A Singaporean was arrested in Myanmar for his alleged connection to an international scam syndicate.He was among the 156 foreign nationals nabbed in a raid on gambling and fraud hub Shwe Kokko, according to the government-owned newspaper The Global New Light of Myanmar.He was allegedly part of an online scam and gambling syndicate operating there, and was in hiding after committing offences in neighbouring countries, including Thailand.Responding to AsiaOne’s queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that they are aware of the media report, and are in contact with the Myanmar authorities to render assistance.The others arrested included 65 Chinese nationals, 20 Indians, 13 Kenyans, eight Vietnamese, eight Burundians, seven Filipinos, six Ugandans, five Thais, four Ethiopians, three Nigerians, two Rwandans, a Nepali, a Zimbabwean, a Kazakh, an Uzbek, a Beninese, a Togolese and a Malaysian.Located on the Thai-Myanmar border, Shwe Kokko has been under the spotlight as a fertile ground for scam hubs which are staffed by thousands of willing workers and people trafficked from abroad.

[New Times] Relying solely on public funding or foreign aid is no longer sufficient to meet Africa's growing needs, African ministers and investors have said, calling for more private investment to close the continent's infrastructure gaps.

A day after police raided the home of Malawi’s 6th President, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, shockwaves continue to ripple across the political landscape, deepening fear and uncertainty within the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Senior party figures say the operation—carried out without clear documentation—has left many wondering who might be next. While the official explanation links […] The post Tension Rises After Raid on Chakwera Home as DPP Insiders Hint at Possible Move Against Former Minister Mumba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Assam Assembly has passed the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, banning polygamous marriages across most of the state and imposing penalties for violations. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the law is not against Islam and aims to promote true Islamic practices. The bill excludes Sixth Schedule areas and Scheduled Tribes.

Karnataka's Congress faces a leadership showdown as the high command prepares to decide between chief minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. Supporters of Shivakumar are pushing for a promised power-sharing deal, while Siddaramaiah aims to complete his full term. A decision is expected imminently, with three potential outcomes on the table.

Laila Barnard-Wigley, 27, was driving on a busy A-road in Bridlington when she veered across the road and crashed into a car that was heading in the opposite direction.

The president’s improvisatory approach is unsettling Kyiv and its allies. Backers say Trump’s style might win results where others have failed.

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Forensic teams are currently at Barwell Infant School, near Hinckley, Leicestershire, after reports of the body being found at around 7.30am.

Simon Bailey, 58, who was previously praised for his bravery, was issued a written warning after failing to challenge staff who used the term 'fireman' at Avon Fire and Rescue Service.

A major search operation is underway at one of Austria's largest ski resorts this morning after multiple skiers were swept away in a huge avalanche. 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was challenged by Susanna Reid on how anyone could 'believe anything you say' as she toured broadcast studios defending her raid.

Black Friday 2025 LIVE: The best and latest UK deals and sales from brands including Amazon, Apple and Boots handpicked and price-checked by shopping experts.

Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says the province could avoid a recession this year, but the findings of his latest report show the trade war with the U.S. is taking a bite out of Ontario’s economy. The data is part of the latest update from the province’s Financial Accountability Office.

The Hungarian Foreign Minister noted that the EU is not concerned with the rational energy policy pursued by some European nations and does not take into account the role geographic location plays in energy supplies

The Foreign Minister stressed that relations between the US leader and Viktor Orban would be good as long as they remained in office

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, Russia’s relations with European countries are currently in a state of deep crisis

The top Russian diplomat also emphasized that maintaining peace and stability in the Arctic and ensuring its comprehensive development are among Russia’s diplomatic priorities

Maria Zakharova clarified that «citizens of that country who sign a contract are issued a Schengen work visa at the consular section of the German embassy in Manila»

Around 95 per cent of jury trials could be axed under plans by Labour which threaten to 'destroy justice as we know it', new legal analysis shows.

In their final encounter, Jodie claims she asked Charlene directly whether she was being abused.

Ex-West Yorkshire Police officer Maryam Ilyas, 20, accessed the force's computers to find confidential data to inform her boyfriend about an operation into him.

Electric vehicle owners, pub landlords and the average worker told the Daily Mail they felt the hardest hit, while others said they were fed up of 'being taxed, taxed, taxed'.

The long-awaited first volume of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things has now been released to eager fans - with four episodes dropping on Wednesday.

Ali Bogle and husband Angus renovated a dilapidated house (pictured) in East Sussex and say the mansion tax will wreck their retirement plans.

The Supreme Court acknowledged it lacks a quick fix for Delhi-NCR's severe air pollution, emphasizing the need to identify specific contributing factors. Justices will regularly review the issue, seeking solutions from domain experts and scientists to address the multifaceted problem.

Prime Minister Modi's declaration of Bengal as the BJP's next battlefield follows a thumping victory in Bihar. Meanwhile, the Congress faces an existential crisis in Bengal, squeezed between Mamata Banerjee's TMC and the rising BJP, with its own relevance rapidly diminishing.

Slovakia is set to receive €6 408.5 million, solely in grants, to implement its national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP), representing 6.8 % of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019. That grant allocation includes the revised Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) grant allocation (€6 005.8 million), REPowerEU grants (€366.4 million), and a transfer of the country's remaining share from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (€36.3 million). On 8 May 2025, the European Commission adopted an implementing decision reducing Slovakia's RRF allocation by €1.23 million due to a conflict of interest. This amount was deducted from the fifth payment of €492 million received on 10 July 2025. On 13 November 2025, the Council approved Slovakia's latest (fourth) revision of the NRRP. Slovakia's plan comprises reforms and investment to help the Slovak economy recover, while advancing the green and digital transitions and addressing structural weaknesses. In the 2025 country report, the Commission found that Slovakia's NRRP is progressing but requires increased efforts for timely completion. So far, Slovakia has received €3 963.8 million (61.9 % of the total allocation), covering pre-financing (including REPowerEU pre-financing) and five grant payments. Slovakia's absorption of RRF resources sits above the EU average of 56.5 %. The European Parliament continues to ensure transparency and accountability through interinstitutional dialogues on RRF implementation, and scrutiny of the Commission's work. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Fifth edition. The previous editions were drafted by Magdalena Sapała and Božena Destin Bobková. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP