Tomorrow, I will be co-chairing the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) with People's Republic of China Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Chongqing. As the apex bilateral mechanism between Singapore and China, the JCBC is more than a platform for dialogue. It has anchored our partnership, allowing leaders and officials from both sides to build trust, review progress, and set high-level direction to deliver substantive outcomes.This 21st edition of the JCBC is especially meaningful, as it coincides with several bilateral milestones. First, we mark the 35th anniversary of Singapore-China diplomatic relations this year, with PM Lawrence Wong and Premier Li Qiang exchanging official visits. Second, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI) — our third Government-to-Government (G2G) project. This follows recent anniversaries of our first two G2G projects — the 30th anniversary of the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) last year and the 15th anniversary of the Tianjin Eco-City in 2023. 

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A Bolivian court on Friday ordered the country’s former President Luis Arce to remain detained for five months while he awaits trial on corruption charges, the latest development in a case that threatens to exacerbate...

A 45-year-old St Catherine mother charged for allegedly taking her 14-year-old daughter to the home of a 60-year-old, where she was allegedly sexually molested, was refused bail on Friday in the parish court. The man was also denied bail. The...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The United States Embassy in Trinidad on Friday said two Trinidad and Tobago nationals have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to import cocaine into America. It said that Daveanan Deonarine and Michael...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has, to date, received 667 applications from persons affected by Hurricane Melissa for the Disaster Relief Grant. This was disclosed by Managing Director, Martin Miller, during Wednesday’s sitting of the Public...

A policeman today died from injuries sustained after being hit by a Toyota Coaster bus that was travelling as part of a funeral procession in St Elizabeth. Reports are that about 10:00 a.m., the constable was driving a police service motorcycle...

After more than eight decades, James Burrowes had just about given up hope of ever knowing what truly happened to his uncle Tom, an Air Force fighter who disappeared in World War II.

Höskuldur Tryggvason is currently in Antarctica, where he aims to ski across the continent using a traction kite and a sled in tow. Höskuldur — known as Höddi — is travelling completely alone, and the expedition is entirely unassisted and non-motorised.

British Columbia’s premier says his government is working on a plan to underwrite mortgages and loans for property owners and businesses in the Cowichan Aboriginal title area.

As the administration enters choppy political waters, it has redoubled its pushback against foreign people, products and cultures.

US President Donald Trump is “exerting intense pressure” on Vladimir Zelensky to make the Ukrainian leader agree to cede land to Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Elections in Ukraine are only possible after the “capitulation” of Vladimir Zelensky’s “terrorist regime,” Artyom Dmitruk has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has provided government jobs to 39 next of kin of terror victims, offering long-awaited rehabilitation and dignity. This initiative aims to support families who suffered immense hardship and emotional trauma after their loved ones were killed by terrorists, restoring their faith in the system.

At 71, Margaret Elizabeth Macfarlane still hasn’t quite retired.

The government led by Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat continues to command a clear majority in Parliament following a recent Supreme Court ruling that has reopened the path for a motion of no confidence to be debated.According to reliable sources…

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat yesterday launched a data system designed to improve timely decision-making and efficiency across all phases of disaster management, from preparedness to response and recovery.

The aircraft will be the first new addition to the restructured national airline’s domestic fleet.

While the Prime Minister (PM) exercised his authority under the Constitution to transfer the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade (MoFAICET), Noah Patrick Kouback, to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MoTC)…

Road accidents are among those incidents that even the most cautious drivers cannot fully avoid, and in many cases, a seemingly minor collision can result in significant financial and bodily damage. In such situations, having adequate insurance coverage plays a crucial role in reducing legal and financial pressure.

TEHRAN – The 13th Iranian-Made Laboratory Equipment and Materials Exhibition, known as Iran Lab Expo 2025, opened in Tehran on Saturday and will run till Tuesday.

TEHRAN – The National Research and Technology Week is being held from December 13 to 18 across the country.

TEHRAN – Iranian researcher, Seyed Hadi Borhani, has won the fifth edition of Mahathir Mohammad Award for Intellectual Creativity, which honored outstanding researchers on the theme ‘Palestine: A Pillar of Civilizational Renaissance’.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 5,442 individuals affected by blizzards, floods, and heavy rain over the past few days.

[The Point] The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, yesterday refused bail to alleged Jungler operative Sanna Manjang and ordered the State to file an indictment.

The EU has dismissed a lawsuit by Russia against Euroclear, calling it “speculative” Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian units are advancing methodically, liberating the territory of the Zaporozhye Region, said governor Evgeny Balitsky

Among them are citizens of Australia, the United Kingdom, Latvia, Lithuania, the United States, Ukraine, and Japan

In a rare and attention-grabbing scene, Life International Church founder, Prophet. Amos Kambale, on Sunday, 7th December, brought BP testing machines into the church service—an act he describes as “evidence from God and infallible proofs” of his prophetic ministry. During the service, individuals with high blood pressure were lined up, and medical professionals within the […] The post BIZARRE AND CONTROVERSIAL: PROPHET KAMBALE BRINGS BP TESTING MACHINES TO CHURCH AS MIRACLES UNFOLD appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Trump administration is open to giving NATO-style security guarantees for Kiev, Axios has reported Read Full Article at RT.com