The dining room of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's home at 38 Oxley Road is a space within the site that would be considered «less private», said Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo in Parliament on Thursday (Nov 6).Neo was responding to questions posed by MPs following his ministerial statement on the Government's intention to preserve the site. MP for West Coast-Jurong West GRC Ang Wei Neng had sought clarification on Neo's statement that the Government would remove all traces of the Lee family's «private living spaces from the interior of the house». In particular, he asked if the basement dining area would be considered part of this «private space».Neo, in his response, had stated that the dining room would be one that would be considered «less private».
Jewish people in Singapore have been facing increased acts of hostility both online and offline in recent months, revealed Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, K Shanmugam.Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a closed-door session with members of the Chesed-El Synagogue on Thursday (Nov 6), Shanmugam said that there have been «worrying developments on the ground» in regard to antisemitism and religious hostility towards Jews.One such incident saw a member of the Jewish community with his kippah — a Jewish skullcap — being verbally attacked by a passing motorist who shouted «free Palestine» at him.«Followers of any faith who wear visible markers of their religion... should never be made to feel targeted based on their religion,» said Shanmugam.Earlier in September, some toilets in international schools, with Jewish students in attendance, were vandalised with anti-Israel vulgarities.«They faced unpleasant incidents, hostility, both online and offline, and they feel less secure,» he said.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will acquire Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 as its next-generation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).In a Facebook post on Monday (Nov 3), RSAF said that the acquisition is part of the SAF2040 transformation.«Ministry of Defence (Mindef) / Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will progressively take delivery of the Hermes 900 (H900) UAV to replace the Hermes 450 (H450), which has been in service for close to two decades and is becoming obsolete,» RSAF added.In an interview with Janes ahead of the 2024 Singapore Airshow, then-Chief of Air Force, Major-General Kelvin Khong, told the defence journal that the air force will be replacing its fleet of Heron 1 and H450 unmanned UAVs «as part of the service's renewal plans», adding that the selected platform will suit SAF's operational requirements.The H450, also manufactured by Elbit, entered service with RSAF in 2007. It is deployed for real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, target acquisition and designation, and battle damage assessment.
US President Donald Trump has said South Africa should not be part of the G20, saying that he will skip the summit in Johannesburg Read Full Article at RT.com
Brussels is reportedly looking to stop issuing the potential visitors multi-entry Schengen visas Read Full Article at RT.com
The US is considering launching airstrikes on Venezuela and deploying special forces Read Full Article at RT.com
The agreement, which still requires approval from Moscow, would mark a significant milestone for New Delhi’s defense exports Read Full Article at RT.com
African experts warn that deals to accept deportees from the US could compromise principles of state sovereignty Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow will remain a threat to the bloc even after the Ukraine conflict ends, Mark Rutte has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Donald Trump has said South Africa should not be part of the G20, saying that he will skip the summit in Johannesburg Read Full Article at RT.com
Footage shows members of the public running for cover when fireworks were set off in Birmingham city centre as police battled to regain control.
According to the newspaper, the fate of the besieged Hamas fighters has been a sticking point in negotiations on transitioning to the next stage of the ceasefire, the newspaper
Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy noted the high level of trust and mutual understanding common for Russia-Myanmar naval relations
The signing ceremony followed Russian-Indonesian consultations on civilian maritime cooperation that took place in Jakarta on Thursday
Jeffrey Lewis suggested that such tests might not be full-scale nuclear explosions, but rather low-yield, controlled detonations
As reported by Singaporean media, the maximum punishment is 24 strokes
The Suez Canal Authority has reported rising traffic and improved cargo volumes Read Full Article at RT.com
Three astronauts could be forced to remain in space indefinitely after something floating around the Earth may have seriously damaged their one way home.
The Prince was attending the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly at Pier 3, part of the three-day summit in Rio, bringing together government officials, indigenous leaders and youth advocates.
Footage shows members of the public running for cover when fireworks were set off in Birmingham city centre as police battled to regain control.
The Russian Armed Forces struck energy and transport infrastructure facilities supporting the Ukrainian army, as well as storage and launch sites for long-range attack drones in the past 24 hours
President Vladimir Putin earlier discussed with members of the Security Council US President Donald Trump's statements regarding the US intention to resume nuclear testing
The Armenian Prime Minister added that it is necessary to understand how, in practice, goods can be exported from Armenia via the same route to Russia or Kazakhstan
In January-October, oil and gas revenues decreased by 21.4% to $92.5 bln
Earlier, a shipment of around 1,000 tons of wheat sent by Russia via Azerbaijan arrived in Armenia
As the bail hearing for convicted wildlife trafficker Yunhua Lin on fresh corruption charges is set for tomorrow, environmentalists and anti-corruption activists are calling on Fostino Maere, recently appointed as Malawi’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), to recuse himself from the case to avoid a conflict of interest. Maere has been representing Lin in a […] The post Activists Urge New DPP Maere to Recuse Himself from Chinese Wildlife Convict’s Corruption Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
President Peter Mutharika’s relocation to Mtunthama State Lodge is fast turning into one of the most questionable narratives in Malawi’s new political chapter — a story riddled with contradictions, secrecy, and suspicious silence from those meant to tell the truth. For weeks now, the public has been told that the official presidential residence, Kamuzu Palace, […] The post Smoke and Mirrors: The Kamuzu Palace ‘Damage’ Story That No One Can Verify appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism has reiterated that the export of maize and maize-based products remains restricted, emphasizing the measure is crucial to protecting Malawi’s food security. In a press release issued in Lilongwe on Thursday, the Ministry reminded businesses and the general public that maize is classified as a licensable commodity […] The post Government Reaffirms Ban on Maize Exports to Safeguard National Food Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The government of Malawi, working hand in hand with Japan, has commissioned the newly expanded Lilongwe Bridge and its approach road — a major infrastructure upgrade that promises to ease congestion and boost trade in the heart of the capital. The project, which began in November 2022 during the administration of former president Lazarus Chakwera, […] The post Japan-Funded Lilongwe Bridge Commissioned — A Legacy Project from Chakwera Era to Boost City Traffic and Trade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Malawian government has rolled out one of the toughest austerity directives in years, imposing sweeping expenditure control measures that slash fuel entitlements, freeze recruitments, suspend vehicle purchases, and cut embassy staff — signaling deep fiscal distress and a government desperate to rein in spending. The circular, issued on November 6, 2025, by Chief Secretary […] The post Govt Tightens the Purse Strings: Harsh Spending Ban Hits Ministries, Embassies, and Senior Officials appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
