Chong Jun-Yu was behind the wheel in the wee hours of the morning when he overheard his passenger’s distressing video call with a friend.“Her friend was drunk and contemplated ending her life over relationship issues,” the 47-year-old recalled about the incident last November.“I sensed she was very worried throughout the journey.”Chong, a full-time property agent, had been doing private-hire vehicle gigs in the past year at that time.But he could sense that his distressed passenger, who was her early '30s, would not be able to “handle it” on her own.“I could have minded my own business, but it’s not something I would do. If I can help, I should,” said Chong.Using details from the video call, the pair found a woman perched on the parapet on the 14th floor at a flat in Bidadari.While the passenger tried to talk her friend down, Chong reached through a gap in the wall and grabbed her arms to prevent a fall.“I cannot remember how long it was, it felt like forever,” he added.“The police came quite fast, but my arms were quite numb and there were bruises from rubbing against the railing.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the national water agency PUB have completed repair and safety assessments of the affected road sections along Tanjong Katong Road South, as well as the surrounding roads. In a Facebook post uploaded by LTA on Friday (July 1), it stated in a joint statement with PUB, that the checks were conducted in consultation with the Building and Construction Authority, confirming that the roads are now safe for use.«Road reinstatement works are ongoing, and the roads will reopen progressively,» it said. «Tanjong Katong Road South, from East Coast Parkway (ECP) to Mountbatten Road, will open to traffic on Saturday afternoon from 12pm, while the opposite direction, from Mountbatten Road to ECP, will open on Monday morning from 5am.»

What was meant to be a typical dinner turned into a nightmare after a man discovered maggots in his soup while dining at a claypot restaurant in Hougang on Wednesday (July 30).Speaking to AsiaOne, Leon Wee, said he was having dinner with his girlfriend at around 9pm when he encountered the «extra ingredient» in his dish.«It was so gross. There were so many of it inside the soup,» said the 29-year-old interior designer. Wee explained that he did not finish the chicken herbal soup but instead filtered it, only to discover about 15 to 20 larvae in the broth.According to Wee, the restaurant is located at Hougang Green Shopping Mall.He added that while he had visited the eatery a couple of times before, this was the first time he had experienced something like this. After spotting the maggots, Wee approached a waitress to provide feedback about the meal, but was only given an apology and an offer to offset the cost.«They ignored it at first and didn't even check if I was alright, only offering to waive my dish which costs about $6 to $9,» he said. 

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The U.S. administration eased its proposed tariffs on trade with several African countries, but charges of up to 30% will kick in on imports from four countries in the coming days.

A powerful earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s coast on the morning of July 30, it became the strongest earthquake to hit the region since 1952

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol noted that without the US president’s intervention, Cambodia and Thailand would likely not have forged a deal to end border hostilities

Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Ralf Bosshard noted that «the EU and NATO are now doing everything possible to prevent a ceasefire, even if it means the complete defeat of their partner and de facto ally»

On August 1st, the heads of the Russian and US space agencies held the first meeting in eight years

Russian gas exports to Europe in this direction rose to 1.59 bcm

[allAfrica] Barcelona is set to feature «DR Congo - Heart of Africa» on the back of their training shirts from next season, following a $50 million four-year partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

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[allAfrica] Sexual violence has reached devastating levels in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with nearly 40,000 women treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 2024 alone.

The Supreme Court considered closing the criminal defamation case against Shashi Tharoor over his «scorpion on a Shivling» remark about Narendra Modi. While Tharoor sought adjournment, the complainant wanted a hearing, but the bench suggested dismissing the case, emphasizing tolerance among political figures. The court eventually scheduled the matter for another day, maintaining a previous order that had suspended proceedings.

The Election Commission of India has declared that the election for the Vice President of India is scheduled for September 9, 2025. As per the ECI's released schedule, the deadline for submitting nominations is August 21. The counting of votes will occur on the same day as the election, September 9.

Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of «vote theft,» claiming to possess irrefutable evidence. He alleges the EC is working for the BJP to manipulate votes, citing suspicions from past elections in Madhya Pradesh, Lok Sabha, and Maharashtra. Gandhi warned of exposing this alleged misconduct, deeming it treasonous and promising accountability for those involved.

Shashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi's agreement with Donald Trump's assessment of the Indian economy. While Rahul Gandhi claimed PM Modi had «killed» the economy, Tharoor stated that this was not the case. Trump had suggested India and Russia could «take their dead economies down together,» a statement Rahul Gandhi supported.

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan opposes the term «saffron terror,» associating saffron with revered figures and symbols. This statement follows the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case due to lack of evidence. Chavan also countered Amit Shah's claim about Hindus and terrorism, reminding him of Nathuram Godse.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni warned Friday that escalating federal military operations in the southern Gedo region are endangering Somalia’s stability and could spark a broader breakdown of national cohesion.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Banadir Regional Administration has committed $200,000 in emergency aid to support communities in Somalia’s Awdal region, where a prolonged drought has triggered a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Indian economist Gurcharan Das told RT that Washington’s latest move against New Delhi could be a “negotiating tactic”c Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Western nations of ignoring “borderline savagery” in Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi has numerous alternate oil suppliers, but still chooses Moscow, US Secretary of State Rubio has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Police Force Commissioner Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi chaired a high-level security meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday, outlining a renewed commitment to combat insurgent threats and implement the country’s newly adopted security development plan.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government has reportedly taken full control of Balad Hawo district in the Gedo region following several days of intense clashes with forces loyal to the Jubbaland regional administration.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given the Tea Association of Malawi Limited (TAML) K5 million towards its annual conference, scheduled for July 31 to August 1, 2025 in Salima. Speaking during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony in Blantyre on Tuesday, NBM plc Mobile and E-Money Services Manager, Enala Chirwa, said this year’s conference, which falls […] The post NBM plc supports Tea Association conference with K5 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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A red e-vapouriser disposal bin in Bedok was more than half-filled by July 29 — just four days after the Bin The Vape initiative was launched.This was announced by MP for East Coast GRC Tan Kiat How in an Instagram post on July 31.«I'm heartened that many have stepped forth to voluntarily dispose of their e-vaporisers,» he wrote.The bin, which is located in Heartbeat@Bedok, has been safely emptied by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), according to Tan.«I encourage those who have not done so to come forward to bin your e-vapourisers during this campaign period and take the first step towards a better health,» he wrote.Tan is also the Senior Minister of State for Health. Campaign began amidst concerns about etomidateOn July 25, the Ministry of Health, HSA and People's Association launched the Bin The Vape campaign, encouraging vape users to kick the habit and safely dispose their devices in designated bins set up at 24 locations island-wide.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day message will be delivered on Aug 8 (Friday), the eve of National Day. PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, will deliver his message in English. This is his second National Day message since he took over as Singapore's fourth prime minister on May 15, 2024. His message will be broadcast at 6.40pm on CNA and radio station CNA938. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will deliver the message in Mandarin, and it will be broadcast on Mediacorp's Channel 8 and radio station Capital 95.8FM at 8.40pm.Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim will deliver the message in Malay. This will be broadcast at 8.30pm on Mediacorp's Suria. Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash will deliver the message in Tamil. This will be broadcast at 9pm on Mediacorp's Vasantham and radio statio Oli 96.8FM.