SINGAPORE – Etomidate, which is increasingly being abused through e-vaporiser pods (Kpods) and devices, will be listed as an illegal drug from Sept 1.The anaesthetic agent will be classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) as a Class C drug, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Aug 24 on the sidelines of a community event in Serangoon.“As was announced by various ministers, including the Prime Minister at the National Day Rally, we are taking steps to strengthen the framework of enforcement, especially for users and abusers of vapes and etomidate vapes,” he said.Etomidate is a medicinal ingredient used in clinical practice and is currently classified as a poison under the Poisons Act.Once reclassified under the MDA, abusers of etomidate will face harsher penalties, such as a maximum sentence of 10 years’ jail and a $20,000 fine for illegal possession and use.Those who traffic in Class C drugs may be jailed for up to 10 years and given five strokes of the cane.This is compared with the maximum penalty of two years’ jail and a $10,000 fine under the Poisons Act for possession, use and trafficking.

Bosaso (HOL) — The United States carried out airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) positions in the Baallade Valley on Saturday night, targeting areas where Puntland forces have struggled to dislodge militants, security officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police on Saturday seized 48 sacks of narcotics at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, authorities said, as investigations continue to identify the individuals and networks behind the smuggling attempt.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army forces on Saturday foiled an attempted roadside bombing in Janaale district of Lower Shabelle, officials said.

On Saturday the show's star Lily Collins was spotted out and about in Venice as filming appeared to resume following the death of assistant director Diego Borella, 47.

What would you do if a complete stranger were to suddenly collapse next to you?Several Good Samaritans sprung into action to rescue a man who fainted near Jurong Lake Gardens on Friday (Aug 22) evening, according to a Xiaohongshu post the following day.The video post, uploaded by a user named Singapore Programmer's Daily Life (translated), showed a man lying on the ground, his chest exposed as a member of the public performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on him.An automated external defibrillator (AED) was also seen attached to the unconscious man during the CPR attempts. The device provided instructions while a person, who appeared to be a woman with her long hair tied up in a ponytail, attempted to resuscitate him.Another woman can be heard helping to count the chest compressions, guiding the lifesaver to maintain the proper CPR rhythm.Other passers-by provided space around the unconscious man while using their mobile phones to shine light, improving visibility for the Samaritan.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Johor on Sunday morning (Aug 24). In the hours after, social media was abuzz with discussions on how an earthquake can happen in Malaysia since the country is sited outside the Pacific Ring of Fire. Some also asked if an earthquake will happen in Singapore. In an interview with Malaysian media outlet The Star in March 2025, Institute of Geology Malaysia president Abd Rashid Jaapar highlighted that while Malaysia is not situated along the collision zone of major tectonic plates, several minor tremors have been recorded in certain areas (of Malaysia) over recent years.Jaapar added that while there is presently no significant earthquake risk in Malaysia, the risks exist, citing the seismic activities in Bukit Tinggi. “Earthquakes are unpredictable in both location and magnitude. “If we claim there is no risk at all, that would be inaccurate. Natural events like earthquakes are unpredictable, so we must remain cautious, but there is no need for undue concern,” Jaapar told The Star. 

SINGAPORE – All they had to go on was an allegation about corruption in the sneaker industry, sent by an anonymous whistle-blower from a burner e-mail account in 2020.Officers from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) had no way of contacting the sender.And this was a niche industry CPIB officers knew little of.Yet, from the single bribery allegation against a shoe reseller, CPIB uncovered an elaborate web of corrupt transactions involving 10 people about when new pairs of limited edition shoes would be released for sale.Five givers and five receivers were involved, including a shoe reseller who somehow knew the release timings.Speaking to The Sunday Times on Aug 18, Mr Lam Seow Kin, assistant director of the financial investigation branch at CPIB, said these releases are known as shoe drops. Their timings are often kept secret to prevent scalpers from snapping up all the stock.Mr Lam said the e-mail claimed the shoe reseller knew the shoe drop timings.

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The photograph of Andrew with his arm around 17-year-old Virginia Roberts has dogged him since it was first published by The Mail on Sunday 12 years ago and ultimately led to his downfall.

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Shashi Tharoor has expressed his concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, deeming the charges against him as trivial. Tharoor urged the Sri Lankan government to refrain from engaging in politics of vengeance and treat Wickremesinghe with respect, considering his long service to the nation.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Rahul Gandhi of collaborating with George Soros and anti-India forces to destabilize the nation, calling it a dangerous path. Rijiju also criticized Gandhi's «vote chori» charge, referencing an apology from a CSDS psephologist for data errors, while Gandhi alleges PM Modi is attempting vote theft and betraying the youth.

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As BBC One's gore-splattered medieval drama King And Conqueror begins tonight, viewers will see the future King Harold II rip off an enemy warrior's nose with his teeth.

Lil Nas X was completely nude when he was arrested by Los Angeles Police officers early Thursday morning.

Rescuers now believe Russian mountaineer Natalia, also known as Natasha, Nagovitsina, 47, who has been trapped for ten days at 22,965ft on Victory Peak in Kyrgyzstan, has died.

The Mail on Sunday understands that Mr Corbyn's new movement has already reached more than 700,000 'sign-ups' - nearly double the size of Labour's membership.

If 2024 had been the year of health setbacks, then 2025 was the year when the monarchy was suddenly a trophy soft power asset.

«US decision is unfair, unreasonable and unjustified,» Vinay Kumar noted

«Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon’s undersecretary for policy, developed the ‘review mechanism’ to decide» on Ukraine’s request to use long-range weapons made by the US and the ones provided by European countries and depending on American intelligence and components, according to the report

The military aid package totaled $850 mln, according to the sources

The trade between the two countries is growing, the Indian diplomat noted

New Delhi will have in its focus «the global challenges such as health, technology development, and climate change,» the Ambassador stressed

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