Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that the attacks demonstrated the Kiev regime's disregard for the basic principles of nuclear safety

Anna Paulina Luna highlighted that the media were trying to destroy the Donald Trump administration’s peace efforts

The bridge was temporarily closed for traffic

The US president noted that he could not blame Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for retaliatory strikes on Iran

The Russian servicemen uncovered and destroyed 38 UAV control posts over the past 24 hours

Singapore is focused on maintaining stability and avoiding a population decline amid falling birth rates, rather than updating its projected population planning figures, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.Speaking at a dialogue with the Singapore Press Club on Monday (June 8), PM Wong was asked if there would be an updated population White Paper with a new population planning parameter, perhaps «set at 10 million». With raised eyebrows, PM Wong replied: «How do we get to 10 million when the TFR (Total Fertility Rate) is so low?» He pointed out that given that Singapore's fertility rate — which reached a new low of 0.87 in 2025 — are not likely to go up.The 10 million population figure was used by opposition parties during the 2020 General Election to falsely suggest that the Government planned to increase Singapore's population by bringing in foreigners.The Government has since said that it has «not proposed, planned nor targeted for Singapore to increase its population to 10 million». 

Does Singapore's workplace culture lead employees to intentionally choose silence to avoid being penalised?The topic is at the centre of an online debate after Crystal Lim-Lange, the chief executive of leadership consultancy firm Forest Wolf, opined that workers are fully aware of the risks that come with speaking up.Lim-Lange, who is also an author, was speaking at Vogue Singapore's inaugural Wellness Day on Saturday (June 6).She later shared a clip of the dialogue session on her social media, where she said most employees «know» they will be penalised if they voice opinions.Lim-Lange explained in her post caption that employees will watch the room to see what happens to the risk-takers who speak.«Singaporeans don't speak up because they're damn smart,» she said in the video, adding that «they know that their workplaces are not safe enough» to do so.Hence, workshops about speaking up in the workplace would not work, she said.She explained that corporate leadership has to put up a mirror to itself first by fixing aspects such as psychological safety, inclusion, learner safety, contributor safety and challenger safety.

ABC Brickworks Market resumed business on Monday (June 8) after a two-month refurbishment, with some stallholders raising prices by up to $1.This popular food centre at Bukit Merah underwent a round of repairs and redecoration works from April 9 to June 7 this year.Among the improvements were new blue tables and chairs, including those designed for wheelchair users, as well as 14 new storage rooms for vendors to store their belongings, reported Lianhe Zaobao.However, the Brickworks Hawker's Association told 8world that some hawkers have increased prices by about 30 cents to a dollar, although most have maintained prices.Against a backdrop of rising food prices and operating costs, stallholders are «working very hard and facing a lot of pressure», said the chairman of the association Lim Kim Hock.Pan Xiuling (transliteration), who runs Hua Ling Wanton Noodles, told reporters that she has been forced to raise prices due to higher ingredient and packaging costs. The price of a bowl of noodles, for example, went up from $4 to $4.50. 

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's alleged state-sponsored propaganda campaign at the United Nations, accusing Islamabad of labeling militant groups as 'Fitna al Hindustan' to deflect blame. New Delhi highlighted Pakistan's internal challenges and military's influence, while also holding it responsible for civilian casualties in Afghanistan due to cross-border military operations.

Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to launch next Monday, but Air India Express has indefinitely postponed its flights, leaving IndiGo and Akasa as the initial operators. IndiGo will be the primary airline at NIA. This comes as Air India Group focuses on cost-cutting and network rationalization, impacting operations at both NIA and Hindon Airport.

West Bengal has rejoined the Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY health insurance scheme, bringing nearly six crore people under its coverage. This move, fulfilling an election promise, marks the state's return after a previous withdrawal. The initiative aims to provide ₹5 lakh annual health cover to eligible families, including workers and senior citizens, facilitating cashless treatment nationwide.

A new experimental diabetes jab, retatrutide, has shown promising Phase-3 trial results, helping type 2 diabetes patients lose up to 15% of body weight and significantly improve blood sugar control. The once-weekly injectable targets three hormone receptors, with the highest dose reducing HbA1c by 1.94 percentage points and body weight by 15.3%.

