SINGAPORE — A series of lapses in the reporting of abuse and follow-up checks contributed to the death of four-year-old Megan Khung, who was physically and emotionally abused for more than a year. During that period, she was forced to wear soiled diapers over her head, eat food from the dustbin and eat her mother's mucus. She died in 2020 after a fatal punch to the stomach, and her mother and her then boyfriend burned her body to hide their crime. Teachers at the young girl's pre-school, Healthy Start Child Development Centre (HSCDC), had observed visible injuries on her in March 2019. The centre, which is run by social service agency Beyond Social Services, submitted a report to the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) in early April 2019. The ECDA is the regulatory authority for pre-schools here. «However, the report did not fully describe the severity of the injuries, as compared to the evidence presented in the Court documents when Megan's mother and her partner were being charged,» the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) told The Straits Times on April 8.

Come May, teens will be able to link their Grab accounts to their parents' Grab for Family account where the latter can book rides on behalf of their children. Several new features will also be implemented to enhance safety for these teenage children on the road, including a PIN number to confirm rides and an upgraded AudioProtect system. These are part of a suite of new features unveiled by local tech company Grab on Tuesday (April 8).  Grab for Family/Teens — an addition to the Grab for Family account — was introduced at the GrabX event on Tuesday at the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom The existing Grab for Family account, according to Grab's website, currently allows for family members to join only if they are 18 years old and above, and is available only to Singapore Grab users. This new feature will benefit users aged 13 to 17. Speaking at the event, Grab's chief product officer Philipp Kandal stressed the «need for safe, trackable transportation for teenagers across Southeast Asia», which Grab may soon be capable of fulfilling.

A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty to three counts of voyeurism on Monday (April 7) after he was caught taking upskirt photos and a video of a woman in Paya Lebar MRT station. On Sept 24, 2024, a 29-year-old Korean woman felt something hitting her calf while on an escalator out of the station. Suspicious of his intentions, the victim asked to check Benjamin Kow's phone and found an upskirt video and multiple blurry upskirt photos, Shin Min Daily News reported. When she called the police, Kow grabbed his phone and attempted to flee, pushing the victim and causing injuries to her elbow and ankles. Hearing calls for help, a male passerby got onto a bicycle, chased after the accused and stopped him. The report said that Kow attempted to delete video evidence while waiting for the police to arrive. Investigations revealed that Kow had prior instances of committing voyeurism, where he took upskirt photos of two other women at Dakota MRT station on separate occasions. No reports were filed at the time as the victims were not aware of his actions.

The defense ministry ordered the relevant officials and the organizations to determine the order of developing ground-based systems and address their flaws based on the current needs of the army

«The second round of Russian-US consultations on normalizing the operation of the two countries’ diplomatic missions will be held within days,» the ministry said

«What is obvious is that the Euro-Atlantic system is based on a strict hierarchy,» Ivan Timofeyev said

«We’ll make our decision based on the actual circumstances at that time,» Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said

The market imbalance is always bad for all the players, Pavel Marinychev said

The Duke of Sussex landed from LA on Sunday but his father spent the weekend at Highgrove, his private Gloucestershire home, resting ahead of this week's busy State Visit to Italy.

The teenager was just 14 when he donned a balaclava and viciously attacked retired factory owner Bhim Kohli, 80, in Leicester.

It is feared the batches of the popular beer may contain hidden traces of wheat and poses a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.

Malawi’s cotton sector has registered a remarkable surge in the 2024/25 farming season, offering a potential economic lifeline to farmers and promising new momentum for the country’s textile and agro-industrial ambitions. According to the Second Round Crop Estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture, cotton production has shot up by a staggering 177.2%, rising from […] The post Cotton Production Booms by 179%: Lifeline for Farmers and Economic Potential for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland government has issued a stern warning against Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre's anticipated visit to Las Anod, the capital of the SSC-Khatumo administration, a territory Somaliland claims as part of its borders.

