A van caught fire on Saturday (Aug 1) evening, with the blaze almost completely destroying the front of the vehicle.In a TikTok video uploaded the same day, the white vehicle parked at a Pasir Ris HDB estate car park was seen engulfed in flames.A man was seen spraying the van with a fire extinguisher, but despite his efforts, he could not put out the flames. @thinkthonk69 Vehicle caught fire now at Pasir Ris #fire ♬ original sound - Think

Most Singaporeans have encountered headline-grabbing articles about the rising numbers of million-dollar flats, or eye-watering amounts of money that some homeowners seem willing to pay for specific resale flats.If you’ve ever wondered who these buyers are, and what propelled them to fork out over a million dollars for public housing, a consumer survey by PropNex Singapore gives us a clearer picture.This consumer survey of recent million-dollar flat buyers was conducted by PropNex agents who were instrumental in closing 110 million-dollar HDB resale transactions in 2025. The buyer characteristics were provided by these agents, who drew on their interaction with the buyers.As the number of resale flat transactions crossing seven figures steadily increased over the years, 2025 saw a sharp increase in such transactions. So far this year, from Jan 1 to July 16, there were at least 1,002 resale flats that transacted for at least $1 million, according to transaction data.This means that we are on track to meet or exceed the record 1,593 million-dollar flat sales that was recorded in the entire 2025.

A total of nine persons, aged between 20 and 41, will be charged in court on Monday (Aug 3) for their alleged involvement in offences involving the sexual exploitation of minors.Police said in a statement on Sunday morning that the eight men and one woman were arrested following investigations into the sexual exploitation of two minors who were below 18 years old when the offences were committed.Among the nine individuals, the 20-year-old female suspect is believed to have exploited both victims by facilitating the provision of commercial sexual services and profiting from these arrangements.According to the police, she is also believed to have recruited one of the victims for the purpose of exploitation.The woman will be charged with trafficking for the purpose of exploitation, and for knowingly receiving payments in connection with the exploitation of a trafficked victim.She will also face additional charges relating to the facilitation of commercial sexual services and cheating offences.

A 56-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (Aug 1) for allegedly using a catapult and an assortment of marbles and pebbles to shoot at a flock of birds in Woodlands, causing damage to the window of a Woodlands HDB flat.Police said in a news release on Sunday morning that they were alerted to a damaged bedroom window of a residential unit at Block 664 Woodlands Ring Road on July 28.Officers from Woodlands Police Division identified and arrested the man through extensive ground enquiries.A catapult, an assortment of marbles and pebbles were seized as case exhibits following his arrest.Revealing findings from their investigations, police said the man was using the catapult to shoot marbles at a flock of birds along Woodlands Ring Road. They believe that one of the marbles struck and damaged the window of the said unit.The man will be charged in court on Monday with the offence of rash act.If found guilty of the said offence, the man could be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $2,500, or both.

You'll only ever be as young as you are today - so each birthday you have ought to be treasured.Residents, volunteers and other members of the public have done just that with Aljunied GRC MP Pritam Singh's 50th birthday, celebrating it in a memorable occasion shared on Facebook by Singh on Friday (July 31).Singh's birthday falls on Sunday, Aug 2.Singh, also the chief of the Workers' Party, can be seen enjoying festivities — and cake — with Eunos residents in a video he uploaded to Facebook on Friday.In the video, a voice can be heard sharing that a group of residents wanted to celebrate Singh's birthday in advance.To do so, they prepared a beautifully decorated cake for him, along with multiple green cupcakes.Noting his attraction to football, the cake is adorned with a model of Singh in a red shirt, sitting in a field of green sprinkles and surrounded by five stars.A football sits on the model's lap, and a red scarf stretches across the cake with Singh's name and age on it.A small goal post sits at the front of the cake, overlooking the words: «Happy 50th birthday Pritam Singh».

The aircraft was carrying seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards, alongside two Peruvian pilots

Rodion Miroshnik also pointed out that, at present, keeping the conflict in Ukraine going benefits Washington

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that Washington intends to take a number of steps in the coming weeks to assess the prospects for resuming peace talks

Donald Trump also stressed that the US is ready «to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II»

Combat footage shows direct hits by FPV drones, destroying several unmanned ground vehicles and taking out Ukrainian troops," the Russian Defense Ministry said

Three people were killed and two others injured in a shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out, where witnesses say an armed bystander returned fire. Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar noted that the second-to-last power unit at the Paks NPP will be shut down on August 2 due to a further drop in the Danube's water level

It remains unclear whether the gunman was among those killed

Former Vice-President Michael Usi has launched a scathing attack on what he branded “selective justice” in Malawi, expressing deep pain that politicians allegedly involved in corruption and the theft of public resources continue to evade arrest. Speaking in a hard-hitting interview aired on Times Television on Saturday, Usi didn’t hold back, insisting those found on […] The post ‘Why aren’t they in handcuffs?’ Ex-VP Usi’s fury over ‘selective justice’ as corrupt politicians walk free appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

He had not been heard from for three days before a neighbor discovered his body at his home in the Bronx, and an investigation is now underway, according to Deadline .

