SINGAPORE — The Italian swimmers who were arrested for shoplifting at Changi Airport have been banned from re-entering Singapore, the Singapore Police Force said on Sept 4.In response to media queries, the police confirmed earlier reports that two female Italian nationals, aged 20 and 22, were arrested on Aug 14 for shoplifting.As part of the standard procedures for cases involving foreigners arrested in Singapore, the police said they had informed the Embassy of Italy in Singapore of the case to provide consular assistance.After considering the facts and circumstances of the case, and in consultation with Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers, the police said they issued the two women a 12-month conditional warning.In this period, the pair — Benedetta Pilato and Chiara Tarantino — are not to commit any other offences.Both have since left Singapore and will be banned from re-entering, added the police.Italian media had reported on Aug 29 about the alleged offence involving the pair, who were part of the Italian contingent that had competed at the July 11 to Aug 3 World Aquatics Championships here.

After their multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) were impounded by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), numerous travel agencies in Johor Baru have stepped forward to say that they are facing bankruptcy, reported The Star on Aug 24.Some of these MPV owners reportedly said that their vehicles are still stuck in Singapore, even though they have already paid the fines for ferrying passengers from Johor Baru to Singapore without proper permits. The vehicles reportedly cost between RM250,000 ($76,470) and RM500,000. Some Malaysian vehicle owners have also attempted to go to courts in Singapore to reclaim their assets but have not had any success, The Star reported.«After 11 months in court, the judge told us the car is officially seized with no further appeal. No documents were issued, leaving us unable to audit our accounts properly,» tour operator Cheries Chia said.Tour company Muhammad Siddiq Kunyu shared with The Star that three of his MPVs were seized in Singapore this year.He had hired a lawyer in Singapore to pursue the matter, but there has been no updates.

SINGAPORE - Multi-coloured lights flash for several seconds as Singpass scans users' faces before the authentication tool lets them bank or transact online.This feature activates randomly or when cyber intrusion is suspected, drawing on the intelligence gathered by an elusive anti-fraud team at the Government Technology Agency (GovTech).Facial verification protects citizens' online accounts by matching their faces with government records in real time. It deters remote online activities on users' accounts, including malware infections, without their knowledge.The heightened checks have come on the heels of a spate of phishing scams in 2021 and 2022 targeting OCBC customers, who lost a total of about $13.7 million.The incident, and the discovery that scammers had also targeted Singpass accounts, prompted GovTech to set up its anti-fraud team in 2022.

The plan to target pregnant and breastfeeding mothers will be administered through PEPFAR. Critics said it appeared to sidestep LGBTQ+ people.

Former president Joe Biden underwent a procedure that involves cutting away layers of skin until there are no longer signs of cancer, his spokesperson said.

Après une semaine de mouvement, c'est le statu quo. Ce jeudi 4 septembre, une quarantaine de marins de la flottille administrative ont investi le hall de l'Assemblée de Polynésie. De son côté, Maupiti a pris les devants pour éviter le black-out sur son île.

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Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday, though it is unclear if he can permanently change the agency’s title without legislation from Congress.

The three-judge panel agreed to maintain an existing pause on a lower court order.

Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday, though it is unclear if he can permanently change the agency’s title without legislation from Congress.

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Heavy rains, floods, and landslides have caused widespread devastation across Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the central government to dispatch an inter-ministerial team to assess the damage. Landslides injured five at a power project in Kishtwar, while breaches in the Jhelum River's embankment led to flooding in Kashmir.

India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to 1.9 in 2023, below the replacement level of 2.1, while rural India's TFR reached the replacement rate for the first time. Bihar recorded the highest TFR at 2.8, and Delhi had the lowest at 1.2. The Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) for India is estimated at 0.

The Supreme Court is set to investigate the alleged environmental violations in Himalayan development projects, suspected of causing recent devastating floods and landslides. The court issued notices to multiple government bodies and states, expressing concern over illegal deforestation. The PIL seeks an SIT to determine the causes of these disasters and suggest protective measures for the Himalayan ecology.

PM Modi engaged with EU leaders, emphasizing trade, technology, and defense cooperation, pushing for a swift conclusion to the India-EU FTA negotiations by year-end. EU leaders echoed this commitment, planning a joint strategic agenda for the 2026 summit. Discussions also covered the Ukraine conflict, with the EU urging India to leverage its influence for peaceful resolution and stability.

L’Union européenne a annoncé vouloir doubler ses financements à destination des 13 pays et territoires d’Outre-mer, dont la Polynésie française. Une enveloppe de 119 milliards de Fcfp est prévue pour la période 2028-2034, contre près de 60 milliards actuellement.

Ce jeudi 4 septembre, la cour d'appel a condamné Cyril Tetuanui, maire de Tumara'a, à deux ans de prison avec sursis, deux ans d’inéligibilité et 1 500 000 Fcfp d’amende.

The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) is reporting that approval has been granted for the Negril Post Office to be temporarily relocated to the Negril Marine Park facility on Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland. The...

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia introduced a new tax law at its annual tax forum this week, a reform officials say will modernize revenue collection and reduce the country’s reliance on foreign aid.

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Decision by Myanmar’s most powerful armed group to withdraw support for resistance forces could reshape the country’s civil war.  

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Pentagon approves use of Chicago-area Navy base for ICE operations. Defense officials have said the installation could be used by military forces who are called to assist.

The decision, affecting hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. military aid, has alarmed NATO allies and upset U.S. lawmakers who strongly back the alliance.

The Irish comedy writer, 57, is on trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.