’s drive to conquer the unknown on Earth and beyond Read Full Article at RT.com

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolted Assam on Sunday morning at 09:21:58 IST. The tremor, originating at a depth of 5 km in Cachar district, had its epicentre at latitude 24.659°N and longitude 92.763°E. No immediate damage or casualties have been reported.

Seattle has made history by becoming the first U.S. city government to host a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda. Unveiled at Westlake Square, the bronze monument, a gift from India, signifies Seattle's inclusive spirit and strengthens cultural ties. Dignitaries and community leaders attended the ceremony, celebrating this unique Indo-American cultural exchange.

BJP has issued a strict three-line whip for a mandatory three-day Parliament session starting April 16, requiring all MPs and Union ministers to attend. The special session is expected to focus on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, with the government proposing to use 2011 census data for implementation timelines.

Tamil Nadu leaders are actively campaigning for the upcoming Assembly elections. Udhayanidhi Stalin launched his campaign in Mannargudi, criticizing rivals and emphasizing regional identity. Chief Minister M K Stalin campaigned in Paramakudi, alleging the BJP is using the AIADMK as a mask. Welfare promises for women, housing, and education were reiterated. The elections are scheduled for April 23.

Foam-ball-only play times have been implemented at Mountbatten community pickleball courts in a bid to promote more considerate play among residents, said MP Gho Sze Kee.Pickleball has become a contentious sport due to the loud noises generated from the traditional plastic balls and paddles used. The use of foam balls will «dramatically reduce» the noise generated, said Gho in a Facebook post on Saturday (April 11).As such, players at neighbourhood courts will be required to use foam balls during fixed hours daily — between 7am and 10am, and between 7pm and 9pm.Outside of these times, players will be permitted to use all types of pickleball balls.«Singapore is a dense city-state. We all live in close proximity to one another. This is our immutable reality. A spirit of kindness and consideration for our neighbours is the only way we can make our community a gracious and comforting place to live,» she wrote, adding that residents should adopt a «spirit of give-and-take».

Residents in Sembawang Central can stay healthy by walking more while earning Healthpoints on their Healthy 365 app under the Let's Jalan brisk walking movement launched on Sunday (April 12).The movement, announced by Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung, is part of initiatives to encourage active living and improve the health of residents in the north of Singapore.During the Ministry of Health's Committee of Supply debates in March, Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam revealed that the ministry's data shows residents in the north region engage in less physical activity.It was also revealed that the prevalence of chronic illnesses there, such as diabetes and hypertension, is higher than the national average. Speaking to the media at the launch, Ong who is also Minister for Health, said the Health Promotion Board's data show that residents in the north have a median weekly physical activity duration of 100 minutes, lower than the 120 minutes in Singapore.

A leaked memo from Ming Tang, chief data officer at NHS England, last week said the data platform Palantir was delivering 'outstanding results' with 'faster treatment'.

This unprecedented hike marks the largest wealth-test increase in the bank's history, signalling a strategic pivot toward 'ultra-high-net-worth' clientele.

On Saturday, it was revealed the veteran presenter, 66, was blue-lighted to hospital this week and is now recovering on a ward.

The term 'diva' has been used to describe Pippa Middleton on a number of occasions. And it seems her behaviour is still rubbing others up the wrong way, albeit this time with her husband.

As we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is my prayer that you will receive fresh revelation of what this sacrifice means for you. This is why we have been studying blood covenants in the Bible. While it may seem like a gory topic to some, we need the perspective it offers to recognise how significant Jesus’ sacrifice was. We have been discussing the practice of Threshold Covenants.

Recently, the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis (SKN) recognised, in law, the Rastafari movement, which originated in its sister CARICOM nation of Jamaica. It was widely reported that SKN is the first Caribbean nation to officially recognise Rastafarianism.

A businessman who was acquitted of criminal charges has claimed in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit that police investigators ignored evidence that exonerated him and instead relied on “unreliable or incomplete” information. John Levy also claimed in the lawsuit that senior executives at energy company West Indies Petroleum Limited (WIPL) acted “maliciously” by making or causing complaints to be made to the police against him knowing that the allegations were false.

Local women’s health experts are urging girls and women – particularly those aged 15 to 26 and in their reproductive years – to protect themselves against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause several diseases, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, anal and oral cancers. Cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer affecting women in Jamaica. The ICO/IARC Information Centre on HPV and Cancer notes in its 2023 Jamaica Fact Sheet that annually, some 390 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the island and nearly 250 deaths recorded.

A quiet shift is under way in some Jamaican schools, where long-standing rules governing how boys – especially those of African descent – wear their hair are being tested, stretched, and, in some cases, rewritten. For decades, school grooming policies have enforced a narrow standard, particularly for boys. While girls have gradually been granted more flexibility – through allowances for natural styles and, in some schools, extensions that match their hair – boys have remained tightly regulated. Now, that imbalance is drawing scrutiny from students, parents, and some educators.

An Aintree punter with deep pockets is now an awful lot richer after I Am Maximus's Grand National victory.

Hau-Yu Tam, deputy leader of the Greens in Lewisham, south-east London, called Justice Secretary David Lammy and former Home Secretary Priti Patel 'coconuts' in a vile slur.

The Holy Fire was delivered from Jerusalem to Moscow ahead of the Easter service. Read Full Article at RT.com