Deliveroo’s mobile app and services will continue to be available in Singapore, even after its acquisition by US-based food delivery company DoorDash.In a statement to its merchant partners, customers and riders on Thursday (Oct 2), DoorDash’s US-based CEO Tony Xu said that the “Deliveroo app and products you know and love aren’t going anywhere«.»You’ll still be able to order your favourites, run your businesses, or work and earn on the platform as you do today,« he added.In May, DoorDash had agreed to buy UK-based food delivery Deliveroo for about US$3.9 billion (S$5 billion), reported Reuters.DoorDash, which controls two-thirds of the restaurant delivery market in the US, is looking to expand overseas through the acquisition to serve around 50 million monthly active users.Deliveroo currently has around 150,000 riders in nine countries, including 6,000 in Singapore.»We are committed to protecting the flexibility that makes this work unique," Xu said.
An association that claims to support Malaysian cross-border drivers has expressed unhappiness and disappointment following an enforcement operation carried out by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) officers at the border checkpoint on Tuesday (Sept 30). In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Oct 1), the Southern Private Hire Vehicle Association highlighted that a significant number of the detained Malaysian-registered vehicles were transporting senior executives.«Among the Malaysian-registered vehicles detained (on Sept 30), a significant number were transporting senior executives from multinational corporations across Europe and Asia, who were invited to Johor Bahru for important business meetings.» The association added that the enforcement actions were «indiscriminate», noting that such measures could be unfair to Malaysian drivers.
There will be no train service between Bedok and Tampines stations, as well as between Tanah Merah and Expo stations due to track work on the East-West Line (EWL) from Nov 29 to Dec 8.Train frequencies between Paya Lebar and Bedok stations, Tampines and Pasir Ris stations, and Expo and Changi Airport stations will also be reduced, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and EWL operator SMRT on Friday (Oct 3).An estimated 180,000 commuters daily will be impacted by the station closures, said an LTA spokesperson.This 10-day-long service adjustment is required so that work to connect EWL to the new East Coast Integrated Depot and operationalise a new platform at Tanah Merah station can be carried out.And while the work spanning 4.8km of train tracks at 12 locations near Simei and Tanah Merah stations are ongoing, the two MRT stations will be closed to the public.To facilitate travel between the closed stretches of the EWL, about 79 shuttle buses will be deployed across the two routes.
Shocked but not surprised. That was the resigned reaction of Britain's Jewish community to the appalling terrorist attack at the Manchester synagogue. It's a sentiment I share.
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Speaking about India-Russia relations, Putin said, «Our relations with India are of special nature ever since the Soviet Union and since the days where the Indian people fought for their independence. India knows, remembers, appreciates that. And we appreciate the fact that India never forgets that. And so our relations are developing.»
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the treatment of Muslims in India, highlighting objections to «I love Mohammad» slogans amidst Bareilly protests. He condemned the violence but accused authorities of mishandling the situation, urging Muslims to act lawfully. Owaisi also questioned the government's law and order record, citing recent demolitions.
Congress leader Udit Raj ignited a political storm by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi the “Ravana of Delhi,” predicting his imminent downfall. BJP's Shehzad Poonawala swiftly condemned these remarks, questioning the Congress party's intentions. Raj further commented on India's foreign policy challenges, including a Taliban minister's visit and US tariffs, while dismissing reports of internal party conflict in Karnataka.
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Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh discussed Operation Sindoor. He stated the four-day campaign achieved its objectives swiftly. India avenged innocent killings and brought Pakistan to its knees. Newly inducted long-range surface-to-air missiles were crucial. They achieved a 300 km kill. The media also helped manage disinformation during the conflict. India responded to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Lambaréné — C'est un tournant dans la campagne législative du 1er arrondissement de Lambaréné. Ce jeudi, lors d'un meeting tenu en plein cœur de la circonscription, le candidat de l'Union Démocratique et le Bâtisseurs (UDB), Paul-Marie Gondjout, a officialisé le ralliement de Léa Bendome, arrivée troisième au premier tour. Une alliance qui rebat les cartes de l'élection en cours à l'approche du scrutin décisif du 11 octobre. « Nous sommes là à l'invitation de Léa, parce qu'elle a voulu (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
The broadcaster died aged 79 after his battle with Parkinson's disease was complicated by pneumonia on September 21.
Ce jeudi à l'assemblée de Polynésie, dans le cadre de la 2ème séance de la session budgétaire, il a été question du cancer du sein. Ce n'est pas par hasard, puisque c'est le mois d'Octobre rose. Le sujet de la gratuité du dépistage du cancer du sein dès l'âge de 45 ans, a été mis sur la table.
Witnesses have described how the 38-year-old scratched the brave cabin crew worker, leaving her bleeding, while hurling abuse and threatening other travellers.
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Terrorism has come to my home city - again. This time with the attempted mass slaughter of Jews at a place of worship on the holiest day in their calendar.
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«At the site, weapons, military structures, and underground infrastructure sites were struck,» the statement said
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Des rafales de plus de 200 km/h et des pluies diluviennes aux Tuamotu... Un cyclone violent approche ! Pas de panique, c'est le scénario d'un exercice de sécurité civile grandeur nature pour être prêt en cas de crise. Car la préparation peut sauver des vies.
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