Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s former spokeswoman alleges that rumors of his cocaine use are “an open secret” Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE — Hengli Petrochemical International, the former Singapore trading arm of sanctions-hit Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, plans to cease operations, four industry sources said on Monday (May 11).The operation is likely to wind down in late May, three of the sources said.China-based Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) did not respond immediately to an emailed request for comment.Hengli Petrochemical International employed about 100 people and traded mostly oil and petrochemical derivatives before the parent company was placed under US sanctions, two of the people said.Some staff have been told they were being made redundant while some are to be moved to other parts of the Hengli group that were not under US sanctions, some of the sources said.The sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery were imposed by the US Treasury last month over alleged purchases of Iranian oil, which Hengli denies.

Child sex offender Amos Yee has called for compassion towards his attacker and appealed for donations to help cover his medical expenses.In a four-minute video uploaded on Sunday (May 10) to his X account @amosyeeishere, he addressed the incident, which occurred on the afternoon of May 9 at the Doujin Market anime convention held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.The clip, titled «My video response to my attack at the animecon» has since garnered more than 37,000 views and more than 190 comments.An 18-year-old teen has been arrested and charged with assault and being a public nuisance. He was offered bail of $5,000 and is due back in court on June 2.'Pray for him'Yee began the video by saying that he had been filming a video with his phone at the event when a stranger suddenly attacked him.He also addressed rumours circulating online about what triggered the attack, including claims that he had attacked the assailant first or had been looking up a girl’s skirt, prompting the assailant to confront him.He described these allegations as «completely untrue».

Singaporean loan sharks were allegedly the masterminds behind a blaze that scorched four homes in Bukit Indah, Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri MP Liew Chin Tong said in a Facebook post on Sunday (May 10).Liew, who is also Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Finance, shared the loan sharks purportedly attacked a targeted home at Bukit Indah in Iskandar Puteri twice - the first took place last Friday, and the second a day later on Saturday.Visiting the site on Sunday, Liew wrote that the attack was carried out by «Ah Long terrorists» utilising a petrol bomb.«The mastermind behind the crime is believed to be the Ah Long Singaporean syndicate,» he claimed.«The petrol bomb is believed to be targeted at a house but the fire has spread to three neighbouring homes.»In photographs of the homes uploaded with his post, the fire appears to have caused significant damage to the garage of one of the homes, with the garage roof torched through.Two cars and one bike parked in the garage were also completely burnt - the cars in particular only had their chassis remaining, with one even lacking its entire bonnet.

The Trinamool Congress has criticized the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal as West Bengal's Chief Secretary by the new BJP government. The party labeled the move «shameless,» questioning the neutrality of the election process after Agarwal oversaw the recent Assembly elections.

Vladimir Zelensky’s former spokeswoman claims he wants to prolong the Ukraine-Russia conflict to enrich himself Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending the ceasefire with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured citizens that India is prepared for global supply chain disruptions, with ample petroleum products and robust foreign exchange reserves. He urged fuel conservation to ease the nation's financial burden amid high international crude prices. The government is implementing measures for fuel efficiency and responsible consumption.

The Republican, whom President Donald Trump has endorsed for another term, has denied domestic violence and other allegations and sought to portray them as politically motivated.

Some top Virginia Democrats express little hope that the appeal will affect this November’s congressional elections and instead will focus on running in existing districts.

Alabama legislators are hoping to boost the GOP in November’s midterm elections in the wake of last month’s Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.

Game 5 between the Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost will be rescheduled based on medical guidance, the league says.

There's a case to indefinitely keep the Trans Mountain pipeline in government hands, possibly alongside Indigenous partners, say the leaders of its operator and financial overseer.

No rationing; steps taken to avert shortage

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has been told to form a government without Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Read Full Article at RT.com

Nouveau remaniement du gouvernement Brotherson : exit Cédric Mercadal et Kainuu Temauri. Les ministres de la Santé et des Sports sont remplacés respectivement par Raihei Ansquer et Vanina Pommier. Changer les ministres dans une période où le RNS et les Jeux du Pacifique font la une, « c'est un peu inquiétant », estime Tepuaraurii Teriitahi. « On a besoin de stabilité quand on a de gros débats à avoir », souligne la représentante Tapura à l’assemblée.

Opposition parties are criticizing PM Modi's call for austerity amidst the West Asia crisis, labeling it a tactic to evade accountability for economic failures. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge argue the PM is shifting responsibility onto the public. Akhilesh Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav also questioned the timing and perceived hypocrisy of these austerity demands.

'Advance Copy Of Petition To Be Given To Govts'

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea challenging the environmental clearance for Pipavav port expansion in Gujarat, questioning environmentalists' stance on development projects. The court emphasized the necessity of infrastructure for national development, while allowing the environmentalist to approach the NGT again with specific objections.

Nouveau remaniement du gouvernement Brotherson : exit Cédric Mercadal et Kainuu Temauri. Les ministres de la Santé et des Sports sont remplacés respectivement par Raihei Ansquer et Vanina Potiron-Pommier. Changer les ministres dans une période où le RNS et les Jeux du Pacifique font la une, « c'est un peu inquiétant », estime Tepuaraurii Teriitahi. « On a besoin de stabilité quand on a de gros débats à avoir », souligne la représentante Tapura à l’assemblée.