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A woman was rescued by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers from the top of an overhead bridge near Nex mall on Wednesday (April 2).  SCDF and the police told AsiaOne they were alerted to the incident along Serangoon Central at 2.40pm.  In a TikTok video uploaded on Wednesday, the woman can be seen sitting on the roof of a sheltered overhead bridge, with her legs dangling over the edge. At least ten SCDF and police officers can be seen on the bridge as they attempt to reach her.  Eventually, a SCDF officer is seen on the roof of the bridge and he approaches the woman, 45, from behind before pulling her away from the edge.  @admirer1204 A good job by SCDF in saving a Sundial lady at Serangoon NEX overhead bridge.

Woodleigh bus interchange in Bidadari estate, which was originally slated to be ready by 2021, will open on April 20. Additionally, the new bus interchange located adjacent to Pasir Ris MRT station will open on April 27, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Thursday (April 3). This will bring the total number of integrated transport hubs in Singapore to 14.  The underground Woodleigh bus interchange, located in Woodleigh Village with 330 HDB flats and a hawker centre, will be operated by SBS Transit. In a press release, LTA said that bus service 146 will be amended to operate from the new bus interchange and ply in both directions along Bidadari Park Drive to serve four additional bus stops near Woodleigh Mall and Alkalf CourtView Housing Board estate. A new service 148 will also call at the new bus interchange, added LTA. The loop service between Woodleigh bus interchange and Potong Pasir estate will connect residents to amenities including Woodleigh Mall, Woodleigh hawker centre, Bidadari Community Club and the upcoming Bidadari Polyclinic, as well as schools such as Maris Stella High School and St Andrew's Secondary School.

Donald Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg has said that the Ukraine conflict is close to a ceasefire Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE — The mother of four-year-old Megan Khung who had been abused and humiliated for more than a year before she died was on April 3 sentenced to 19 years' jail. On Feb 28, Foo Li Ping, 29, had pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse, one count of allowing the death of a child, and one count of intentional disposal of a corpse to impede investigations. Another count of child abuse was considered in sentencing. Foo looked expressionless as the sentence was read out by High Court judge Hoo Sheau Peng. «For their own sadistic ends, the accused persons robbed Megan of her dignity,» said the judge.  The prosecution had on Feb 28 asked for 15 to 20 years' jail, saying the case involved a gross abnegation of parental duties. For more than a year, Foo and her boyfriend, Wong Shi Xiang, 38, caned and slapped Megan, deprived the girl of food and clothes, and made her sleep at the balcony of their rented condominium unit in Paya Lebar. Megan was also forced to wear soiled diapers over her head, forced to eat food from the dustbin, and forced to eat her mother's mucus - acts that were captured on video.

US President Donald Trump has an affinity for Russia, Ukraine’s ex-top diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com

L’AS Pirae a décroché une victoire précieuse 1-0 contre Rewa FC au Lawson Tama Stadium. Maintenant, ses espoirs de qualification pour les demi-finales de la Ligue des Champions de l’OFC 2025 sont permis, tandis que le club fidjien est éliminé de la compétition.

Le groupe incontournable de vos playlists reggae revient à Tahiti ! Maoli et son band se produiront pour la deuxième fois en plein cœur de Papeete, à To'ata, le vendredi 29 août dès 19h30. Ne manquez pas cet événement et réservez vos places dès maintenant. Retrouvez toutes les informations dans cet article.

The latest news on Trump’s presidency and updates on the wide-ranging tariffs he announced on multiple countries and imports Wednesday.

The Supreme Court of India has suggested that state governments allocate 25% of their budgets for health, education, hygiene, and infrastructure to help India become a developed nation. The court highlighted the consistent 'fund constraint' response from states and emphasized the need for intervention, despite acknowledging judicial limitations in financial policy matters.

The adoption process in India remains lengthy, with an average wait time of three and a half years for infants. Despite the number of adoptions reaching over 4,500 in 2024-25, thousands of prospective parents continue to wait anxiously, with the demand for younger children far exceeding available orphans for adoption.

PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus will discuss various issues during the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand on April 3-4. This will be their first meeting since Yunus became chief adviser. While Dhaka has requested the meeting, New Delhi is still considering it. Modi will also engage in diplomatic discussions with other heads of state and Thai royalty.

