Government ministers defended trade pacts, contrasting them with past agreements. These new deals involve larger economies and aim for balanced growth. Fisheries sector exports have doubled, showing significant economic expansion. New markets are emerging, offsetting reduced exports to the United States. The government secured substantial committed investments from European and New Zealand trade partners.

Speaking at an open debate of the United Nations security council on the situation in the Middle East, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said the recent escalation after a brief lull in fighting was deeply worrying. He urged all sides to return to dialogue and diplomacy to prevent the conflict from worsening.

Former People's Action Party (PAP) MP Lim Soo Peng has died on Monday (July 27), aged 98.He represented Havelock constituency between 1967 to 1970, after winning a by-election held on March 7, 1967, to fill the vacancy in Parliament caused by the resignation of Barisan Sosialis MP Loh Miaw Gong.Lim later resigned in 1970, along with four other PAP MPs, in a move which then-PAP secretary-general Lee Kuan Yew said was to provide for continuity in the political leadership.«They have agreed to stand down so that the party can bring new talent and experience into Parliament,» Lee was reported as saying, adding that Lim had asked to be relieved of his responsibilities because he wished to devote more time to his commitments in the industry, reported The Straits Times in 1970.Lim was succeeded by Hon Sui Sen, who later served as Minister for Finance between 1970 and 1983.Then 42 years old, Lim then focused on the company he founded, Chemical Industries (Far East) Pte Ltd, eventually listing it on 1973.  

US convicted killer Bryan Kohberger has reportedly sought to overturn his guilty plea, claiming his lawyers coerced him into confessing Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump’s attorneys asserted a 2024 high court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for actions taken in office shields him from liability in the case.

A car sales manager spent 45 minutes following a customer who allegedly refused to pay for damage to a rental car.Darren Ang, a sales manager from MV Auto Sales, posted a TikTok video titled 'Scammer runs for his life all over Singapore to avoid paying fee', on Monday (July 27), claiming that he had followed the man for 45 minutes before the encounter escalated into a chase.In the same video, Ang also called the police, detailing his actions in tailing the alleged «scammer».Ang said he followed the man because he did not want to sign the repayment plan, claiming that he did not have the money to pay for the damages.

SINGAPORE — A woman has won the maximum $30,000 compensation that the Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT) could award after the magistrate found that she had been dismissed in a “sudden and unjustified” manner at the end of her six-month probation.The magistrate said the employer had failed to justify its decision that the woman, an audit manager, had not passed probation.However, the tribunal also rejected the dismissed employee’s claims that she had been discriminated against because she did not speak Korean and her employer had retaliated against her for whistle-blowing.In a judgment released on July 28, tribunal magistrate Joel Tan said the employee should have received three months’ gross salary, or $34,500, for her loss of income.He added that, were it not for the $30,000 statutory cap on ECT claims, he would also have awarded a further two months’ salary for the distress caused by her dismissal.The woman had earned $11,500 a month, meaning she could otherwise have recovered $57,500, or five months’ salary.

More than 5.5kg of cannabis, over 11 times Singapore's 500g threshold for the mandatory death penalty for trafficking, was seized in a series of Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) operations on July 27. Three Singaporeans aged between 27 and 34 were arrested for suspected drug-related offences, while drugs worth more than $142,000 were recovered.The bureau said in a news release on Wednesday (July 29) morning that the operations were conducted in the vicinities of Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Merah and Pasir Ris.About 5.52kg of cannabis, 132g of 'Ice', 145kg of ketamine and four lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) stamps were seized. CNB said the haul could potentially feed the addiction of 860 abusers for a week.CNB officers arrested a 34-year-old man at a void deck of a residential block in the vicinity of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 for suspected drug trafficking offences on July 27.He was escorted to a residential unit in a neighbouring block, where a search yielded four LSD stamps, about 879g of cannabis and about 123g of 'Ice'.

US and Saudi warplanes have carried out joint strikes against alleged Iran-aligned militia sites across eastern Iraq, according to CENTCOM Read Full Article at RT.com

Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq complex has reportedly been damaged in a drone strike with satellite imagery showing smoke and scorched facilities Read Full Article at RT.com

There have been plenty of smiles at BBC Breakfast recently, mainly on the faces of the programme's editor Richard Frediani and his 'boys' club' - since they learned that Naga Munchetty was leaving.

US forces intercepted a surprise ballistic missile attack from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as tensions continued to escalate between America and Iran.

Après plusieurs jours de tensions politiques, le président de la Polynésie se veut-il plus conciliant ? Alors que le Tapura renonce, pour l'instant, à une motion de défiance, Moetai Brotherson assure être « ouvert à la discussion » avec tous les groupes avant l'examen du collectif budgétaire n°3.

Union minister Bhagirath Choudhary and MP Lumba Ram received central scheme aid. Choudhary has since refunded the subsidy to the National Horticulture Board. The government informed Parliament about these financial assistance instances. Existing scheme guidelines lack specific conflict of interest provisions. All eligible applicants are treated equally under the transparent NHB mechanism.

