[HRW] New Legislation Undermines Freedom of Association, Expression

Budget 2026's Committee of Supply debates have ended with the passing of the largest annual budget in Singapore to date of over $207.9 billion.This is amid the backdrop of a changed world global uncertainty, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah said in Parliament on Friday (March 6).«The international order that underpinned stability and prosperity for over nearly eight decades is breaking down,» she said.«Geopolitical tensions have increased, the multilateral system that had served us well has weakened. More countries are resorting to unilateral action. The rule of law is under strain with the resurgence of a might is right approach.»Budget 2026 is therefore presented as an action plan for Singaporeans to navigate this changed world and secure their future, she added.In order to do so, Singaporeans must make use of the resources available.One key aspect discussed in Budget 2026 was artificial intelligence (AI).

A married couple were hauled to court on Friday (March 6) after they allegedly carried out a plan to avoid paying overseas customs tax on gold jewellery by claiming to be victims of snatch theft.The couple, Hewa Sahabanduge Waruna Kanishka, 30, and Jayasekara Gamlath Ralalage Yehelichathurika, 29, were charged with obstruction of justice with common intention.Hewa, who had lodged a police report over the fake theft, was handed another charge of providing false information to a public servant.In a media release, the police said Hewa had made a report on March 4, alleging that a stranger had stolen his black sling bag containing gold jewellery, a phone, and $400 in cash along Queen Street in Bugis.The «stolen» items were worth an estimated $21,668.«In view of the seriousness of the report, the police deployed significant resources to investigate the alleged offence and to search for the perpetrator,» it said.But officers discovered discrepancies in Hewa's account, and he allegedly admitted to having lodged a false report to evade overseas customs tax.

Sir Keir Starmer urged Donald Trump to 'de-escalate' the crisis and negotiate with what is left of Iran's leadership but admitted that pair had not spoken for almost a week.

Meadows died at age 25 after falling overboard, despite a desperate rescue attempt by his crewmates aboard Captain Rick Shelford's Aleutian Lady fishing vessel.

BBC Breakfast presenter Ben Thompson, 45, was on his way home from a restaurant in Mayfair, London, when he and his friend Roja Dove were grabbed by six men.

The 52-year-old is on life support in critical condition with catastrophic skull injuries after a fellow inmate left him 'ripped apart like a rat', a woman who visited the prison previously said.

About K4 billion collected from nomination fees during the September 16, 2025 general elections is sitting idle in bank accounts, raising serious questions about how election funds are managed in Malawi. Officials from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) told Parliament that the money cannot be used unless the commission first seeks approval from the Treasury, […] The post Billions from Candidates Frozen in Banks as MEC Turns to Government for More Money. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of Malawi’s emerging masters of ceremony, Chris Loka, has launched a project to renovate classrooms at Chilaweni Community Day Secondary School in the area of Traditional Authority Machinjiri in Blantyre, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. Loka, who is also the founder of the Mupacho Initiative, an organisation that inspires secondary school students […] The post MC Chris Loka Launches Project to Renovate His Former School in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On Thursday, GOP leaders in the House had taken the unusual step of calling on the embattled Texas Republican to step aside over the scandal.

FairPrice Group will be handing over operations of its convenience retail operations at all Esso stations to Cold Storage over the next few months.Announced on Thursday (March 5) in a joint statement by Aster Mobility Solutions 1 and Cold Storage, the new partnership will introduce «new in-station experiences that enriches everyday living conveniences and evolving mobility needs».Aster, a subsidiary of Indonesia's Chandra Asri Group, bought over ExxonMobil's network of 60 Esso petrol stations in Singapore in October 2025. «Aster's partnership with Cold Storage reflects our shared commitment in Singapore – our people, our progress, and our everyday moments. Together, we are reimagining what the service station experience can be,» said Andre Khor, Deputy CEO of Aster.Cold Storage will roll out a refreshed convenience retail concept «designed to complement Esso's fuel and mobility services, offering a thoughtfully curated range of everyday essentials, fresh and ready-to-eat options tailored for customers on the move», according to the statement. 