[The New Humanitarian] Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- «We must learn from the past. During the 2018 epidemic, basic health structures were insufficiently involved.»

[New Times] The Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) is considering the in-situ upgrading model as a practical approach to improving informal settlements on Mount Kigali, Mount Jali and Rebero Hill, prioritising the upgrading of existing neighbourhoods rather than relocating residents.

[RFI] The European Union's crisis management commissioner has called for a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying the need for peace has become even more urgent with the spread of the Ebola outbreak.

Bristol North East's Damien Egan, one of life's worriers, was anxious about 'extremism'. It was, he told the Commons, 'growing at an unprecedented rate'.

Hampshire Police planned to publish a statement implying that the 18-year-old had assaulted killer Vickrum Digwa and his brother, according to reports.

Pioneer generation (PG) seniors who were born before 1949 are set to receive MediSave top-ups of between $300 and $1,200 in mid-July.The top-ups, amounting to over $145 million, was announced by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Tuesday (June 9).MOF added that more than 450,000 PG seniors have benefitted from such top-ups since the launch of the Pioneer Generation Package in 2014.«These annual MediSave top-ups will continue to keep MediShield Life premiums affordable for all pioneers.»Older Pioneers born before or in 1934 will continue to see their MediShield Life premiums fully covered. Younger Pioneers born between 1935 and 1949 will have about two-thirds of their MediShield Life premiums covered," MOF said.Pioneers who receive these top-ups can use it to pay for the premiums for their MediShield Life, CareShield Life, ElderShield and other Medisave-approved insurance plans.It can also be used for medical expenses such as hospitalisation, day surgeries, and selected outpatient treatments.

Jeremy Bamber has spent more than four decades behind bars for the White House Farm murders, but new evidence could prove he was wrongly convicted.

Restoring native place names is not an attack on Canada, but a modest act of truth, healing, and justice after generations of erasure Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has denied entry to a Somali referee and subjected the Senegal team to an extensive search upon arrival for the FIFA World Cup Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia should re-evaluate its policies toward Armenia after Sunday’s election, Moscow-based analyst Fyodor Lukyanov told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

The International Criminal Court has suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to withdraw support for Israel if it resumes a full-blown war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Mercredi 3 juin, au quartier Paraita à Papeete, une fillette de deux ans et demi a été blessée au coude lors d'une interpellation policière. Sa mère, Rahiti, 26 ans, a d'abord vu sa plainte refusée avant qu'elle soit finalement acceptée jeudi, après la publication d'un témoignage sur les réseaux sociaux. Le syndicat Unité SGP FO Police pointe un problème structurel au sein de la DTPN.

A mother, father and nine-year-old boy plunged to their deaths from a luxury high-rise in a suspected murder-suicide after their terminally ill son was discharged from hospital and sent home to die.

The device was discovered by security officials working at Marsham Street in Victoria, London, a large office complex which houses the Home Office and the MHCLG.

Nigel Farage was forced to deny he had a bust-up with the Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey on the set of Question Time after X was flooded with fake AI content.

President Donald Trump boasted on a call with South Carolina voters Monday night that the US will declare 'total victory' over Iran in the next two weeks.

Progressive challenger Nithya Raman will advance to a runoff against incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass.

A 71-year-old man was arrested on the afternoon of June 5 after he was found drunk near Hougang MRT station.He had fallen on a walkway and continued laying on the ground after paramedics arrived to assess his condition, reported Shin Min Daily News.A short clip circulating online shows several police officers escorting the elderly man outside the station.The man had keeled over in half, with his head bowed to the floor. He was unable to stand on both feet and sank to the ground as the officers supported his arms.A member of the public, surnamed Chen, told Shin Min she was passing by the area when she saw the arrest.«He was very agitated and kept cursing,» she claimed.Another eyewitness, surnamed Cai, said he called an ambulance for the elderly man after he collapsed on the ground and sustained scrapes on his arm.He told the Chinese paper that the man remained prone on the floor and could not balance himself when he later stood up.The elderly man's pants also appeared wet, he added.