Amendments to the Criminal Law Bill has been proposed to further rationalise Singapore's criminal laws, better protect vulnerable victims, and tackle emerging crime trends. Among the key amendments to the Bill introduced in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 14) is the introduction of caning for scams and scam-related offences. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement that judicial caning serves the function of deterrence and proportionate punishment. «There are currently 161 offences that attract caning: 96 attract discretionary caning, while 65 attract mandatory caning.»Fighting scams continues to be a top national priority. The number of scam cases and scam losses remain concerning. MHA will introduce caning for scams and scams-related offences for stronger deterrence," added the ministry. Earlier on March 4, former MP Dr Tan Wu Meng had called for mandatory caning for scammers in egregious cases. 

A food court, a cafe and a childcare centre - these are just some of the offerings the public can enjoy with the opening of the new Central Manpower Base (CMPB) today (Oct 14). Speaking at the official opening of this new facility at Bukit Gombak on Tuesday (Oct 14), Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing pointed out that the new CMPB is more than just a building for administrative matters.«It is our commitment to providing the best support for our servicemen and women. Most importantly, it is our commitment to continue to innovate at speed,» he said.This new CMPB which was progressively launched in 2025, is the only publicly accessible Mindef/SAF building till date.It features a range of community amenities including outdoor exercise facilities, a food court with a beer garden, a cafe, a convenience store, and a childcare centre.Located opposite Cashew MRT station, the new CMPB will also serve as an integrated one-stop service hub to support the National Service (NS) community throughout their NS journey.

Almost exactly a year ago, 48-year-old Roger Tan was told he had only 12 months left to live.Today, the former bank risk manager, who was diagnosed with late-stage liver cancer in 2024, is still defying the odds.Tan writes daily letters of encouragement to prison inmates and leads charity work for inmates and the community, reported Shin Min Daily News.He has even complied a collection of his letters written to inmates over the years into a book, and all 200 copies have sold out.Liver problems run in his familyLiver problems run in Tan's family. Since the age of 14, he has gone for yearly check-ups, all of which showed no issues.But during a routine screening in 2024, doctors found a tumour in his liver.After his diagnosis, Tan told Shin Min, he underwent surgery in August. However, during the operation, the tumour ruptured unexpectedly, causing blood clots which worsened his condition.Last October, doctors told him his cancer was terminal and that he had only a year to live.

US President Donald Trump said he is unsure that he will go to heaven despite his efforts to end the war in Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com

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NOT MUCH is known about Queen Nanny’s early years on Earth. But the story is that she was from west Africa, from where many people were taken to the West Indies to work on various plantations under sub-human conditions. Hundreds of the enslaved did...

A JD(U) MLA staged a protest outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's residence, demanding an election ticket for Gopalpur. The legislator, known for past controversies including a train incident and accusations against a deputy CM, vowed not to leave without securing the nomination. This action highlights internal party tensions amid seat-sharing finalizations.

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Garowe (HOL) — Puntland Dervish forces on Monday captured a Turkish national identified as Feyzul Hashim Suleyman, a member of ISIS, during an operation in the Togga Balade area of the Bari region.

Aden (HOL) — Yemeni Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Mohsen al-Daari met Monday with Somali Ambassador to Yemen Abdulhakim Mohamed in Aden to discuss bilateral relations and security cooperation.

Seat sharing talks in Bihar's Mahagathbandhan are ongoing. Allies are negotiating for maximum seats. RJD and Congress leaders have exchanged poetic messages hinting at unease. Final seat distribution is being worked out. Candidates' lists and a joint manifesto are expected soon. Preparations for the first phase of polling are underway.

India has accused Pakistan of violating the UN's Children and Armed Conflict agenda through attacks in Afghanistan and India. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey highlighted Pakistan's alleged abuses against children within its borders and ongoing cross-border terrorism. He condemned Pakistan's actions, calling its international statements hypocritical and urging it to protect its own children.