We have fought dumping and fly-tipping for years. We have put up gates, cameras, warning signs. None of it worked.

Tanera Mor proved less scary, more the perfect family getaway, for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their week-long visit to Britain last month, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Regularly eating dark-fleshed grapes, berries and blueberries can improve heart health, a study has suggested.

Prince Philip was prone to flashes of anger and irritability but was a born leader who was not afraid of 'dirty and arduous work', his final school report has revealed. 

Defence chiefs have been accused of showing 'shocking disregard' for Britain's war dead after destroying almost 800 First and Second World War gravestones of Commonwealth soldiers.

Ekhaya Football Club head coach Enos Chatama has fired up his players to go all the way and lift the Airtel Top 8 title this season, insisting his side must not settle for simply reaching the final in their maiden campaign. Chatama heaped praise on his troops after their hard-fought win booked a place in […] The post Ekhaya coach Chatama fires up players for title glory appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A team of six walkers is today wrapping up a gruelling 120-kilometre, three-day trek from Lilongwe to Senga Bay in Salima, part of a campaign aimed at boosting cervical cancer screening rates and tackling the stigma surrounding the disease in rural communities. The Walk4Cancer initiative, organised by the Fit N’ Fun Adventure Club alongside the […] The post Six walkers complete 120km trek to break cervical cancer silence in rural Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has launched a scathing attack on the Malawi Police Service over the continued detention of activist Sylvester Namiwa, demanding his immediate and unconditional release and warning that arrest powers must never be weaponised to punish or silence legitimate criticism. In a hard-hitting statement, the Commission branded Namiwa’s continued detention […] The post MHRC accuses Malawi police of ‘investigating through arrest’ as it demands Namiwa’s release appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri touched down in Thyolo District Saturday a packed schedule, presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Thyolo Modern Market under the TRADE Programme — a project set to transform the district’s trading environment and give local businesses a much-needed economic boost. […] The post Ben Phiri’s whirlwind Thyolo visit: Market groundbreaking followed by chieftaincy elevations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi will look to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time when they face Zambia in their final Group C match on Wednesday, in a fixture that could go a long way to deciding who progresses from a tightly-poised group. The Scorchers, competing in their […] The post Malawi face Zambia in must-win derby with WAFCON qualification hanging in balance appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Arvind Kejriwal announced a march to the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. He demanded consumers have a choice between pure petrol and E20 fuel. Kejriwal also called for E20 fuel to be priced lower than pure petrol. He challenged the government to release scientific studies supporting the E20 fuel policy. The AAP leader advised consumers to consider electric vehicles for future transportation needs.

The CBI has filed a cheating case against Reliance Capital and Anil Ambani. This action stems from an alleged Rs 1,816 crore loss to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. EPFO invested Rs 2,500 crore in Reliance Capital’s debentures which later defaulted. While the issue was settled earlier, ED findings prompted a new fraud case. Anil Ambani denies any wrongdoing in this matter.

Railway Board committees recommended premature retirement for five Group A officers. This action targets corruption, lack of integrity, and inefficiency within the service. Two senior administrative grade officers and three junior administrative grade officers were affected. These decisions were made under the Indian Railway Establishment Code provisions. Previously, thirty-two officers were retired in 2022 for similar reasons.

Resident doctors face significant psychological distress from long working hours. The National Medical Commission acknowledged these demanding schedules impact their health. The commission stated reasonable working hours are essential for doctor and patient wellbeing. However, NMC expressed inability to enforce this, citing health authorities' domain. A doctors' group highlighted rising suicide cases due to these conditions.

Western spies and their Ukrainian proxies were likely involved in the restaurant attack, ex-US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

The deadly attack in central Moscow was clearly intended to inflict mass casualties and spread fear among civilians, Michael Maloof told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

RT has spoken to survivors of a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian seaside resort that killed 12 people, including five children. Read Full Article at RT.com

À l’approche de la rentrée scolaire, la commune de Paea organise l'opération «Grati Horo’a», ce samedi 1er août de 7h à 10h dans les jardins de la mairie. Toute la semaine, les habitants ont été invités à donner ou à récupérer gratuitement des vêtements, des chaussures, des sacs à dos, des fournitures et des livres scolaires.

India and China have reopened two key Himalayan trade routes after six years. Traditional border trade resumed Saturday through Lipulekh and Shipki La passes. Chinese authorities restricted the initial batch of traders to twenty people. Indian traders can export 36 categories of goods, while Chinese traders bring twenty. A new trade mart was also inaugurated near the international border.