An updated NHS contract that came into effect on October 1 means surgeries must allow appointment requests to be submitted via their website between 8am and 6.30pm.

Assam government will donate its entire GST share from Zubeen Garg's final film, 'Roi Roi Binale,' to the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation. This charitable fund supports artistes' medical needs, flood victims, and students. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the decision, emphasizing the state's commitment to humanitarian causes through this unique initiative.

A woman, frustrated after her purse was allegedly stolen and her complaint ignored by authorities on the Indore-Delhi train, violently smashed an air-conditioned coach window with a tray. Despite injuries and the presence of a child, she continued her outburst, drawing mixed reactions online regarding her actions and the authorities' response.

The president said he wanted testing to occur “on an equal basis” with Russia and China, just before he met his Chinese counterpart for high-stakes trade talks.

Trump’s announcement was short on detail but came a day after he finalized a trade deal with South Korea that includes a pledge of $350 billion in investment.

La République du Paraguay a officialisé, mercredi, sa reconnaissance pleine et entière de la souveraineté du Royaume du Maroc sur le Sahara, à travers l'annonce de l'ouverture prochaine d'un Consulat général dans les provinces du Sud. Cette décision, hautement symbolique, marque un tournant dans les relations entre Asunción et Rabat et conforte la position du Maroc sur la scène internationale. Lors de son entretien à Rabat avec le ministre des Affaires étrangères, Nasser Bourita, le (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, a reçu ce jour, au Palais Rénovation, une délégation des Conseillers membres du Conseil Économique, Social et Environnemental de la Transition (CESE). À l'heure où s'achève le mandat transitoire de ladite institution, les Conseillers membres ont tenu à exprimer leur profonde gratitude au Chef de l'État pour son accompagnement constant et pour la reconnaissance du travail accompli tout au long de la période de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Three people were taken to hospital after a van crashed into a traffic light and overturned in Woodlands on Oct 28.In response to queries from AsiaOne, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to an accident involving a van which was believed to have skidded at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 4 and Woodlands Avenue 7 at about 5pm.SCDF said two people were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, and one person was taken to Woodlands Health Campus. The three people involved were a 60-year-old male van driver, a 49-year-old male pedestrian and a 29-year-old male cyclist.The driver is assisting police with investigations.Dashcam footage shared on the Facebook group Singapore Road Vigilante shows a black delivery van approaching a junction before mounting the curb, crashing into a traffic light, and flipping over on the pedestrian crossing.A resident who witnessed the accident told Shin Min Daily News that he saw a bicycle beside the van and that the rider's nose was bleeding. He added that SCDF personnel removed the van driver trapped in the vehicle.Police investigations are ongoing.

A 52-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (Oct 28) afternoon after locking himself in a Tampines HDB flat with a family member.The incident happened at around 3.20pm at Block 845 Tampines Street 83.In pictures shared with AsiaOne by reader David Lim, two police vehicles, two Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engines, one rescue tender and an ambulance are seen at the open-air car park. A life pack was also deployed on the ground floor. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police said it was assessed that the man might pose a danger to himself and the family member locked inside the flat with him. Officers from the Special Operations Command, Crisis Negotiation Unit and SCDF were then deployed to the scene.Over two hours after the distress call, the man relented and opened the door to the flat at about 6pm, allowing police officers entry into the unit.He was subsequently arrested for breach of Personal Protection Order (PPO). A PPO is a court-issued order forbidding the respondent from committing family violence. 

