No government e-services can be used with only a person's NRIC number and its date of issue, said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) on Tuesday (Feb 4). In a written reply to questions raised by several MPs during Parliament, Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo said that government agencies have conducted checks on the potential impact on online services. These checks came after scammers used compromised Singpass accounts to change the addresses of victims via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) e-service platform last month. «So far, there have been no transactional services identified that can be completed in the same manner,» she said. Teo explained that government agencies are required to conduct regular risk assessments of their tech systems, including risks arising from systems managed by other agencies, adding that vulnerabilities must be addressed immediately.

A backpack containing over $14,000 in cash was returned to its rightful owner, thanks to an honest passenger and bus captain. The incident was shared on the SBS Transit Facebook page on Tuesday (Feb 4). Bus captain Chen Long was driving bus service 58 when a passenger handed over a backpack that had been left behind. The 42-year-old bus captain immediately contacted the operations control centre, and learnt that a passenger had reported the missing backpack 25 minutes prior.  He brought the misplaced backpack to Bishan Interchange after his shift and handed it over to the staff, who discovered that it contained more than $14,000 in cash. «I was overjoyed to see everything intact! Deeply grateful to the staff who helped recover my belongings, and I wish the bus captain all the best in his work,» said the owner, who was relieved after picking up her backpack. The money was intended to open a bank account, she added. «It's about doing the right thing,» said Chen, sympathetic to the owner's anxiety.

As Dmitry Peskov noted, «this is consistent with our understanding and our vision, our president’s vision»

Hakan Fidan pointed out that «some nations have not yet fully recognized Israel» but there was an understanding that «the issue will largely be addressed with the adoption of the two-state principle»

«A general framework for the agreement, based on key principles, must be established,» Hakan Fidan said

Health-care professionals in northwestern Ontario say the expansion of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services in the region will be a game changer for patients, especially those who spend hours travelling from remote communities for care. Here's what we know about the services coming to Kenora and Sioux Lookout.

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is expected to announce on Wednesday that if he becomes prime minister he’s committed to reaching NATO’s military investment benchmark of two per cent of gross domestic product by the end of 2030, CBC News has learned.

Despite winning a month-long reprieve from potentially devastating U.S. tariffs, there is a deep sense of anxiety hanging over some of the most senior Canadian government officials who manage the relationship with President Donald Trump.

For years, celebrity contractor Mike Holmes has endorsed AGM Renovations in slick ads. After a CBC News investigation into AGM found the company is being investigated by Ontario's electrical safety regulator following safety violations, those ads have disappeared.

Alexander Stepanov noted that, in light of the upcoming extensive inspections - including those by the Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk - Washington finds it necessary to distance itself from direct financial support for Ukraine

Spokesman Lin Jian said that Beijing «urges all parties to use the ceasefire and post-war administration as an opportunity to push forward the Palestinian issue toward a political resolution based on the two-state approach»

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The AI expands combat and functional capabilities of arms and hardware, however information security threats have to be excluded as they make the AI operate incorrectly and leak protected information

[UN News] Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; these recent developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are just the latest in the central African nation's troubled history.

[UN News] The UN's top humanitarian official in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday called for Goma airport to be urgently reopened, warning its continued closure is paralyzing relief operations.

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- More than 400 civilians rendered jobless by the departure of French troops from Chad are asking the government to hire them and provide the job benefits they had when they worked for the French. The last French troops left Chad on January 31, following an order by President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

A unique polling booth in Delhi, themed 'Chandrayan se chunav tak Bharat ki udaan,' features models of Chandrayaan and PSLV along with telescopes and VR equipment. The booth, decorated with astronaut volunteers, impresses voters with its innovative setup. Voting for the assembly election has taken place with tight security.

During a Rajya Sabha session, leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge lost his temper when BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar interrupted his speech on central government policies. Kharge's remark about Shekhar's father led to backlash from Chandra Shekhar’s supporters who burned effigies of Kharge. In response, Kharge highlighted his history with Chandra Shekhar, expressing respect for him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where he performed a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam alongside Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister. He expressed a deep spiritual connection with the sacred waters. The event has attracted millions of devotees and will continue until February 26.

A US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, marking the Trump administration's first crackdown on migrants. This precedes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, where immigration will be discussed. India has agreed to cooperate by taking back illegal immigrants if proper documentation verifying their nationality is provided.

Arvind Kejriwal, along with his family, cast their votes for the Delhi Assembly elections, urging citizens to participate actively. With voter turnout at 33.31% by 1 pm, the elections serve as a significant test for Kejriwal's AAP hoping for a third consecutive term against strong opposition from BJP and Congress.

The Tamil Nadu government told the supreme court that governor R N Ravi’s refusal to assent to bills passed for the second time undermines democracy. The court, hearing petitions on the issue, noted the state and people were suffering. Legal experts argued that constitutional provisions mandate the governor to grant assent after reconsideration. The dispute, involving 10 re-adopted bills, remains unresolved, with further hearings set for February 6.

This year, Black History Month will focus on the theme of labour. From the atrocity of slavery to the rich legacy of Black entrepreneurship, the profound impact of Black labour in building and shaping nations across the globe will take centrestage...

The Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) has made its way to Jamaica, bringing with it significant ecological and economic concerns. While this invasive species, first identified in Clarendon, has rapidly spread across eight of the island’...

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A taxi operator who was wrongfully sentenced to life in prison for the 2012 killing of the father of one of his ex-partner’s children will now serve 14 years in prison. The Court of Appeal last month overturned the life sentence handed down to...

Presidential elections in Ukraine were originally scheduled for March 2024

At a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following talks in the White House on Tuesday, Trump stated that the United States is examining the possibility of administering the Palestinian enclave in the long term, which he claimed would bring stability to the Middle East

Last August, during talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that the situation in Palestine remained on Russia’s agenda

The method of relocating predators to a new territory is an effective way to mitigate conflicts between Siberian tigers and humans

The report points out that «outside of Israel and the corridors of power in Washington, the reaction to Trump’s outlandish bid for Gaza will likely be an emphatic rejection»

In a landmark ruling that sends a powerful message against sexual violence and online deception, the Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe has sentenced Thokozani Charles, 24, to 21 years in prison with hard labor for rape and theft. Charles, a street vendor from Area 49, used Facebook as his hunting ground, posing as a […] The post Justice Served! Facebook Predator Thokozani Charles Slapped with 21-Year Jail Term for Rape and Theft appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- In a major breach of security, a cyberattack in Kenya exposed the private business dealings of President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, among other prominent figures, reports FirstPost Africa.

The National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) has urged farmers in Mchinji to plant trees as a strategy to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, including floods and prolonged dry spells. Speaking on Monday during the distribution of tree seedlings to farmers, Neef Board Chairperson Jephta Mtema emphasized that tree planting is crucial for environmental […] The post NEEF Encourages Mchinji Farmers to Plant Trees to Combat Climate Change appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.