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran demanded NEET be scrapped in Lok Sabha. He argued the proposed paper leak law amendment misses the core issue. Maran highlighted DMK and Tamil Nadu's long-standing opposition to the medical entrance exam. He also raised concerns about Meta smart glasses recording protesting students. Maran mentioned issues with WhatsApp broadcast limits for MPs and a removed Facebook post.

For more than two years, Cameron and Sue Evans carved out an idyllic life as expat retirees in the tiny rural hamlet of Fuente del Albarico, 230 miles east of Malaga in southern Spain.

What happened when Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post on Monday that showed a guillotine, along with the disgusting phrase: 'We're only making plans for Nigel'? Nothing.

Mr Polanski, 43, said he made an 'inadvertent mistake' but will not apologise for the post, which he shared to his 713,000 followers on Instagram on Monday.

The incident is said to have happened to two girls, both in their late teens, in an alleyway between Edward Street and Topping Street on July 25, 2026.

Hau-Yu Tam, cabinet member at Lewisham Council, shared a map on her social media accounts showing the precise location of a Met Police van using facial recognition technology.

A total of eight men, aged between 36 and 70, will be charged in court on Wednesday (July 29) for their alleged involvement in separate cases of molest.The cases took place between June 2025 and June 2026, the police said in a news release on Tuesday night.Among the cases, the youngest victim was a 16-year-old girl who was molested by a 33-year-old man along Farrer Park Station Road on Feb 8.Police said the matter was promptly reported to them and they established the man's identity and later arrested him.He will be charged with two counts of outrage of modesty and two counts of uttering words and exhibiting an object intended to insult the modesty of any person.  Another case involved a 70-year-old man who allegedly molested a 54-year-old woman in the vicinity of Marina Boulevard on June 22, 2025.According to the police, he was identified through follow-up investigations and will be charged with three counts of outage of modesty, and one count of exhibiting an object intended to insult the modesty of any person.

The Centre has released its seventh draft notification for ecologically sensitive areas. This proposal aims to protect 56,825 sq km across six Indian states. States have raised objections, primarily Kerala, citing livelihood concerns. The draft allows for phased implementation, potentially speeding up the process. This initiative follows previous attempts since 2011 to conserve the fragile region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged government ministries to remain youthful and forward-looking. He stressed the need for young entrepreneurs' active participation in key sectors. Officials were asked to devise industry-aligned courses for emerging sector skills. Proactive communication is vital to counter misinformation on major national initiatives. Citizens must remain at the center of all policy decisions and governance reforms.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid opposition protests demanding a statement. MPs demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah explain police action against demonstrators. The House was first adjourned within minutes of assembling at 11 am. Later, legislative business was attempted while opposition MPs continued their sloganeering. The Deputy Chairperson adjourned the House till Wednesday as protests persisted.

The government has capped sugar stock at 400 tonnes per dealer. Dealers must liquidate excess stock by August 1 and sell within thirty days. This measure aims to prevent hoarding and stabilize sugar prices. The essential commodities act was invoked to impose these restrictions. Sugar exports have also been banned amid monsoon deficit forecasts.

India has condemned Pakistan's legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs called the polls a cosmetic exercise to hide illegal occupation. India reiterated its firm stance that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. The spokesperson highlighted Pakistan's promotion of terrorism and religious fundamentalism. This stance questions Pakistan's claims to any pluralistic cultural legacy.

Regional Governor Yury Slyusar noted that the wounded person is under the required medical care

Audio of Joe Biden's interviews with a ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017 show him referencing classified materials and occasionally struggling to recall details.

Seven civilians were reported to sustain wounds

Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Alexander Maslennikov emphasized that this is an attempt to destabilize small businesses

Alyona Arshinova stated that this decision once again proves that the Moldovan judicial system is completely corrupt and unconditionally serves the interests of Maia Sandu's Western patrons

Vladimir Zelensky and Benjamin Netanyahu are in Washington to honor Lindsey Graham – and to squeeze more support out of Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in the Oval Office on Tuesday, with US officials sharing no details Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East in what CENTCOM described as an attempted “surprise attack” Read Full Article at RT.com

Six men will be charged in court on Wednesday (July 29) with the offence of rioting after an alleged fight in Yishun which left a man unconscious.A total of seven men, aged between 18 and 33, were arrested for their alleged involvement.The incident happened at about 8pm last Friday at Block 243 Yishun Ring Road, and the men were arrested between July 25 and 28.Police said in an earlier statement that they found a 48-year-old man at the carpark near the block with head and body injuries. He was taken unconscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. In an updated statement on Tuesday evening, police said that officers from Woodlands Police Division, Criminal Investigation Department and Police Intelligence Department established the identities of the seven persons through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras.If found guilty of the said offence, the six could be jailed for up to seven years and caned.Police investigations into the remaining 33-year-old man is ongoing.