The gross monthly household income ceiling for the Additional Subsidy for childcare and Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme, or KiFAS, will be raised to $15,000, from January 2027 said Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming on Friday (March 6).Speaking during the Committee of Supply debate in Parliament, Goh said that income thresholds for all subsidy tiers will also be increased to reflect household income changes, helping to further reduce fees for more families.«This will further improve affordability of pre-schools for more than 60,000 lower- and middle-income families with young children,» Goh said.He added, «For example, a median income household earning $12,500, with two children in Anchor Operator childcare, will see their total out-of-pocket fees for both children reduce by 35 per cent from $730 in 2026 to $470 in 2027.»Goh highlighted that, since the start of the year, full-day childcare fees have been capped at $610 for anchor operator pre-schools and $650 for partner operator pre-schools, representing a 15 per cent reduction since 2020.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam made a working visit to Rome, Italy, from March 4 to 5, where he co-chaired a World Bank meeting, and had bilateral meetings with leaders from Italy and the Holy See.On Wednesday (March 4), President Tharman met Italian President Sergio Mattarella where the two leaders exchanged views on regional and global developments. They also welcomed the growing cooperation between Singapore and Italy in areas including culture, defence, economy and science.

Hundreds of stranded Indian students and workers are pleading for evacuation as New Delhi scrambles to keep contact and ensure their safety Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has shared a video of an attack on Iran’s drone carrier IRIS Shahid Bagheri Read Full Article at RT.com

A controversial Zimbabwean businessman whose name has long stirred debate across Southern Africa has quietly surfaced in Malawi’s political corridors, appearing alongside both Peter Mutharika and former president Lazarus Chakwera in encounters that are now raising serious questions about the nature of his growing presence in the country. Wicknell Chivayo, a flamboyant entrepreneur known for […] The post Shadowy Tycoon in the Corridors of Power: Who Is Wicknell Chivayo and What Is He Doing in Malawi? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight behind President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s executive order on sanitation, recommending immediate implementation in all Chinese business centres. Speaking in an interview on Thursday, the chamber’s spokesperson, Zhou Shanjian, emphasized the need for all Chinese businesses to comply with Malawi’s laws, including the new sanitation and […] The post Chinese Chamber of Commerce recommends compliance of Pres. Mutharika’s sanitation executive order on sanitation, hygiene: “Chinese businesses mustn’t compromise on sanitation” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When news came out that the Reserve Bank of Malawi had reduced the policy interest rate from 26 percent to 24 percent, many ordinary Malawians did not immediately understand what it meant. At the Area 25 market in Lilongwe, 28-year-old watermelon seller Mike Chikopa was packing his fruits after a slow day. He had managed […] The post Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Ordinary Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) Board Chair Robert Mkwezalamba has issued a strong warning over the way Malawi has managed pension funds, saying years of delays, poor leadership and fraud have pushed many retired civil servants into poverty and stripped them of the dignity they deserve after serving the nation. Speaking in an interview in […] The post ‘They Built the Nation, Now They Die Waiting’: Mkwezalamba Tears Into Malawi’s Pension Failure. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The celebration of Inter Miami’s championship and Lionel Messi’s arrival at the White House became a slalom between major geopolitical events and Trump’s fandom.

[The New Humanitarian] Haute-Savoie, France -- «The only real way to reduce kidnapping in the long term is to improve economic conditions, reduce unemployment, and curb inflation.»

[Dabanga] At least nine people were killed, and 51 reported injured today, after artillery shelling hit the town of Dilling in South Kordofan. In a statement, Sudan Doctors Network confirm the casualties, saying in a statement seen by Radio Dabanga that the bombardment was carried out by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Popular Movement led by El Hilu. Separately, the RSF claim to have taken control of El Bardab area, between Kadugli in North Kordofan, and El Obeid in North Kordofan.

According to the newspaper, UAE officials have already privately notified Iran about the possibility of taking such measures

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Israeli warplanes are delivering «strikes on infrastructure» in the Iranian capital, the TV channel said

Plus de 700 personnes ont célébré l'arrivée de l'Évangile à Arue ce 5 mars. Entre rappels historiques et animations modernes, cette « fête pour le peuple » prouve que la tradition peut se renouveler en attirant les jeunes et en renforçant les liens entre les paroisses.

Les électeurs ont-ils déjà la tête aux élections municipales ? Sur la côte ouest, entre soleil, mer et rivière, beaucoup profitent du jour férié…Mais la politique est-elle vraiment mise de côté ?

Scheduled Tribe members adhering to Hindu customs are not barred from the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Chhattisgarh High Court ruled. The court set aside a family court's rejection of a mutual divorce petition, stating that those who voluntarily follow Hindu rites cannot be excluded.

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