Somalia's reported decision to offer the U.S. access to its strategic military bases sparked debate within the country. Some see it as a step toward greater security and stability, while others, including some Somali leaders, expressed concerns about the potential destabilizing effects, especially with groups like al-Shabaab still active.

TEHRAN –According to the recent ranking published by SCImago 2024, Iran, with 75501 documents, ranks second among Islamic countries.

TEHRAN – The Iranian deputy foreign minister for the Caspian Sea affairs, Alireza Jahangiri, and the special representative of Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea issues, Murad Atajanov, have met in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to discuss the issues on the Caspian Sea.

TEHRAN – According to Metrological Organization, average precipitation is projected to be less than normal from April 8 to 20, and normal from April 21 to May 18.

More than 200,000 tulips at Chamran Park in the city of Karaj have come into bloom, welcoming people to the eleventh edition of a festival that opened to the public on Friday, April 4, and will run until April 11.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent statement that the Indian Constitution is «thousands of years old.» The BJP leaders highlighted that the Constitution was drafted in 1949 and implemented in 1950, accusing Gandhi of ignorance and disrespect towards Babasaheb Ambedkar. They further stated that Congress party is confused and speechless after hearing him.

The Indian government's attempt to appeal Sanjay Bhandari's discharge in the UK Supreme Court has been rejected, raising concerns about potential risks to Bhandari in Tihar jail, including extortion and violence. The court cited human rights grounds, highlighting potential breaches of the European Convention on Human Rights due to Tihar Jail conditions and fairness concerns in Indian criminal trials.

For Mamata Banerjee, who is gearing up for the assembly elections next year, public display of infighting within her party Trinamool Congress is the last thing she would want. More so, when the school jobs scam has already given the BJP a strong weapon to nail her and the party.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, during his Uzbekistan visit, lauded Indian students as ambassadors of Indian values. He highlighted India's economic growth and healthcare initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, creating opportunities for medical professionals. Birla also interacted with the Indian diaspora, acknowledging their contribution to India's global presence and commitment to the nation's development.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused Kirti Azad of leaking internal party conversations regarding a public spat at the Election Commission. Banerjee admitted to the altercation but blamed Azad for provoking him and sharing WhatsApp chats.

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

Au regard de la situation dans laquelle se trouve le continent africain, notamment avec le chômage consécutive au fait que de nombreux Etats n'ont plus trouvé de solutions adéquates pour renverser le phénomène de plus en plus grandissant, le secteur entreprenarial se met peu à peu en place. Une manière de proceder au ralentissement du phénomène. Mais, ce secteur painent à se rendre visible à l'échelle nationale, continentale et au-delà. C'est là des initiatives d'accompagnement naisssent (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Haut-Ogooué– C'est avec une émotion sincère que la candidate à l'élection présidentielle, Gninga Chaning Zenaba, a tenu à remercier les habitants de Franceville, après une visite marquée par la chaleur humaine et l'enthousiasme de la population. Durant sa rencontre avec les citoyennes et citoyens de la ville, Gninga Chaning Zenaba a été accueillie avec bienveillance et dynamisme. Une mobilisation qui, selon elle, témoigne de l'engagement profond des Francevillois et Francevilloises (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The airlift to the US was done to avoid new reciprocal tariffs ushered in by the Trump administration Read Full Article at RT.com

The lawsuit accuses the developer of knowing that Hamas militants were constructing elaborate tunnels underneath his properties in Gaza to 'store and launch its rockets at Israel.'

The Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has surveyed US public attitudes toward political violence against Trump and Musk Read Full Article at RT.com

Estonia could adopt law allowing military to sink civilian ships if they are deemed a threat Read Full Article at RT.com

Tokyo’s current stance towards Moscow makes talks on the issue of peace deal impossible, Dmitry Peskov says Read Full Article at RT.com

Many reportedly fear the new levies and retaliatory measures from trade partners will harm American exporters Read Full Article at RT.com

The tech mogul and government efficiency czar has reportedly appealed directly to the US president urging him to reconsider the levies Read Full Article at RT.com