More Singaporeans will be able to participate in this year's National Day celebrations as they continue island-wide in the heartlands on Aug 10, following the annual parade on Aug 9. The NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations will happen simultaneously at five community sites and are expected to draw some 170,000 residents, said members from the NDP 2025 Executive Committee (Exco) and People's Association (PA) at a media event on Tuesday (July 8).The five sites will be in Punggol (next to One Punggol), Bishan (beside Junction 8), Yishun (next to FutsalArena), Geylang Serai (beside Wisma Geylang Serai) and Bukit Gombak (ActiveSG Stadium).Organised as a joint collaboration involving grassroots organisations and partners like SportSG, the celebrations will feature district-specific themes, fireworks, and drone shows, including crowd favourites like the mobile column and the Fighter Island Flypast.

The parents of a 19-year-old police trainee from the Home Team Academy who died last month have thanked the passers-by who came to their son's aid.Mohammad Irfan Nur Iman Bin Azhar died in a road traffic accident along Tanah Merah Coast Road towards Xilin Avenue on June 22.On July 6, Irfan's mother, Iman Syuhadah, posted on Facebook saying that she hopes to identify and thank the good Samaritans.Iman also stated that these passers-by may have performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Irfan before emergency services arrived, but couldn't save him. She said those who were involved in Irfan's resuscitation can reach out to her privately via the numbers that she had provided on her post.Iman «would like to personally thank you for your courage, kindness, and effort».Authorities' responsesResponding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they were alerted to a road traffic accident involving a motorcycle on June 22 at about 5.45am.

The incident involving a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) tank from the National Day Parade (NDP) mobile column which bumped into a traffic light was caused by an isolated faulty component based on preliminary investigations.At a media event on Tuesday (July 8), Colonel (COL) David Kwek, co-chairman of the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations Committee, said the faulty component «led to the loss of steering and braking power». «The safety and well-being of the public and our crews are of paramount importance,» said COL Kwek, who added that «more detailed reviews» are still ongoing.He said the Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank (L2SG) will resume its participation in the NDP mobile column and the Heartlands Celebration only «after all the necessary safety checks and clearances are completed».During the NDP National Education show on July 5, an L2SG was captured bumping into a traffic light while making a right turn outside Parliament House and the Supreme Court.

Toujours pas d'accord entre la FRAAP et le Pays. La rencontre de ce soir n'a pas duré longtemps, le syndicat ayant préféré décliné l'offre du gouvernement sur le seul point de revendication.

Ce lundi 7 juillet à 20h, la place Tu Vavau vibrera au rythme des chars fleuris et des orchestres Kaina pour l’ouverture officielle du Heiva i Bora Bora 2025. Un rendez-vous retransmis en direct sur Polynésie la 1ère, qui promet d’être le point d’orgue d’une édition placée sous le signe de la créativité, de la tradition et du partage.

The federal government is set to proceed with awarding a major defence contract despite industry concerns that its requirements are written in a way that all but assures a single American company is eligible.

When Melissa Plett got a fraud alert call from a number at the Royal Bank of Canada last month, she didn't suspect she'd lose $14,510 as part of a scam where fraudsters pose as bank investigators. Though victims can seek reimbursement, banks often reject the request, or provide only a partial refund. Some consumer advocates argue banks need to pay up in full.

Last Friday’s major flooding event in Texas that killed 89 people, including numerous children, has left local communities shattered. Now, some may be turning an eye closer to home, asking if Canada is prepared for such an extreme weather event. 

The AAIB submitted its preliminary report on the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the civil aviation ministry. A Parliament committee will discuss the crash and aviation safety, focusing on fee regulation. The London-bound flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey escalated his feud with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, sharing a «Wikileaks» document alleging Thackeray is inciting Marathi-Hindi tensions for political gain before Mumbai's municipal elections.

Maharashtra witnessed a clash between political factions and the state government as a Marathi rally in Mira Road was denied permission, sparking protests. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik criticized the decision and joined the demonstration, defying potential arrest. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the MNS for disregarding police instructions, emphasizing the importance of following protocol for public safety and traffic management.

