The most enjoyable thing about appearing on BBC's Question Time? It's after the recording of the show when panel members sit down with QT host Fiona Bruce to enjoy supper over a glass of wine or two.

The list features 19 backbone settlements, which play a role in ensuring the country's defense and security, Alexey Chekunkov said

The total investment under these projects is more than 45 billion rubles, the region's Governor Artur Parfenchikov said

According to Yury Trutnev, 29% of planned measures are aimed at improving housing conditions, upgrade of housing infrastructures and landscaping

Two men were charged on Tuesday (Oct 28) when their alleged high speed race on the Central Expressway caused the death of a motorcyclist.Cassidy Tan Tung Hwee, 33, and Rayson Loo Sian Hao, 35, were charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder.According to court documents, the men were racing and overtaking each other along the Central Expressway towards Seletar Expressway on Jan 14 last year at about 2am.Tan allegedly drove at up to 192kmh, while Loo drove at 170kmh — far exceeding the speed limit of 90kmh for that stretch of road.Tan swerved from lane four to lane two and collided with Mohammad Oszaimi Osman’s motorcycle, causing him to be flung onto the road.Loo then allegedly killed the 31-year-old by running over him.In a statement on Monday (Oct 27), the police said that both men were arrested and their licences were immediately suspended.If convicted, the men may be jailed up to 15 years, fined or caned, or a combination of these penalties.Their cases will be heard again on Dec 2.

Political dialogue between Russia and Indonesia is a major component of interstate relations, Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergey Tolchenov said

The liberation of Seversk located on a hill will allow Russian fighters to take control of neighboring Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, and Krasny Liman, Vitaly Kiselev added

Private investors, company representatives, and regulators will participate in the event

According to Belarus’ Foreign Ministry, the forum will bring together delegates from more than 40 countries and seven international bodies

Activities on NSR are growing, Alexey Likhachev said

U.S. Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Kenya next month after going to a summit in South Africa, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday.

The government has confirmed ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure the release and safe return of Kenyans caught up in Russia’s military operations. The latest development comes amid growing concern about Kenyans being duped into joining the Russia-Ukraine conflict under false pretences.

Kigali (HOL) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, signed on Monday in Kigali a General Cooperation Agreement (GCA) with his Rwandan counterpart, Amb. Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda.

The two South Asian nations, which fought a war in 1971, are drawing closer following a change of government in Dhaka in August 2024 Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has pledged sweeping support for Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi Read Full Article at RT.com

Le Centre Hospitalier de la Polynésie française a publié ce lundi un communiqué pour répondre aux vidéos diffusées samedi 25 octobre sur les réseaux sociaux par un membre de la Fédération Citoyenne Polynésienne de Lutte contre la Drogue et la Toxicomanie, critiquant le fonctionnement des urgences dans la prise en charge des personnes souffrant d’addiction, notamment à l’ICE.

A 37-year-old man will be charged in court on Tuesday (Oct 28) after he allegedly became hostile and aggressive towards police officers, swinging a karambit knife at one of them on Oct 27. A karambit knife has a short curved blade with a finger grip. In a statement on Oct 27, the police said officers were patrolling the vicinity of Block 12 Bedok South Avenue 2 at about 2.30am when they spotted a car parked at the passenger drop-off point of the block.The male driver became hostile and aggressive when officers made a check on him.He also swung a karambit knife at one of the officers before holding it against his own neck.Despite police officers' repeated warnings to drop the weapon, the man refused to comply.«In order to de-escalate and contain the situation, the officers deployed a Taser to stop the man, who was then placed under arrest,» police said, adding that they take a serious view against persons who obstruct public servants from carrying out their duties, and do not tolerate acts of violence towards public servants who are carrying out their duties.

A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after he was caught standing in the middle of a road in Yishun on Sunday (Oct 26).In a video posted to the Facebook group SG Road Vigilante on Oct 26, a man dressed in a black shirt can be seen standing in the middle of the road as several cars slow down to avoid him.The man appears to use hand signals to beckon drivers toward him before walking away and swinging his arm dismissively. A passerby standing by the roadside can also be heard shouting and urging the man to leave the road, according to a report by 8world.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, police said they received a call for assistance along Yishun Avenue 2 at about 1.20pm.A 53-year-old man was subsequently apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008, said the police. No injuries were reported.[[nid:722630]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

Immigrants are necessary and welcomed in Singapore but need to be cognisant of the norms that govern society locally, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday (Oct 27).Speaking at Chatham House in London during a working trip to the UK, SM Lee was asked a question about the immigration policy in Singapore and how the Government is able to mitigate associated risks while doing it in a non-discriminatory manner.He spoke about 'How Singapore is surviving and thriving between China and the United States' at the dialogue. «It is not an easy balance to strike,» he said, adding that there will always be trade-offs.Immigrants are key to Singapore's workforce and are «desperately-needed people to man our whole system», said SM Lee, adding that they make up one-third of the workforce, in jobs ranging from CEOs of banks and MNCs to construction workers.With such a large proportion of the population comprising foreigners, there are bound to be security risks, for instance espionage and disinformation, and even social issues that may arise, he pointed out.

The West is seeking to break up Russia along ethnic lines, former Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu says Read Full Article at RT.com

The US and Japan have signed a deal on the supply of rare-earth and critical minerals Read Full Article at RT.com

A special session is the first step in what could be a months-long race to change Virginia’s congressional map before next year’s midterms. The nationwide effort spreads to Indiana.

Trump met with new Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi, who heralded the start of a “new golden age” in the bilateral relationship following tricky trade talks.

«Previous business models will likely no longer work, and it is necessary to develop new models of interaction,» Robert Agee noted

«The combat experience is taken into account not only in combat missions but also in cadet training,» Russian army aviation chief Colonel Yury Borisikov said