The Government would not have raised the GST rate if it had been avoidable, said Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat, in response to repeated calls from various opposition parties to lower the GST rate.  The rising cost of living has been a key area of debate this general election, with some opposition parties criticising the People's Action Party (PAP) for raising the GST rate amid global inflation. In a Facebook video uploaded on Saturday (April 26), Chee defended the GST hike, saying that it was a «difficult choice» that was carefully considered. «We studied all the options, and without it, we would not be able to fulfil our promise to take care of our seniors in an ageing society,» said Chee.

It's a straight fight once again between the People's Action Party (PAP) and Workers' Party (WP) for the opposition-held Aljunied GRC. This constituency has been a WP stronghold since 2011, with WP winning that GRC in the past three general elections. So, has the WP Aljunied GRC team found themselves in a David versus Goliath situation this time around? When asked this during a doorstop at Kovan Food Centre today (April 26), WP secretary-general Pritam Singh replied: «If you’re suggesting Goliath is the PAP; you're absolutely right. »The reality is we are the opposition party. We don't have the government firmament behind us to drive certain things. But in spite of that, the demand for a more balanced political system is real."

Une quinzaine de directeurs de centre de vacances scolaires ont bénéficié d’une formation à la prévention sur la cybercriminalité, la violence, l’intelligence artificielle et son utilisation négative, ainsi que les dangers des fausses informations sur les réseaux sociaux. Une formation de trois jours obligatoire et nécessaire pour ces directeurs qui encadrent des jeunes, trop souvent exposés aux écrans.

Ils rêvent de devenir les futurs ambassadeurs du surf polynésien. Six jeunes collégiens ont répondu à l’appel du lycée de Papara, qui a ouvert les inscriptions pour sa section sportive en partenariat avec la Fédération Tahitienne de surf. À la clé : un double cursus entre études et entraînement. Ce vendredi, sur le spot de Taharuu, les candidats ont donné le meilleur d’eux-mêmes pour espérer intégrer cette sélection.

Le maire de Faa'a Oscar Temaru a reçu dans son bureau ce vendredi 25 avril des représentants de la société américaine NESCO spécialisé dans la mise en place de projets de production d'énergie durable. En transformant les déchets de la commune en pétrole, Oscar Temaru espère tendre vers la souveraineté énergétique, encore faut-il que ce projet fasse ses preuves.

La lutte contre le cancer a enflammé les débats hier, jeudi 24 avril, à l'Assemblée de Polynésie française. Des élus de l'opposition et même de la majorité ont accusé le gouvernement de «mettre en danger la vie de la population» en mentionnant ces «actions» et «inactions» sur le traitement du cancer. Aujourd'hui, vendredi 25 avril, le CHPF a tenu à rappeler qu'il est le «pilier de la prise en charge des patients atteints du cancer» et que les soins en oncologie sont «pleinement garantie».

Il suffit de quelques mains tendues et bienveillantes pour changer le destin d’un homme... C’est le cas de Christian Ti Paon. À 16 ans, ce sportif est amputé de la jambe suite à un accident de la route. Après avoir passé deux ans à l’hôpital, il décide de revenir au sport. Plusieurs personnes vont l’y aider... Portrait d'un homme au mental d'acier.

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Yaroslav Yakimkin said that in the Belgorod area, units of Battlegroup North inflicted damage on groups of two mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian army near settlements of Yablonovka, Yunakovka, and Petrushevka of the Sumy region

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Donald Trump voiced concern over the India-Pakistan conflict, hoping for resolution. India retaliated by demolishing properties of suspected terrorists, while Pakistan threatened India over the Indus Waters Treaty suspension. In other news, MS Dhoni expressed frustration after a CSK loss, and Virginia Giuffre, known for her role in exposing Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for holding a political rally in Bihar while the nation mourns the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. RJD alleges the state administration pressured officials to ensure crowd attendance.

The United Nations Security Council strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which resulted in at least 26 fatalities and numerous injuries. The Council emphasized the urgent need to hold the perpetrators, organizers, and financiers of this reprehensible act accountable and bring them to justice.

India has suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals and revoked most existing visas, excluding long-term, diplomatic, and official ones, following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani nationals with SAARC, business, or medical visas must leave India by specific deadlines in late April.

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is reportedly not cooperating with investigators, offering evasive answers during questioning. An Indian court denied Rana's request to speak with his family, citing concerns about potential information leaks.

Nearly 50 works of art have reportedly disappeared in the municipality of Maashorst due to poor storage and oversight Read Full Article at RT.com

Military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS that there is 'major combat clashes are underway'

The Ukrainian military is close to relinquishing its positions in Gornal, the Akhmat commander said

Alexander Savchuk said that battlegroup Center continues carrying out military tasks in the area of the special military operation

The enemy also lost eight armored combat vehicles, including HMMWV, nine cars, six field branch artillery weapons, including three Western-produced, with two electronic warfare stations and six ammunition depots destroyed, Tretyakov added

The artillery units also destroyed four artillery weapons, including two Western-made, and ten mortar squads, Bigma added

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) elite Danab Commandos killed at least 21 Al-Shabaab militants during a targeted operation in the Baladul-Amin area of the Lower Shabelle region on Friday, military officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the Summit of Heads of State and Government of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on Friday at the State House in Entebbe, Uganda.

Entebbe, Uganda (HOL) — African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called on the Federal Government of Somalia to intensify its political efforts in building state institutions, emphasizing the need for greater inclusivity within the National Consultative Council to include participation from all federal member states.

Beyonce has been ridiculed by fans after tickets for her struggling Cowboy Carter tour hit a new low this week, as some resale seats are now as affordable as a McDonald's meal.

Kiev expects Washington to provide long-term security assistance modeled on the US relationship with Israel, Vladimir Zelensky has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Vatican officials have urged mourners to refrain from taking photos with Pope Francis’s body as he lied in state at St. Peter’s Basilica Read Full Article at RT.com

A prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, Virginia Giuffre, died by suicide at the age of 41, according to her family Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s top diplomat says his French colleagues silently agree with millions of citizens who don’t want to sacrifice friendship with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Iran has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions. Saudi Arabia's foreign minister also engaged with both nations amid fears of military escalation. India has vowed strong action against the perpetrators, while Pakistan has warned against further escalatory steps, raising concerns about regional stability.

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Jillian Lauren Shriner, 51, was wounded outside the couple's home in Eagle Rock, northeast Los Angeles on April 9 after a cop shot her in the shoulder.

In Sandbanks everything is on show. Your house, your jetty, your landscaped garden. Your artisan breakfast croissants on display through massive glass windows. And, most of all, your wealth.

As he turns 50, David Beckham desires nothing more than for his first-born Brooklyn and his wife Nicola to join the family on a birthday jaunt to a secret European destination - as well as a knighthood.