Renewed calls for DK Shivakumar to become Karnataka's Chief Minister have surfaced, despite Congress leadership affirming Siddaramaiah's continuation in the role. Two Congress MLAs publicly supported Shivakumar, hinting at internal tensions. Senior leader Tanveer Sait emphasized the need for leadership change, while MLA CP Yogeshwar asserted district MLAs' unity behind Shivakumar.

The US will send more weapons to Ukraine, President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Nathan Owen, 32, of Prestatyn, whose 'out-of-control' Jaguar I-Pace car had to be rammed off the road by police, has been charged with fraud, dangerous driving and causing a public nuisance.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy fighting broke out on Monday in Moqokori district in the Hiiraan region after al-Shabab militants launched a large-scale assault involving suicide bombings and ground attacks, according to military and local sources.

Garowe (HOL) — A man accused of sexually assaulting three children, including two sisters under the age of 10, appeared in court in Garowe on Monday in one of the most serious child abuse cases to surface in Puntland in recent years.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Dozens of residents in Hargeisa’s 150th neighborhood staged a protest on Monday following the killing of two civilians by Somaliland security forces in the Agabar area of Gabiley district.

In a political season charged with anxiety and anticipation, UTM Party President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has stormed the campaign trail with a bold promise: to rescue Malawi from the throes of economic misery and governance decay by restoring what he calls the nation’s “lost glory.” Addressing multitudes at Mswaswa Primary School in Zomba and later […] The post Kabambe Rallies UTM Faithful with Bold Promise to Restore Malawi’s Lost Glory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

New smoking technologies, which include e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, are playing a significant role in reducing harm among nicotine consumers worldwide, potentially lowering the risks of smoking-related diseases. However, these technologies often face skepticism and resistance due to concerns about their long-term health effects, triggering their slow uptake in most African countries, particularly in […] The post PMI worried with slow adoption of new smoking technologies in Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful display of humility and compassion, Vice President Dr. Michael Usi has once again demonstrated the kind of servant leadership that resonates deeply with the Malawian spirit — by taking center stage to help one of his own. During a special charity performance organized by the National Theatre Association of Malawi (NTAM) on […] The post VP Michael Usi Steps In with Heartfelt Support for Ailing Actor Penno Mussa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis addressed BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial remark, clarifying it targeted those fueling the Marathi-Hindi row, not ordinary citizens. Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut retaliated, calling Dubey a 'useless person' and challenged CM Eknath Shinde to resign. Raut defended Maharashtra, asserting no Hindi speaker has been attacked and demanded action against Dubey's statement.

An artist on X, Anne Chovy, faced criticism for labeling a traditional Indian swing, or jhoola, as a «gothic swing.» The post, which garnered over 1.5 million views, sparked backlash from Indian users who felt the description ignored the swing's cultural significance and origins. Many pointed out that such renaming is part of a broader trend of cultural appropriation.

As Bihar gears up for crucial assembly elections, Chirag Paswan is distinguishing himself within the NDA by voicing opinions that contrast with Nitish Kumar's, particularly on law and order and domicile policies.

Daulal Vaishnaw, father of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, passed away at AIIMS Jodhpur on Tuesday at 11:52 AM, as confirmed by hospital authorities. He had been receiving treatment at the facility for several days due to critical illness. Despite the medical team's best efforts, he could not be saved.

The AAIB submitted its preliminary report on the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the civil aviation ministry. A Parliament committee will discuss the crash and aviation safety, focusing on fee regulation. The London-bound flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has come out strongly against the current state of governance in Malawi, saying Malawians are tired of skyrocketing prices, mass unemployment, and poor leadership. In a powerful statement released this week, Muluzi declared that Malawi needs urgent restoration and unveiled a bold new strategy called Business First, which […] The post Atupele Says Malawians Are Tired of High Prices, Joblessness, and Poor Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.