US President Donald Trump said he stopped seven wars, including one between India and Pakistan that he claimed was just two weeks away from becoming a nuclear conflict, adding he was «very proud» of preventing it.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked PM Narendra Modi for Independence Day greetings, appreciating India's support for peace and dialogue. He said India's role is crucial in ending the war with dignity and lasting peace, adding that stronger diplomacy ensures security in Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and beyond.

Ahead of their retirement after six decades of service, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and other IAF officers flew MiG-21 sorties as a final farewell. ACM Singh praised the aircraft's agility but acknowledged its outdated technology and maintenance challenges. The formal farewell for the MiG-21s will be held in Chandigarh on Sept 26.

A duo found themselves in a difficult spot when the car they were driving suddenly broke down in Pasir Ris.Migrant workers from the construction site nearby noticed their situation and stepped in to quite literally lend a helping hand.TikTok user Celestecysl expressed her thanks to the workers in a video last Sunday (Aug 24), writing that they had offered to help push the vehicle to the front of the road.In the clip, at least five foreign workers are seen collectively pushing a grey car from behind. It cuts to show a group of workers carrying traffic cones to place them behind the stalled vehicle.«So heartwarming to receive so much help,» the in-video text read.A worker is pictured standing beside the cones, holding a stop-go sign in one hand and a traffic baton in the other.«[They] helped us direct traffic for an hour, until our tow truck came,» Celeste wrote.According to AsiaOne's checks, the incident is believed to have occurred near Pasir Ris Drive 8, with part of the Coco Palms condominium visible in the background of the video.[embed]https://www.tiktok.com/@celestecysl/video/7541778542787382535[/embed]

A large majority of people in the region are aware of Singapore's laws against serious crimes, with most believing that these strict laws have helped deter criminal activity.In a report released on Monday (Aug 25), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it conducted an online survey in 2024 to better understand how people in the region perceived Singapore's crime situation and legal system. The survey gathered responses from 12,000 individuals aged 20 to 64 across six regional cities.These cities were selected based on the significant number of visitors they have contributed to Singapore in recent years.According to MHA, findings revealed that 82.3 per cent of respondents felt safe when travelling in Singapore, while 87.3 per cent said they trusted Singapore's law enforcement officers to keep them safe during their visit.

A 34-year-old Singaporean man has been charged with hacking into multiple e-commerce accounts to make fraudulent online purchases.He was arrested on Monday (Aug 25) after being deported from Thailand.Ong Jian Zhen was initially charged with cheating in October 2021 and skipped bail, failing to attend subsequent court hearings. A warrant of arrest was issued against him in September 2022 as a result.The police had received multiple reports of NTUC FairPrice and Zalora customer accounts being compromised between July and November 2022, they said in a media release on Monday.The compromised accounts were used to make fraudulent purchases amounting to at least $25,000. Ong had allegedly worked with at least six other individuals to do this, the police added.The Singapore Police Force (SPF) worked with its foreign law enforcement counterparts to trace Ong's whereabouts. He was eventually arrested by Thai authorities in October 2022 and jailed for drug-related and immigration offences.

SINGAPORE — In Singapore's first ever conviction linked to Kpods, a man was sentenced to 16 months' jail and a fine of $400 on Aug 26 after he produced the etomidate-laced pods for sale to e-vaporiser users.In December 2024, Mohammed Akil Abdul Rahim, 41 was caught in his Yishun flat with 26.4g of a white powder that contained enough etomidate to produce over 70 Kpods.The Singaporean had pleaded guilty on Aug 13 to multiple charges, and most of them involved vaping-related products. He also admitted that he had made a false statement to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).On Aug 26, Deputy Principal District Judge Ong Chin Rhu said that deterrence is paramount in offences linked to etomidate.She stressed that the potentially devastating effects of etomidate abuse is apparent, and the substance had been detected in multiple unnatural death cases, including a fatal traffic accident.

Un temps redouté, l’hôpital du Taaone n’a pas eu à activer son plan blanc aujourd’hui…ce plan d’urgence en cas de saturation des services consiste à annuler les opérations non urgentes et à rappeler le personnel en congés. La situation de la santé publique reste tendue et inquiète les représentants politiques.

In an unexpected development, his former bandmates in The Police, Andy Summers, 82, and Stewart Copeland, 73, are suing him for millions amid a lengthy dispute over unpaid royalties.

The singer had previously appeared in an ITV2 reality show alongside his then-spouse, which at the time was watched by millions as it followed the couple and their family's life in the spotlight.

Nigel Farage will today challenge Keir Starmer to ditch his support for foreign courts as he sets out plans for the mass deportation of illegal migrants.

The Jewish teenager was apparently fired at from a car passing by in the East Cliff area of the popular seaside resort on Saturday. The boy is said to be well except for some swelling on his forehead.

The pub in Bristol has taken its reputation to a whole new level, having been named among the most exclusive restaurants in the whole world.

The result of the Trump administration’s weaponization of mortgage filings, experts say, is an escalation in the way his officials seek to penalize, remove or even jail adversaries.

Trump moves to fire a Federal Reserve governor he has accused of mortgage fraud.

The president said Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) told him at last year’s Army-Navy football game that he was “the greatest president” of his lifetime. Moore said, “That conversation never happened.”

Culture Minister Olivia Grange is reporting that she today received the Certificate of Inscription classifying Port Royal as a World Heritage Site. The Certificate of Inscription was presented to Grange by the Regional Director and...

Southwest Airlines will soon require travellers who can’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new rule goes into effect January 27, the same day...

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Juliette formed Monday in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles from Mexico’s Baja California peninsula as Tropical Storm Fernand churned in the Atlantic Ocean. No coastal watches or warnings were in effect for either...

The US is no longer directly funding Kiev and will instead be profiting from arms sales via its NATO partners, President Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine cannot force its way into the European Union with extortion, bombings, and threats, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Mataiva, petit garçon de 5 ans a dû quitter la Polynésie avec sa maman Teura pour se faire opérer d'une tumeur au cerveau. La maman et son fils ont dû faire face aux difficultés administratives sur place.

The flight, bound for Agadir, Morocco, took off just after 9am on the morning of August 25, however was forced to divert and land back into Manchester Airport just over an hour later.

The Croft Hill police in Clarendon are investigating the suspected drowning of a man in a river on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Ashman Adams, a driver of Ballads Valley, Junction, St Elizabeth. The police report that...

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) says its proposal to raise the personal income tax threshold to $3.5 million can be funded through “organic revenue growth” and existing pockets in the budget. At the same time, Opposition spokesman...

The police have released the identity of the man who was fatally shot by a licensed firearm holder during a foiled robbery at a Western Union in Hope Bay, Portland, early Monday morning. He has been identified as 23-year-old Orlando Beverly of...

A 71-year-old Bellas Gate, Old Harbour in St Catherine man has been charged by the police in Portmore after allegedly being held with a quantity of ganja. Austin McCalla, otherwise called ‘Bigga Man’, is charged with possession of ganja and...

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being reminded to adhere to the law, which requires them to submit annual reports to the Custos of the parish in which they have been commissioned. According to Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, the Justices of the...