The Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of around 20 vessels carrying tons of food, medicine, and other humanitarian aid, set sail from Barcelona on Sunday.
More thundery showers and strong winds are expected over the next two weeks due to Sumatra squalls, said the Meteorological Service Singapore on Monday (Sept 1).Sumatra squalls are an organised line of thunderstorms that typically develop over Sumatra island or the Straits of Malacca. It generally moves eastwards towards Singapore and the surrounding region under the influence of south-westerly or westerly winds.According to the Met Service, this weather phenomenon commonly occurs during the south-west monsoon and inter-monsoon periods, and usually affects Singapore overnight or in the morning. In its forecast for the coming fortnight, the Met Service said that Singapore and the surrounding region have been experiencing the south-west monsoon, adding that Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds in the pre-dawn and morning on several days. Moderate to heavy thundery showers are also expected over most parts of the islands on several days.
A 59-year-old man who sexually abused his young grandniece over four years was sentenced to 21 years’ jail by the High Court on Sept 1.The man admitted that he began molesting the girl in 2019 when she was seven years old.The sexual assaults took place at home, in the back of a van, and even at a cinema.He pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated rape and two charges of aggravated sexual assault by penetration.Six other charges, for sexual offences against the victim, were taken into consideration during sentencing.The man cannot be named owing to a gag order to protect the victim’s identity.Deputy Public Prosecutor Lim Yu Hui told the court that in 2019, the man moved into the unit where the girl lived with her parents, younger brother, grandmother and uncle.The man had his own room, while the girl slept in the living room.From 2019 to 2021, he would call the victim into his room and touch her inappropriately.Given her young age, the victim did not tell anyone about the incidents as she did not understand what the man was doing to her, said the prosecutor.
SINGAPORE — A camp instructor who sent sexually explicit messages and an obscene photo to a 15-year-old girl he met at a school camp was jailed on Sept 1.Ilyas Mohd Yusoff, 24, was sentenced to eight weeks' jail after pleading guilty to sending the obscene photo to the girl on Snapchat.He did this for sexual gratification as he wanted the victim to threaten to leak the photo to others, so that he would be aroused when blackmailed in this manner, said Deputy Public Prosecutor Gladys Lim.The victim cannot be named owing to a gag order to protect her identity.In March 2023, the victim's secondary school engaged the company where Ilyas worked to run a three-day school camp.After the camp, Ilyas and the victim followed each other on Instagram, even though his company prohibited instructors from maintaining contact with students through social media after the camp.For around three months, Ilyas and the victim chatted on Telegram and Instagram, with Ilyas later asking the victim for her Snapchat account, so he could send her images that would disappear after a set time.
'During the night, the German woman left the room and I was woken up with the naked man on top of me, kissing my neck, holding me down, trying to rape me,' the woman, a consultant, said.
Czech opposition leader Andrej Babis struck with a walking stick during rally Read Full Article at RT.com
«The Europeans are doing what Trump dictated to them,» Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said
He was defeated by Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth round of the US Open
According to the television channel, the Brazilian president also plans to discuss BRICS’ potential response to the US tariffs
Diaz-Canel is currently on an official visit to Vietnam, from where he will travel to China to attend celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II
The SCO summit, attended by Putin and the leaders of more than 20 countries, kicked off on Sunday in the city of Tianjin in northern China. According to Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin, the event became the largest forum in the history of the organization
Invité de la rubrique L’invité café, lundi 1er septembre, le ministre de la Santé, Cédric Mercadal, a défendu la réforme du régime des non-salariés et fait le point sur plusieurs dossiers : saturation du CHPF, turnover des oncologues, lutte contre le cancer et interdiction prochaine de la cigarette électronique.
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La Société d'Exploitation du Transgabonais (Setrag) a officiellement lancé, le vendredi 29 août dernier, une vaste opération de renouvellement des ouvrages d'art ferroviaires. Cette initiative s'inscrit dans le cadre du programme national de modernisation du réseau, piloté par l'État gabonais. Premier acte de ce chantier stratégique : l'intervention sur le pont Assango, à proximité de la gare d'Andem (PK56), qui marque le début d'une série de travaux répartis entre Owendo et Franceville. (...) - TRANSPORTS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
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What Western media dismissed as a “club of autocrats” has grown into the Global South’s blueprint for a post-Western world. Read Full Article at RT.com
The authorities in Kiev framed a “random man” as the murderer of MP Andrey Parubiy, Artyom Dmitruk has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
Despite US pressure, India and Russia reaffirmed their strong ties at the SCO summit, with PM Modi and President Putin emphasizing their nations' enduring friendship and cooperation. Modi highlighted the importance of their partnership for global stability, while Putin noted the positive momentum in trade and economic relations.
At the SCO summit, PM Modi condemned terrorism, highlighting the Pahalgam attack and urging members to avoid double standards. He emphasized security, connectivity respecting sovereignty, and opportunity through cooperation. India did not endorse China's BRI due to the CPEC. Modi advocated for UN reforms and proposed a Civilizational Dialogue Forum to strengthen ties, underscoring India's active role in the SCO.
The Supreme Court has declined to direct the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as sole proof of citizenship for Bihar voter list enrollment, emphasizing its legal limitations. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi reiterated that Aadhaar remains an identity document, not a citizenship proof, aligning with the Aadhaar Act and the Puttaswamy judgment.
An ex-Danish MP has been sentenced to four months in prison for possessing thousands of abuse files Read Full Article at RT.com
Protesters splashed red paint on performer David D’Or in Warsaw Read Full Article at RT.com
Viktor Yanukovich said he wanted Ukraine to join the EU, but knew that membership in the military bloc would be “a disaster” Read Full Article at RT.com
The Russian and US presidents discussed holding direct talks with Kiev but no decision has been finalized, according to Yury Ushakov Read Full Article at RT.com
The victory over Japan remains one of the most overlooked yet decisive chapters of the war Read Full Article at RT.com
The EU has no “jurisdiction or competence” regarding potential deployment of troops to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Read Full Article at RT.com
Amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the Great Nicobar Project, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has appealed to Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing the need to safeguard the constitutional and legal rights of the Nicobarese tribes.
Amid strengthening ties between India and Russia, Moscow is exploring potential investments to manufacture its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets in India. This development occurs as India seeks advanced air defense systems from Russia and navigates trade tensions with the United States, who is also offering its F-35 fighter jets.
Aimed at boosting women's workforce participation, the ambitious plan to establish 17,000 anganwadi cum creches (AWCCs) by 2026 faces significant setbacks. Government data reveals a stark reality: of the nearly 9 crore children enrolled in anganwadis, a mere fraction have access to creche facilities.
Google Maps has now “reopened” Reykjanesbraut to traffic, after the road had been marked as closed on the app for the past 24 hours.
The Russian foreign minister pointed out that the United States and other Western countries continued to try to maintain their dominance in the world through blackmail, sanctions, and tariff restrictions
