Unions representing the officers have blocked plans for police to stop dinghies by using tactics such as jamming the propellers, saying they could face prosecution if any migrants died as a result.

ALISON BOSHOFF: I can reveal the decision by PR chief Meredith Maines to step down from overseeing Archewell Philanthropies' communications has sparked a furious spin war.

Far from celebrating the end of Stranger Things at a celebrity bash, Millie plans to mark the closing of this chapter in her life on her farm in rural Georgia, surrounded by her rescue animals.

The university - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities - made the astonishing claim in a new paper about how to 'decolonise' its business school.

Fifty cutters and machinists are said to be owed up to three months' unpaid wages and redundancy money, which was allegedly due after the Istanbul studio closed in April.

Singapore Pools, the city state's only legal lottery operator, will be holding its 2026 New Year draw on Friday (Jan 2).According to the Singapore Pools' website, the draw will be held at 9.30pm at the Singapore Pools Building along Middle Road.Sales for the draw will close 30 minutes prior.Sale of $10 and $20 lottery packs will begin from 6.10pm onwards on Dec 29.One winner walked away with a prize money of over $5.5 million in the 2025 New Year draw.[[nid:725128]]editor@asiaone.com 

The Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) is scheduled to close on Jan 25 for system renewal works, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Facebook post on Dec 26.This is to facilitate the migration of BPLRT's interim Operations Control Centre (OCC) to the refurbished control centre.Commuters can take existing bus services or make use of LRT Shuttle B, which will run from Choa Chu Kang to Bukit Panjang via Petir every five to 15 minutes.Renewal work to enhance BPLRT's reliability began in 2018 and are expected to be completed by 2026.[[nid:727282]]syarifahsn@asiaone.com

The head of the Federal Employment Agency, Andrea Nahles, says Germany’s labor market has stalled amid economic slowdown Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Zelensky has complained that the West is not providing Kiev with the necessary funding Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev is set to fire several commanders after losing Seversk to Russian troops Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE – Some 13,480 Housing Board flats are expected to reach their minimum occupation period (MOP) in 2026, the bulk of which are in Punggol, Queenstown, and Tampines.This influx is nearly double the 6,970 units that hit their five-year MOP in 2025, and could moderate resale price growth by addressing the demand for housing, said property analysts.These flats are spread across 22 projects in 14 towns, they added.According to analysts' data, Punggol is projected to have the largest supply of 3,222 MOP flats across five projects - most of which are in the Punggol Northshore neighbourhood. This is followed by Queenstown with 2,405 units in Dawson.In Tampines, the majority of the 2,133 MOP units are located in Tampines North, while Toa Payoh is expected to have 1,594 MOP flats in the new Bidadari estate.Resale flats in Dawson and Bidadari are frequently among million-dollar flat transactions.Those in the Dawson area have set some of the highest prices to date.Of the flats set to hit their MOP in 2026, 5,909 are four-room flats and 2,711 are five-room units. Another 2,299 are two-room flats and 2,561 are three-room units.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) have issued a warning over a scam variant involving the impersonation of the Commissioner of Police. In an advisory issued on Sunday (Dec 28), police said the scam variant involves victims receiving a «warning letter» which claims that the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and SPF have initiated investigations against them over their alleged involvement in criminal activities. Victims would be instructed to submit their written statement to a designated email address.They are also «warned» that failure to do so could result in various consequences such as arrest.«The police would like to emphasise that these emails are not issued by SPF or any Singapore government officials,» the advisory said.Members of the public are also reminded that Singapore government officials will never make the following requests over emails or phone calls: money transfers, disclosure of bank login details, installation of mobile apps from unofficial app stores, or transfer calls to the police or other «government officials».

A 33-year-old woman from Portmore, St Catherine has been charged after allegedly advertising a property for rent, collecting a down payment, and providing a key to a unit that could not later be located. She is Janice Linton from Waterford, a...

The police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man in Bull Bay, St Andrew, last night. The deceased has been identified as Damion Headley of Beach Road, Bull Bay. Reports are that about 8 p.m., Headley was on a bridge in the...

Michael Hage scored on a power play 44 seconds into overtime as Canada survived a blown late lead to pick up a 2-1 victory over Latvia at the world junior hockey championship Saturday in Minneapolis.

It’s another stormy day for much of Newfoundland and Labrador, with several areas under weather warnings.

One man is in custody after two people were killed near Grande Prairie, Alta. early Saturday morning.

A 46-year-old man from Green Pond in Montego Bay, St James has died following a motor vehicle crash in the Rose Mount community in the parish on Saturday morning. Reports are that the driver, Christopher Clarke, was behind the wheel of a Nissan...

A man said to be of unsound mind was killed in a traffic crash after he reportedly walked into the path of a vehicle in St Elizabeth on Friday night. He has been identified as Phillip Walters, otherwise called 'Junior,' from Haughton in the...

The St Ann police have launched an investigation into the death of a 56-year-old farmer whose decomposing body was discovered in the parish on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Steadman Downer, from Hermitage district in St Ann. Passers...

BJP alleges Congress is a mouthpiece for anti-India global forces, citing Sam Pitroda's confirmation of the party's membership in George Soros-linked Global Progressive Alliance. Rahul Gandhi's role in its presidium is highlighted, questioning his foreign visits and meetings with anti-India entities. BJP demands answers on Congress's priorities.

A 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura tragically died after confronting men who hurled racial slurs at him and his brother in Dehradun. The brutal stabbing occurred when the victim asserted his Indian identity. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, with protests erupting across the northeast and student organizations demanding a national law against racial hate crimes.

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of its November 20 order on the Aravali hills, registering a new case to address concerns raised by environmentalists. The previous ruling defined Aravali hills for mining purposes as landforms with 100m elevation, a definition critics argue will lead to extensive mining and damage the range's integrity.

A nine-year-old boy, Ajay Raj Nishad, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for his bravery after saving his father from a crocodile attack in the Chambal river. Armed with a stick, Ajay struck the predator's eye, forcing it to release his father. Inspired by the award ceremony, Ajay aspires to join the defence forces.

Rajasthan's Aravali region grapples with over 1,230 disputed mining leases, impacting 17,393 hectares. Despite a central ban on new leases following public outcry, existing operations continue, causing visible environmental damage like denuded hills and disrupted drainage. Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Jaipur districts bear the brunt of this extensive mining footprint.

Washington as mediator, not belligerent: the US strategy upended the Western bloc Read Full Article at RT.com

A major London historical institution has replaced a decade-old military honors gallery with an LGBTQ exhibit Read Full Article at RT.com

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian men have taken perilous journeys through the wilderness to escape Kiev’s mobilization campaign, CNN reports Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump’s closest aides reportedly see Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as stalling the Gaza peace process Read Full Article at RT.com

President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the military on the successful liberation of the town of Gulaypole in Russia’s Zaporozhye Region Read Full Article at RT.com