Hemangi Shrivastava, an Indian master's student at Moscow Power Engineering Institute, has received the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme for women in nuclear science. The program, supported by the IAEA, aims to increase female participation in the nuclear sector. Rosatom, a key partner, has supported 40 female students over the past four years.

RIA Novosti has appealed the decision based on previous assurances that sanctions do not prohibit journalistic activities Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president is applying primitive tactics in both the economic and political issues he’s dealing with, Henry Johnston tells RT Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump hit nearly all of foreign economies with tariffs on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com

Child rights advocacy group, Hear The Children’s Cry, has asserted that the recent reports of a sexual assault incident at a primary school in Kingston is another glaring example of the fact that Jamaica is morally on a slippery slope, with...

The Hollywood actor has been filming his latest movie in New Zealand while his girlfriend remains at their home in Los Angeles.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it an attempt to dilute the Constitution and disenfranchise minorities. He accused the BJP of misleading claims about the original Act and fostering religious disputes. Concerns were raised about the definition of Muslims and potential misuse of UAPA.

Thousands protested in Ukhrul, Manipur against the Union government's decision to end the free movement regime (FMR) and build a barbed-wire fence along the India-Myanmar border. Tribal communities, like the Tangkhul Naga, voiced strong opposition, stressing that the move would sever familial ties and heighten tensions.

Rahul Gandhi passed the opportunity to speak on the waqf bill in Lok Sabha to his deputy Gaurav Gogoi, who then led the opposition's charge. Gandhi instead chose to sit for other speeches, raising questions about whether he missed a chance to counter BJP's polarisation politics.

The Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government's 2009 policy requiring non-state students in MBBS courses to serve in remote areas or pay Rs 30 lakh. The court emphasized that this policy should be a uniform decision by the Union government, citing challenges faced by students from other states in serving in inaccessible regions.

En Australie, un raz-de-marée lié à une marée très haute et à une forte houle, a frappé les côtes proches de Sydney et notamment la fameuse plage «Bondi Beach». Il y a de nombreux dégâts, en particulier au club de natation en bord de mer qui n'avait, semble-t-il, jamais connu un phénomène aussi dévastateur. Explications dans cet article.

La commission de suivi de la loi Morin s'est réunie ce mardi après 4 ans d'attente. Les élus locaux ayant participé aux discussions se félicitent notamment de la tenue d'une enquête épidémiologique ou d'une mission d'appui de l'État au Pays, pour une meilleure indemnisation.

Le couple Oligui Nguema est accueilli partout dans le Gabon avec enthousiasme dans le cadre de la campagne électorale pour la présidentielle du 12 avril prochain. Leur apparition en public soulève de vives émotions auprès des populations. A Lébamba chez la première Dame, Zita et Brice Oligui Nguema ont davantage ému les Louvanois avec le baiser «de la gloire». Le couple Oligui Nguema était dans la province de la Ngounié pour sa tournée électorale relative à la présidentielle du 12 (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Rassemblement des Bâtisseurs de la province de l'Ogooué-Lolo, sous l'égide de son Coordinateur provincial, Eric Danny Mouelet, a organisé une marche de mobilisation à Koulamoutou, ce mercredi 2 avril 2025. Les populations de Koula-Moutou, capitale provinciale de l'Ogooué-Lolo, étaient vêtues aux couleurs du Rassemblement des Bâtisseurs( RdB). Du Carrefour Bambomo au Gymnase, les jeunes, hommes et femmes ont marché pour soutenir la candidature de Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. "Cette (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Authorities in Haridwar are relocating all butcher shops outside municipal limits to improve sanitation and control stray dogs. Around 100 shops, mostly in Jwalapur and Jagjeetpur, will be affected. Validly licensed shops will move to a new site in Sarai village while illegal ones will be sealed. Residents have long complained about the poor hygiene of these shops.

The Supreme Court addressed the increasing trend of rape cases filed on the grounds of false promises of marriage. While hearing a man's plea to quash rape charges by his fiancée, the bench remarked that relationship break-ups should not result in rape allegations. They decided to examine the arranged marriage situation in detail.

The deal would benefit both countries, according to the US Special Envoy

According to Al Jazeera, residential buildings in the al-Nasr neighborhood in the eastern part of the city were targeted

The report gave no indication of the damage, if any, from the attacks