Bihar’s story is one of contrasts — a state burdened by poverty and low urbanisation, yet brimming with young energy that could redefine its destiny if opportunity meets ambition.

Despite the approaching nomination deadline for Bihar assembly elections, the Mahagathbandhan has not yet finalized its seat-sharing deal. RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav has begun distributing party tickets to favored candidates, including prominent leaders who switched parties. This move follows a similar pattern from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where RJD also announced candidates before a formal agreement.

Javed Akhtar expressed shame over India's reception of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, particularly at Darul Uloom Deoband, criticizing the welcome for a representative of a group that bans girls' education. Muttaqi's visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, included meetings with Indian officials and a tour of the seminary, though a press conference barred women journalists.

[The New Humanitarian] «At the level of programme activity, it was catastrophic.»

[UN News] There is now «real hope» for a ceasefire which would pave the way for a lasting and definitive settlement of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Huang Xia, told the Security Council on Monday.

Yesterday, it was reported that Yelena Giler, the mother of Slava Giler, who was killed at the Nova music festival, had died by suicide on Thursday.

A brazen woman was caught on camera as she tried to snatch a man's cellphone while he filmed the aftermath of a crash involving her white Mercedes G-Wagon.

The enemy also lost two Starlink satellite communications stations and 11 unmanned aircraft control centers

Russian servicemen also destroyed a Bogdana self-propelled artillery unit, nine mortars, and seven robotic systems

A total of 104 civilians were injured, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik said

By 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the price of silver accelerated by 1.09%

17 of them were destroyed over the Belgorod Region

A nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital after he was hit by a taxi while crossing a traffic junction along Middle Road towards Nicoll Highway on Monday (Oct 13).A video of the incident recorded by a dashcam camera was posted on the SGRV Facebook page the same evening.The short clip showed a boy on a kick scooter dashing across the junction before being hit by the ComfortDelGro taxi. The video did not show the aftermath of the collision.According to the caption to the video, the boy had been crossing the junction of Middle Road and Bencoolen Street and had failed to conform to the red-light signal.The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force told AsiaOne that they were alerted to the incident at 2.40pm and 2.45pm respectively on Oct 13. A nine-year-old pedestrian was taken while conscious to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:723860]]candicecai@asiaone.com

SINGAPORE - Singapore's economy beat expectations in the third quarter, supported by resilient activity in the manufacturing and domestic consumer-facing sectors.The economy grew by 2.9 per cent from the third quarter of 2025, moderating from the 4.5 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Oct 14.The performance was better than expected, beating economists' forecast of two per cent growth in a Bloomberg poll.On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, the economy expanded by 1.3 per cent, slightly slower than the 1.5 per cent growth in the second quarter, MTI said.In a separate release, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said the economy grew 3.9 per cent in the first three quarters of 2025, faster than the same period last year.MAS assesses that the output gap should stay positive for the year as a whole.However, the central bank added that Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to «moderate from this above-trend pace in the upcoming quarters as activity normalises in the trade-related sectors».

President Donald Trump called for a new era of harmony in the Middle East on Monday during a global summit on Gaza’s future, trying to advance broader peace in the region after visiting Israel to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas.

Kenyan lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate digital assets like cryptocurrencies, a senior parliamentarian said on Monday, as it seeks to boost investments into the sector by putting clear rules in place for the emerging industry.

Israel and Hamas moved ahead on a key first step of the tenuous Gaza ceasefire agreement on Monday by freeing hostages and prisoners, raising hopes that the U.S.-brokered deal might lead to a permanent end to the two-year war that ravaged the Palestinian territory.

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Mali ‘s Foreign Affairs Ministry said it will require US visa applicants to post a bond of up to $10,000 in response to an identical measure enacted by America last week that takes effect October 23. The ministry statement...

North Carolina has become the latest state to join a redistricting battle sparked by President Trump’s urging to shore up the small GOP House majority ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

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