SINGAPORE – A traction power fault disrupted commutes along the northern stretch of the North-South MRT Line for more than two hours during peak traffic on June 3. Transport operator SMRT said the fault, which occurred at about 5.50pm, meant that no trains could travel from Choa Chu Kang to Woodlands. Preliminary investigations so far found that a lightning strike caused traction power to trip, and a small fire had broken out in a power control box next to the train track, about 20m from the platform of Kranji station. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said the fire had burned itself out before its officers arrived. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire and root cause of the traction power fault is under investigation, said SMRT. As the operator’s staff and engineers worked to get the system back up, commuters were told to take free regular bus and bridging bus services between the affected stops. The operator also advised passengers to take the Thomson-East Coast Line and the Circle Line. However, those who spoke to The Straits Times reported confusion on the ground.

St Gabriel's Secondary School student Syed Adam Rizq does not get to kick ball or hang out after school like his friends. He heads home because the 14-year-old has a great responsibility – caring for his mother, 48-year-old amputee Suriatini Abdul, who has gone blind since early April. An infection in 2017 had claimed her left eye before spreading to her right eye. Her left leg had to be amputated in 2020 because of an infection from a burn. «I can no longer see. I now live in darkness,» Madam Suriatini, who used to operate a cafe, told Berita Harian. «These are my life challenges and I have to accept them no matter how tough. »I've been a total recluse for two years now, I've not answered anyone who asked after me. I feel defeated and I cannot work.« When she was hospitalised for treatment, Adam would visit her daily, commuting by bus. At home, the young boy is also responsible for the upkeep of the rental flat and their meals. »I take care of my mum every day, cook our meals under her guidance and clean up," said Adam.

Parents of boomers, in a fit of anger, would back in the day utter all sorts of deprecating words to lash out at their imps. «Saang gau caa siu hou gwo saang nei,» was such a phrase in Cantonese, which means «it is better to give birth to barbecued pork than to give birth to you». But parents have over the years ditched such toxic behaviour as they adopt a more nurturing style of parenting. Famous Chinese restaurant Crystal Jade, however, does not seem to have received the memo. The chain, which boasts scoring the Michelin star and Bib Gourmand among its accolades, is offering free barbecued pork to parents who would utter the Cantonese phrase to their child.

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Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Consular Affairs Ambassador Ali Al-Yousef received the recently appointed Ambassador of China to the Kingdom Chang Hua on Monday in Riyadh. Al-Yousef welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his new duties, the Foreign Ministry reported on X. The two sides also reviewed consular issues of common interest.

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DHAHRAN: When celebrated Japanese actor Tetsuya Bessho landed in Dhahran last month for the Saudi Film Festival, it was his first time in the Kingdom. But the surroundings felt instantly familiar. He slipped back in time to the early days of his career when the world around him felt ripe with ample stories to pick from.

RIYADH: Nestled in the heart of the Bani Hassan governorate, the newly-built Jadar Park has become one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Baha, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Khaled Al-Ghamdi, head of the Bani Hassan Municipality, said that its location within the lush Khairah Forest complements the nearby Waterfall Park. Jadar Park was constructed carefully to preserve the site’s natural terrain, he said.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Brazil signed on Monday in Riyadh a cooperation agreement in the defense field. The deal was signed during a meeting between Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Brazil’s Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways of strengthening cooperation in defense industries, research and development, and technology transfer and localization, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

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RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently concluded the Noor Saudi Volunteer Program in Kabul, Afghanistan, in collaboration with the Al-Basar International Foundation. As part of the program, KSrelief’s eye health team examined 4,500 people in one week, provided 1,008 pairs of glasses, administered medication to 5,600 patients and performed 408 eye surgeries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The center is also implementing the same program in Herat province to combat blindness and its causes, ending on June 4.

RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait chaired the second Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council meeting on Monday, Saudi Press Agency reported. During a speech, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the council reflected the interest of King Salman and Sheikh Meshal in deepening the relations between their countries further. Prince Faisal also stressed the importance of the council and its committees as an effective platform and institutional tool that shapes the work of the two countries.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah to congratulate him on his recent appointment, Saudi News Agency reported on Monday. Sheikh Sabah was appointed as crown prince of Kuwait on Saturday. Prince Mohammed wished Sheikh Sabah success in his new role and said he looked forward to strengthening cooperation between their countries.

RIYADH: King Salman received written messages from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah on Monday, Saudi Press Agency reported. The message from El-Sisi concerned Saudi-Egyptian relations and was delivered by Egypt’s ambassador to the Kingdom Ahmed Farouk. The message from King Abdullah concerned Saudi-Jordanian relations and was delivered by Jordan’s ambassador to the Kingdom Haitham Abu Al-Foul.

JEDDAH: The Jeddah Season returns for another edition on June 28, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The event, which is being held under the theme “Once Again,” will include a wide array of live artistic and cultural performances; family-friendly entertainment areas; sports activities; shopping experiences; and a variety of local and international dining options. The attraction comes at a time of several developments in Jeddah, marked by improved infrastructure, new facilities, and the construction of hotels.

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The actor and presidential candidate, Jón Gnarr, no longer has his hair, as it was shaved yesterday. His son, Jón Gnarr jr., a new student from MS, shaved his dad’s hair from at their home in the western part of Reykjavík yesterday.

[DW] After two major trade unions called for an open-ended strike in Nigeria, the country's electrical grid collapsed and its airports were shut down. The striking workers are calling for a higher minimum wage.

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The National Company Law Tribunal has ordered the initiation of insolvency proceedings against Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). This action comes six years after lenders, led by ICICI Bank, first sought such measures. The decision is expected to impact JAL’s real estate operations in Noida and Greater Noida. However, these operations are on a smaller scale compared to Jaypee Infratech, which was admitted for insolvency in 2018 after ICICI Bank had also moved against JAL.

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