US president expressed confidence that the Ukraine crisis will get settled

The aid was distributed in accordance with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s orders and upon instructions from the Russian government

«Such a position of the Europeans does not facilitate, but effectively hampers the peace process,» Spokesman Dmitry Peskov concluded

The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. local time (midday GMT) via video link

SINGAPORE - From 2026, all upper secondary students can opt to do computing as an elective subject, in a bid to equip students with increasingly important digital and computational thinking skills.Previously offered only to G3 students, or those in the Express course, it will now include G2 students as well.Students now take subjects at G1, G2 or G3 levels, which are broadly mapped from the Normal (Technical), Normal (Academic) and Express standards, respectively.Mr Ong Kong Hong, the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) divisional director of curriculum planning and development division 1, said: “The syllabuses seek to develop students’ appreciation of computing as a creative field while raising their awareness of cyber security, emerging technology and the impact of computing.”Other life skills, such as inventive thinking, communication, as well as striving for accuracy and thoroughness, will also be honed through the subject, he added.The content covered increases in complexity and depth across the three levels.

If you have tried accessing the Singapore Police Force's (SPF) e-services via its website on Monday (Sept 8) morning and found it looking different, do not worry - it's not a phishing site. In a statement on Sunday (Sept 7), police said it it is changing the access methods for its e-services and refreshing its corporate website. «This is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance data protection, as well as provide a more user-friendly online experience for the public,» police added.The change and refresh began on Sunday evening and were effected after midnight on Monday. Following the change, Singpass and Corppass are now the means of access to police's e-services. [[nid:722208]]Two e-services that do not require Singpass or Corppass are the use of foreign identification number (FIN) when paying for, and checking the status of a Certificate of Clearance, and the use of a foreign vehicle number to check outstanding traffic offences and paying traffic fines. 

A 61-year-old man’s decomposing body was found in his Housing Board flat in Sembawang after neighbours noticed a foul smell from the unit.The man, a security guard who lived alone, had only moved in a few months ago, residents told Shin Min Daily News.They added that he was very friendly and got along well with the neighbourhood children.The police told AsiaOne that they received a call for assistance at Block 363C Sembawang Crescent on Thursday (Sept 4) at around 2.10pm.The man was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead in the unit by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic, they added.A 53-year-old resident, who wanted to be known only as Bai, said that he had noticed a putrid smell and the lights in the unit were turned on for several days.He called the police after consulting with the neighbours.Another resident, 29-year-old Wu, said that the door of the unit was locked when the police arrived.The housewife added that the cops peered through the window and saw the man had collapsed inside.The police said that they do not suspect foul play. Investigations are ongoing.[[nid:713727]]

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Hamas said Sunday it welcomes American ideas for a ceasefire tied to the release of captives, as Israeli forces intensified air strikes in Gaza City and the United Nations warned time is running out to avert famine across the enclave.

Bhupen Hazarika, whose birth centenary is being celebrated, was more than a musician; he was the heartbeat of Assam and a unifying force for India. His work, deeply rooted in Assamese culture, resonated with themes of social justice and unity, inspiring generations. Hazarika's legacy, celebrated through awards and infrastructure projects, continues to inspire empathy and cultural appreciation.

Around 91% of candidates participated in West Bengal SSC's School Level Selection Test for assistant teachers in classes 9 and 10, following the cancellation of previous appointments by the Supreme Court. A dismissed teacher expressed feeling deprived, while a fresher voiced concerns about corruption, emphasizing the need for merit-based recruitment this time.

The Italian has held the title for 65 weeks

The Hamas leadership also affirmed that it had received some ideas from Washington aimed at reaching a Gaza ceasefire

According to the Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov, other major events, too, await Putin later this year, including the Direct Line Q&A session

«We are going to get it done,» the US leader stressed, commenting on efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict

Tôt ce dimanche matin, un jeune conducteur de 20 ans, alcoolisé, a violemment percuté le mur d’enceinte de la gendarmerie à Papeete. Revenant d'une soirée, il se serait assoupi. Malgré le choc, il n'a pas été blessé.

Dans les îles aussi le défilé contre l'ice a eu un énorme retentissement : des Marquises aux Australes en passant les Raromatai et les Tuamotu, la population a tenu à manifester pour montrer sa crainte et sa solidarité dans ce combat qui s'annonce long et difficile. Hier à Manihi, un homme a raconté son expérience avec l'ice et les conséquences sur sa famille.

Tragedy struck in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district as a suspected gas leak at Sagarshri Lubricants Pvt Ltd claimed the lives of three workers. The incident occurred during routine maintenance in a chamber at the Pithampur factory. Three employees were overwhelmed by toxic fumes. While one worker is hospitalised and stable, authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident.

A Bijnor court has handed down a rigorous life sentence to Shubhdeep Singh, a 30-year-old from Shahjahanpur, along with a Rs 40,000 fine, for the murder of a taxi driver. Ramnarayan, the victim, was hired to drive Singh from Haridwar to Najibabad in August 2022 when he was shot and the car was stolen on the highway in Nagina.

The RSS endorsed the Election Commission's voter roll revision and the National Education Policy 2020, highlighting the importance of Indian languages. It voiced concerns about infiltration in Bengal, religious conversions in the Northeast, and the drug menace in Punjab, emphasizing their impact on social harmony. The organization clarified it would not agitate on Kashi or Mathura.

Congress alleges that TRAI blocked their SMS campaign in Maharashtra regarding a documentary on the 2024 elections, citing «protest content.» Party leaders accuse TRAI of acting as BJP's IT cell and question the coordinated efforts of government bodies to suppress information about alleged election fraud.

The statements from the speaker come as Democrats and a small number of Republicans are pushing for legislation to compel the release of more files on Jeffrey Epstein.

South Korea said it intends to repatriate the more than 300 of its nationals who were detained during an immigration raid on a Hyundai factory in Georgia.

Anthony Albanese begins a long Pacific tour this week ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Solomon Islands, as the battle for influence between China and Australia continues to create headlines.

PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, CMC – The Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE) in St Maarten on Sunday reported that all passengers were safely evacuated after a WestJet Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a landing gear...

Two people were taken to a hospital with wounds of medium gravity

Eight Palestinians died and nearly 80 were injured after attacks on humanitarian aid distribution outlets, Al Jazeera said