SINGAPORE – The owner of a shophouse unit in East Coast Road intended to secretly build a mezzanine floor, but his scheme was foiled by the accidental discovery of a layout plan that showed the unauthorised level. The management corporation of the Frankel Estate development, which comprises four strata-titled units, had come across a “lighting plan” pasted on the wall of the unit on Feb 19, 2022 amid renovation. This plan – unlike the one submitted for renovation approval – showed a 676 sq ft mezzanine floor, comprising a living area, two bedrooms and a bathroom, which was connected to the base level by a staircase. When told to stop the works, homeowner Ng Jun Quan and his contractor initially denied that they were building a mezzanine floor. The works continued despite subsequent objections by the management corporation. Under the law, owners of strata-titled units have to obtain approval through a 90 per cent resolution passed at a general meeting before carrying out works that increase floor area.

In accordance with Russian legislation, this can be implemented only on the basis of a bilateral intergovernmental agreement, Sergey Tolchenov said

The ambassador noted that «no clear explanations» were given as to why the contract was frozen, but this is probably due to difficulties with calculations

According to the ministry, «over the past 24 hours, 19 people were killed and 91 Palestinians were wounded in Israeli army attacks in the Strip»

«We are also ready to supply oil and gas, if there is interest, as well as Russian metals, fertilizers,» the diplomat noted

According to a TASS correspondent, at least three powerful explosions were heard in the Haret Hreik neighborhood

With the pews of her village church filled by family and friends, Tina Bauld's funeral came to a close to the sound of the Abba song Dancing Queen.

A look at how the post-election process works from canvassing and certification to Inauguration Day.

Eugene Vindman is raking in cash off his role in the first impeachment. But he’s not bringing it up as he campaigns for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

The scene has become a signature feature of Vance’s campaign stops in a race in which the two sides accuse each other of hiding from the press and the public.

A number of parents at Oyster Pond Academy pulled their children from class Friday after learning about a gender identity presentation.

A whirlwind 28-day campaign has now ended, undoubtedly going down in history one of the most unusual election campaigns British Columbians have ever seen.

The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk direction over the past day reached over 270 servicemen

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola has said it is committed to prevent and aid sort out conflicts through diplomatic initiatives, with international and regional partners to guarantee security, stability and development in Africa, the country's president João Lourenço said Friday.

The Russian Foreign Minister also added that US President Joe Biden's statements on nuclear arms talks with Russia are aimed at helping Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential elections

Sergey Tolchenov noted that in the future these exercises could be held «with a certain frequency,» such as once every two years

«It is quite possible that soon, when the government is already formed and political life in Indonesia has improved, decisions on the BRICS issue will be made,» Sergey Tolchenov noted

At the same time, oil and gas revenues in the total federal budget revenues will amount to 27% in 2025, and 23% in 2027, Anton Siluanov said

In addition, Ernesto Soberon Guzman proposed the introduction of regional representation in the Security Council, stressing that the interests of developing countries are insufficiently represented

Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko believes that truly responsible leaders of sovereign states understand this, and the level of representation at the summit and the ever-growing number of applications for membership are clear proof of this

At the same time, the Kremlin has not yet received any real proposals from Germany or other Western countries to organize contacts with the Russian president, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 830 servicemen

WESTERN BUREAU: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says plans are in place to enhance healthcare services in St James, as, in addition to 11 local health centres that have been fully upgraded since 2019, another 11 are now being renovated....

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Jamaica’s programmes help to prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs that make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial...

THE MAROON community in Jamaica, and more so the Charles Town Maroon village in Portland, was hurled into deep mourning on the morning of Wednesday, October 16 when Colonel Marcia Douglas died suddenly. She was 48 years old. Colonel Douglas, who...

Reach Academy’s robotics team, ‘The Crud Busters’, has achieved a historic milestone by earning first place in the Innovators section at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) held this year in Brescia, Italy. Competing against 47 countries, including...

Three years ago, after dog lover Deandra Boyd heard a contractor working inside her house mention that he had tried to kill his cancer-stricken dog, Bandie, she sprang into action and asked to see the dog. At the time, Bandie was suffering from...

Russia could start applying a 5% duty on imported goods that are bought online abroad and cost over €200, the deputy FM has suggested Read Full Article at RT.com

The FBI has issued a lookout notice for a former Indian agent amid a feud between New Delhi and Canada  Read Full Article at RT.com

One man recently experienced a new kind of «horror» at Universal Studios Singapore's Halloween Horror Nights on Thursday (Oct 17). The 21-year-old, who identified himself as Ian, shared his experience in a post to Instagram page SgFollowsAll.Backup, saying that he was punched after confronting a group of people who attempted to cut the queue for the Sweet Home horror house. While he was waiting in line with his friends, he noticed three women trying to cut the queue. After warning them not to do so, Ian and his friends received verbal threats. When an opening became available, the women managed to cut in line and move to the next row. Three men, who were in the same group as the women, also attempted to cut the queue. Noticing this, Ian said: «I told them [the three men] again not to cut queue and stood between the rope which they unhooked». This was when the trio started to attack him.

A First Nations community in Manitoba is turning to Minecraft, a popular sandbox game, to connect kids with ancestral traditions.

A temporary truce in the conflict with Kiev would allow NATO to rearm and restock ammo, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kismayo (HOL) - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officially handed over the Kuday Forward Operating Base (FOB) to Somali Security Forces (SSF) in Jubaland State on Wednesday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has suspended the Senate's impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, pending a determination by a bench to be formed by Chief Justice Martha Koome.