Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said on Thursday (Feb 26) that he was «heartened» to hear what Singapore's chief Rabbi had to say on the suffering of Palestinians amid the conflict in Gaza.Shanmugam had attended the annual Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG) Iftar event on Monday when Rabbi Mordechai Abergel delivered an emphatic speech on the plight of Palestinians via recorded video as he was overseas.«We cannot remain indifferent to the plight and suffering of many ordinary Palestinians affected by this long and tragic conflict,» Mordechai said.The chief Rabbi added that as part of a global community, Singapore must be vigilant to ensure that emotions stemming from conflicts abroad do not erode the social cohesion at home.The ongoing war in Gaza is an example of such conflict, and those in Singapore must «acknowledge the pain on all sides».

As Singapore rethinks its approaches amid a fast changing international order and domestic landscape, civil servants will be readied to better understand the world, technology and people, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing.Chan, who is also Minister for Defence, was speaking at the Committee of Supply debate for the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday (Feb 26).Responding to questions on how the public service will ensure that it can continue to meet the needs of Singapore and Singaporeans well, the coordinating minister set out three areas which the public service must do well.«Understand the world well; understand our people well; and, understand technology well.»He explained that understanding the world is key to sharpening the public service's clarity on how Singapore and Singaporeans can stay relevant in the new world.«Given how small and open Singapore is, everything is affected by global developments elsewhere — from security to trade, to food and technology access,» said the minister, adding that the public service needs to make «sound decisions».

The second day of search operations for a 13-year-old boy, who was reported missing and is suspected to have drowned in Kallang River on Wednesday (Feb 25), ended with no sign of him.AsiaOne was among members of the media who observed the search operations and spoke to Daniel's (the missing boy) mother, Madam Siti, who has been keeping a vigil at the river, along with her two other sons.Madam Siti told AsiaOne that her husband is in prison and she takes care of the house largely by herself.According to Madam Siti, she didn't know that Daniel was going fishing as he does not have a habit of loitering outside after school and would usually head back to their home in Redhill.

Kate demonstrated her thrifty approach to dressing by re-wearing an Alexander McQueen coat today as she joined William at a community event in Wales.

[Vanguard] Kenya began administering the first dose of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in a Nairobi slum on Thursday.

Industry leaders met to shape digital journalism's future. Discussions focused on making Indian users pay for news. Experts highlighted that subscriptions require more than just content. They emphasized user experience, ease of access, and personalized value. Building trust and offering unique benefits are key to achieving sustainable growth in the digital news landscape.

The DNPA Conclave 2026 in New Delhi convened India's digital media leaders to discuss the future of news, governance, and innovation. Key themes included content economics, building trust, and the enduring value of print principles in the digital age. Experts emphasized credibility, authenticity, and strategic value as crucial for a resilient digital future.

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Soham killer Ian Huntley suffered serious injuries after being assaulted this morning at HMP Frankland in County Durham, a Category A jail for hundreds of murderers, rapists and terrorists.

​The former Duchess of York , 66, fled the UK as she and her ex-husband became increasingly embroiled in the growing scandal which culminated in his arrest last week.

The 2025 Malawi Congress Party parliamentary candidate for Lilongwe City Mtandire–Mtsiriza Constituency, George Zulu, has taken a fresh legal step by challenging the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) decision that declared Alfred Gangata of the Democratic Progressive Party the winner of the parliamentary race. Zulu has now filed a new case in the High Court of […] The post MCP’s George Zulu Challenges MEC Decision Declaring Alfred Gangata Winner, Pushes for Fresh By-Election in Mtandire–Mtsiriza appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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Despite strong political commitments to gender equality at EU and national level, women still remain politically under-represented at all levels of political power. In the European Parliament, as well as in national parliaments, governments and local assemblies, their share most often is under the symbolic 40 % mark. Moreover, after successive electoral cycles in which women's share in representative assemblies had increased, this trend has slowed down or come to a halt. Progress has also been uneven among Member States, with women remaining markedly under-represented in some Member States. Gender-balanced political representation is not only important for women and female politicians but also for political parties themselves and the rest of society. It increases trust in the political system and strengthens economic and political governance. The EU has committed to achieving gender balance in political representation and participation in the EU; however, except for the European elections, its powers in the area remain limited mainly to soft action. It can support the specific actions to be taken by the EU institutions, national governments, political parties, civil society and the media, by issuing recommendations, facilitating the exchange of good practice or funding projects. There is substantial evidence of the obstacles to women's political participation and the means to overcome it. This picture is nevertheless not static, as new challenges emerge, particularly from mounting opposition to gender equality, as well as from digital technologies, most recently artificial intelligence, which can both empower women and discourage them. This updates a March 2024 briefing by Ionel Zamfir. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Malawi Law Society has sharply criticised the conduct of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over its decision to clear officials linked to the controversial planned purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF). In a strongly worded statement, the legal body says the move by Acting ACB Director General Gabriel […] The post Amaryllis Scandal Explodes: Malawi Law Society Rips Into ACB Probe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.