We asked women how they felt about Trump right after he won the election. One year later, we caught up with them to see how they feel now.
People are influencing politics and increasingly finding food for their families by telling their stories of economic struggle online in ways that were not possible even a few years ago.
There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.
SINGAPORE – Tempted by fast cash, a man agreed to be a «dummy director» of multiple companies, and one of them later processed US$1 million (S$1.3 million) in scam proceeds in its bank account.Tan Yew Sin also tried to deposit a cashier’s order for over $7 million in scam proceeds for another company.Both firms – Accord Technology and Huachang Trading – were shell companies with no legitimate businesses, the court heard.On Nov 10, Tan, 24, a Singaporean, was sentenced to two years and three months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to offences including those linked to the benefits of criminal conduct.Deputy Public Prosecutor Grace Teo told the court that Tan had earlier responded to a job advertisement on messaging platform Telegram in May 2021.He was then directed to an unidentified person known only as «Lerex», who offered him $5,000 to become a nominee director for “people from overseas who want to do business in Singapore”.Without asking for more details, Tan accepted the offer and shared information such as his identity card number and full name with Lerex.
Employers of lower-wage workers should give salary increases between 5.5 and 7.5 per cent, said the National Wages Council (NWC).At a press conference on Tuesday (Nov 11), the NWC released new wage guidelines that will cover the period from Dec 1, 2025, to Nov 30, 2026, and are applicable to all employees in unionised and non-unionised firms and in both public and private sectors. «This year's guidelines involved extensive discussions amongst tripartite partners,» said NWC chairman Peter Seah, who added that the significant uncertainties facing the global economy were also taken into consideration.«To narrow the wage gap between LWWs (lower-wage workers) and the median wage worker over this decade, wages of LWWs must consistently grow faster than the median wage,» said the council in its annual guidelines on pay and employment issues.It suggests that employers who have done well should provide their lower-wage workers with a built-in wage increase at the higher end of the stipulated percentage range, or a hike of at least $105 to $125, whichever is higher.
A town council cleaner made a startling discovery on Tuesday (Nov 11) morning when he stumbled upon more than 100 e-vaporisers stored in an electrical riser compartment of a HDB block in Tampines.The incident reportedly took place at about 5am at Block 494D Tampines Street 43.Huang Youcai (transliteration), a newspaper vendor, told Shin Min Daily News that he usually starts work at about 2am and was approached by the cleaner at about 5am.According to Huang, 70, he then went to the block where he found a black luggage and a plastic bag containing e-vaporisers stored in the said electrical riser compartment.«I took the items back to my stall and called the police,» Shin Min quoted him as saying.The report said that the footage taken by Huang shows eight boxes — each containing 10 e-vaporisers — in the luggage, with at least another two boxes in the plastic bag. The police arrived at about 9am and seized the vapes.
The eastern part of Kupyansk, a key frontline city in Ukraine, has been fully captured by Russian forces, the MOD has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Mutasim Ahmed Saleh has highlighted the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis, citing a sharp rise in poverty driven by war Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion amid a scandal over unethical edits of a speech Read Full Article at RT.com
China’s top gay-dating apps have been removed from the local Apple Store on orders from the internet regulator, Wired reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Indian security agencies are focusing on the terrorism angle as part of a probe into Monday’s car blast in New Delhi Read Full Article at RT.com
TEHRAN – Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani and Spain’s ambassador to Iran, Antonio Sánchez Benedito Gaspar, met here on Tuesday, exploring ways to boost collaboration, particularly in areas related to urban management.
TEHRAN – A total of 50 health officials from across the country have participated in a five-day workshop on urban warfare and health system preparedness.
