SINGAPORE - The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), in Myanmar to aid search-and-rescue efforts following the massive earthquake that struck the country on March 28, helped rescue a man trapped under a collapsed three-storey building on March 30. The operation, which took about eight hours, was conducted with members of the Naypyitaw Fire Service Department, the SCDF said in a Facebook post. The force had deployed an 80-strong contingent and four search canines a day earlier to assist in rescue efforts in the country, which was struck by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, its second-largest city. The death toll stands at over 1,600 in Myanmar and at least 17 in neighbouring Thailand. More than 3,400 have been injured in Myanmar, and at least 139 are still missing. In its social media post on March 30, the SCDF said it began search-and-rescue operations at around 1am in the Zabuthiri Township in Naypyitaw.

The Ministry of Law has committed about $3 million over the next two years to support registered charity Pro Bono SG’s key programmes, including The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS). Originally a ground-up initiative, CLAS was established forty years ago to provide legal representation to accused persons facing non-capital charges in Singapore who cannot afford legal aid. The Law Society Pro Bono Services (now known as Pro Bono SG) took over the administration of CLAS in 2007. “Having a first-class [legal] system is one thing, but it being made accessible to everyone in our system and our society is quite something else,” said Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong at the Pro Bono SG Awards 2025 held on Friday (March 28). CLAS has been receiving government funding since 2015 to institutionalise and support the availability of volunteer lawyers providing legal aid.

Le candidat à la présidentielle, Alain Simplice Boungoueres a lancé sa campagne élctorale à Bifoun ce samedi 29 mars 2025. C'est une foule qui attendait le candidat à la présidentielle, Alain Simplice Boungouères à Bifoun. «L'appel de Bifoun : Unité, Paix et Développement pour un Gabon Nouveau». C'est sous cette thématique le prétendant à la chaise présidentielle a entretenu les populations de cette localité du Gabon, située dans le département d'Abanga-Bigné, district Bifoun Abanga, (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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A Chennai-bound flight from Jaipur experienced a tyre burst before landing, prompting an emergency landing. All passengers and crew members landed safely. The pilot noticed the issue and alerted authorities, who followed standard emergency protocols. Visual inspection revealed damage to wheel no. 2. Jaipur ATC reported detecting a tyre fragment on the runway.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six more months due to ongoing security concerns. The move aims to address insurgency and maintain order amid continued ethnic violence, particularly in Manipur since May 2023.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched several major development projects in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur, worth over Rs 33,700 crore, spanning sectors such as power, oil and gas, rail, road, education and housing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of fostering Naxalism due to decades-long policies in backward regions, neglecting tribal communities’ needs. During his visit to Chhattisgarh, he inaugurated development projects worth Rs 33,700 crore, highlighting significant progress in housing and education under BJP's governance.

TASS has compiled the main information about the special operation progress over the past 24 hours

Animal advocates in Montreal say they're noticing an increase in the number of French bulldogs being surrendered because owners are unable or unwilling to pay for their care. Though they're cute, 'Frenchies' often have chronic medical issues — something owners don't often realize until after they adopt.

Tate McRae grabbed multiple awards while Elizabeth Lowell Boland won the first songwriter of the year award created for non-performers at the Juno Awards industry ceremony ahead of the main ceremony on Sunday.

The industrial carbon pricing system in Canada has come under fire during the federal election, raising uncertainty for companies about whether their investments in lowering emissions will pay off.

The US president has said he still trusts National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has been engaged in an “extraordinary” secretive partnership with Ukraine to help it fight Russia, a NYT investigation claims Read Full Article at RT.com

Libreville, le jeudi 28 mars 2024 – Un événement d'envergure a réuni les personnes en situation de handicap dans un cadre de dialogue et de revendication pacifique, visant à rappeler aux autorités publiques l'importance de leur inclusion dans la société gabonaise. Cette rencontre a été l'occasion pour ces citoyens de faire entendre leur voix et de sensibiliser le gouvernement aux défis quotidiens qu'ils rencontrent. Organisé sous le signe de la solidarité et du plaidoyer, ce (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal probe into these crimes under part 2, article 205 (‘A Terrorist Act’) and part 3, article 356.1 of Russia’s Criminal Code (‘Marauding’), she said

In particular, in the area of the settlement of Basovka, Russian forces have dislodged Ukrainian troops from a stronghold and are consolidating their gains, a source said

Rooted in the president’s false claims of election fraud, Trump’s executive order is illustrative of governing through dictates rather than legislation.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited political leaders, including his rivals, to shape a unified national effort to defeat the Al-Shabaab insurgency and strengthen Somalia’s federal system.

EXCLUSIVE: Tracy Ward, 55, had been struggling to make ends meet for decades as she raised her five children in a council house in Wood Green, North London.

The EU is spending taxpayer money to enforce political decisions in Moldova, opposition MP Marina Tauber has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky reportedly asked Massimo D’Alema to seek help from China and Brazil to prevent Kiev’s collapse Read Full Article at RT.com

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced the formation of a new 23-member government following Bashar Assad’s ouster Read Full Article at RT.com

Establishing a temporary external administration in Ukraine is feasible and is based on historical precedents, Kirill Logvinov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

India's Article 19 faces scrutiny amid political controversy as parties selectively defend free speech based on power dynamics. Incidents involving comedian Kunal Kamra, opposition figures, and various criticisms highlight the inconsistency in upholding this constitutional right. Experts call for clearer definitions to protect artistic expression and emphasize accountability for misusing restrictions to curb free speech.

A canal cleanup drive was successfully conducted at Maldevta, Dehradun, organized by The Times of India, Pacific Mall, Been There Doon That, and the Irrigation Department. The event aimed at promoting environmental sustainability saw active participation from NCC cadets, students, and volunteers, and highlighted the importance of community involvement in preserving clean water bodies.

«The counteraction operation involved missile troops, unmanned aerial vehicles and naval forces that used several cruise missiles and drones,» the Houthi spokesman said

A powerful 8.2-magnitude quake hit Myanmar on March 28, claiming the lives of more than 1,600 people

A bomb blast that narrowly missed the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on March 18 showed that Al-Shabaab again poses a significant risk in the capital itself.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The United States military conducted an airstrike on March 29 targeting Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northern Somalia, killing multiple operatives, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre joined Somali National Army (SNA) troops and local residents in KM-50 area, Lower Shabelle region, to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer on Sunday morning, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Russia has sent three planes with rescuers, dog handlers, doctors and an airmobile hospital to Myanmar to help eliminate the consequences of the devastating earthquake