Fourteen suspects believed to be part of a vape distribution scheme will be handed an additional charge of being members of a locally linked organised criminal group (OCG), under the Organised Crime Act 2015.The local syndicate, which allegedly supplied e-vaporisers into Singapore from Malaysia, was busted on Oct 16. Twelve people aged between 25 and 35 were arrested, and more than 64,000 e-vaporisers and its related components were seized.The police said on Wednesday (Oct 29) that a 'warehouse manager' and 'area distributor', aged 29 and 37, were subsequently arrested between Oct 19 and 23 for their suspected role in the syndicate.All 14 suspects were previously charged in court after their respective arrests. 10 were charged with engaging in a conspiracy to possess e-vaporisers for sale, and four were charged with one count of abetment.They are currently in remand for police investigations.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Busan, South Korea Read Full Article at RT.com

The liberal D66 and Geert Wilders’ anti-immigration Party for Freedom are tied in the Dutch general election Read Full Article at RT.com

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was one of seven world leaders - including US President Donald Trump - invited to a special dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) economic leaders' meeting.Held at Gyeongju's Hilton Hotel on Wednesday (Oct 29), the guests included Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. 

Local police have put out arrest warrants for 27 Singaporeans allegedly involved in a scam syndicate operating from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.The Singaporean suspects, who are all male, are believed to be behind cases of Government official impersonation scams targeted at fellow Singaporeans, said the police in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 29).Seven Malaysians are also believed to be part of the same syndicate, which has allegedly cheated at least $41 million from victims in at least 438 cases.Singapore police said in a statement on Wednesday that it conducted a joint enforcement operation with the Cambodian National Police on Sept 9 against the organised criminal group (OCG).After the raid in Cambodia, 12 Singaporeans, two Malaysians and one Philippine national were arrested in Singapore and charged on Sept 11 for being members of a locally linked OCG.The additional 27 Singaporean and seven Malaysian suspects were subsequently identified by Singapore police.

Two persons aged 32 and 57, will be charged in court on Thursday (Oct 30) for carrying out a security assignment against a police officer without prior approval.Police said in a statement on Oct 30 that the duo were partners of a licensed private investigation agency. The 57-year-old man and 32-year-old woman had accepted a security surveillance assignment from a male client against the police officer.According to the police, the officer was investigating a case against the male client.«As the officer was working at the Police Cantonment complex, a protected place under the Infrastructure Protection Act 2017, prior approval from the Police Regulatory Department is required under the Private Security Industry Act 2007,» police said, adding that the two did not obtain the necessary approval. First known case of surveillance against investigating police officer The male officer made a police report on Jan 10, 2022, after detecting the surveillance against him a day earlier.

Russia has condemned Belgium’s defense minister for suggesting that NATO could wipe Moscow off the map Read Full Article at RT.com

Around 100,000 young men have reportedly left Ukraine for Poland in just two months Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has announced the resumption of nuclear weapons tests Read Full Article at RT.com

US Vice President J.D. Vance said that Washington’s mediation efforts have brought Russia and Ukraine closer to peace Read Full Article at RT.com

Сhairman of the defense committee of the Russian State Duma Andrey Kartapolov warned that any foreign contingent fighting for Ukraine will be a legitimate target for the Russian army

The US leader also noted that South Korea agreed to buy our Oil and Gas in vast quantities from the United States

Cooperation and exchanges between Russia and North Korea have intensified in recent years

«Four male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed during the strike», US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said

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The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the murder of Canadian businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi and an attack on singer Channi Nattan's residence. These acts demonstrate defiance following Canada's designation of the group as a terrorist entity, highlighting their reach and capability to strike within the country.

Anil & Jai Made Decisions Without Informing Japanese Partner

A retired Chandigarh DSP, Dilsher Singh, allegedly shot AAP functionary Nitin Nanda during a wedding dispute in Ropar, Punjab. Nanda sustained a head injury and is undergoing surgery. Police have registered an attempted murder case against Singh and two others, with a property dispute cited as the likely motive.

The federal government is advising Canadians to avoid travelling to certain areas in the Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa rips through the region.

Canada scored three goals in each half en route to a comfortable 6-0 win over Zambia in Round of 16 play Wednesday, setting up a quarterfinal date with Brazil at the FIFA Women's U17 World Cup in Sale, Morocco.