The Prosperity pillar (1/2) – Africa's economic transformation is central to the partnership between Africa and the EU. Unlocking the continent's potential is not only key to its own development but also to boosting global competitiveness for both Africa and Europe. This requires reducing investment risks, strengthening regional value chains, and supporting intra-African trade. Progress depends on improving the mobilisation of domestic resources and addressing unsustainable debt levels. Expanding both physical and digital infrastructure and services across the continent is also key to achieving this transformation. This publication is part of a series on the Africa-EU partnership and its four pillars: Prosperity (economy and connectivity; natural resources, health, research and education), Peace (security and governance), People (migration and mobility) and Planet (multilateralism). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
Prosperity pillar (2/2) – Youth and natural resources are key assets for Africa and its partnership with the European Union. To harness these assets, Africa and its European partners need to address climate-related challenges, energy poverty, health system gaps and education shortfalls. Joint initiatives are under way in all these areas; however, the Seventh European Union -African Union Summit will have to tackle asymmetries and tensions over differing priorities. This publication is part of a series on the Africa-EU partnership and its four pillars: Prosperity (economy and connectivity; natural resources, health, research and education), Peace (security and governance), People (migration and mobility) and Planet (multilateralism). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
The Princess of Wales, 43, arrived at the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this morning.
In line with the directives and transformative policies announced by Mohseni Eje’i, Head of the Judiciary, and with the aim of fulfilling its legal mandates, enhancing its institutional standing, and addressing registration-related obstacles, the State Organization for Registration of Deeds and Properties has taken significant steps toward structural excellence, improved efficiency in registration services, and consolidation of its sovereign role within the country’s legal framework.
TEHRAN – The Welfare Organization plans to implement a digital education project for the first time in 11 provinces across the country, aiming to improve digital skills among children and young adults and protect them against cyber threats.
The Icelandic gyrfalcon population has been hit hard by the ongoing wave of avian influenza in recent years. Once numbering around 2,000 birds, the population has now collapsed to roughly 500 individuals, according to Ólafur Karl Nielsen, ornithologist and Iceland’s leading expert on the species.
In the appeal, the deputies voiced strong support and solidarity with the Venezuelan leadership in safeguarding national sovereignty, while stressing the importance of its stable and independent development
Dmitry Peskov expressed hope that «our bilateral track will develop independently»
The appeal also emphasizes that «the aggressive and provocative actions of Washington» contradict international law norms
According to Dmitry Peskov, official ceremonies within the framework of the state visit are set for November 12
Dubravka Djedovic-Handanovic said that the Serbian government has officially supported this request
'Mothers and babies deserve better than this', the breastfeeding expert said.
India has informed the United Nations Security Council about its long-standing struggle with cross-border terrorism. This comes after a deadly explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi. India highlighted the dangers of illicit arms trafficking to terrorist groups. The country urged consistent enforcement of arms embargoes. Effective international cooperation is deemed critical to combat this threat.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan declared there are no runners-up in war. He highlighted strategy as key to victory. Technology is increasingly shaping outcomes, with artificial intelligence and automation transforming combat. Future battles may be fought between machines. Urban warfare presents significant challenges due to complex environments and civilian presence.
The Supreme Court has given the Election Commission two weeks to respond to petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Parties like DMK, Congress, and TMC have filed these pleas, accusing the EC of a «malicious exercise.» AIADMK has been permitted to join the case in support of the SIR exercise in Tamil Nadu.
A Kashmiri doctor, Mohammad Umar, is suspected of driving the car used in the Delhi Red Fort Metro Station parking blast. Police sources indicate a link to a Faridabad terror module where explosives were seized. CCTV footage shows a masked man in the vehicle. Umar, who is absconding, is believed to be associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group.
Opposition parties have fiercely criticized the Centre following a deadly car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort. Leaders demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation, citing alleged intelligence failures and past terror incidents. They questioned the government's ability to ensure national security, while the BJP accused them of politicizing a tragedy and undermining investigations.
As the embattled national broadcaster admitted to an 'error of judgment' when it doctored footage of a 2021 speech by Mr Trump, the US President's lawyers put the BBC 'on notice'.
According to the official, all fires have been extinguished
The decision was postponed until the EU summit set for December, while the European Commission was instructed to work out various loan options for Ukraine for 2026-2027
According to the regional crisis center, a driver was wounded in an FPV drone strike on a motor vehicle
According to the developer, two key features make the Knyaz Vandal of Novgorod drone especially effective
