The number of outrage of modesty or molestation cases on Singapore's public transport network rose in the first half of 2025, climbing to 90 from 64 in the same period last year — a 40.6 per cent increase.In their mid-year crime brief for 2025, released on Tuesday (Aug 26), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that the rise in these cases was part of a broader increase in physical crimes reported from January to June this year.Physical crimes rose 5.4 per cent, with 10,341 cases, up from 9,809 in the same period last year.This is the third consecutive year that the total physical crime cases have increased in the first six months of the year.Crimes of concern, according to the SPF, included shop theft, outrage of modesty, voyeurism, and theft in dwelling.Increase in outrage of modesty casesA total of 807 outrage of modesty cases were reported from January to June in 2025, compared to 666 within the same time frame last year, accounting for 7.8 per cent of the total number of physical crime. The culprits were known to the victim in more than half of the cases, said police.

Acres and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are calling for enhanced animal welfare education and stricter legislation against animal cruelty in a joint White Paper released on Tuesday (Aug 26).Amid the increase in animal cruelty cases reported annually, the two non-profit organisations have set out 15 recommendations across four areas of focus to strengthen protections for animal welfare.According to SPCA's Animal Cruelty & Welfare Report, animal cruelty cases hit a 12-year high in 2024, with 961 confirmed incidents, up from 915 in 2023 and 511 in 2022.The White Paper, uploaded to both SPCA and Acres' respective websites, features recommendations «informed by an extensive and comprehensive study of the animal welfare landscape» that were guided by public feedback through various platforms in 2024.Kalai Vanan, CEO of Acres, said: "Progress must go hand in hand with compassion, and this responsibility lies with all of us — from government agencies to NGOs, and every member of the community.”

FairPrice has clarified that a supposed worm found in a piece of salmon, which a woman had purchased from its Bedok North outlet, is actually fish connective tissue.In a statement on Tuesday (Aug 26) to AsiaOne, FairPrice Group said it had thoroughly investigated the case involving a packet of salmon with bones sold at its FairPrice Bedok North Block 212 store.«Evaluation of the customer's remaining salmon sample and analysis of the customer’s photographs by an aquamedicine professional and parasitologist confirmed that the object found was not a parasitic worm, but natural connective tissue,» said a FairPrice Group spokesperson.Fish connective tissue is made up of thin layers of collagen and can appear as shiny, white membranes and strands, according to sources online.

Russian specialists have modernized the Baku–Boyuk-Kasik line with new digital automation systems Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has claimed digital services taxes give China’s tech companies a free pass Read Full Article at RT.com

The Zelensky regime’s attacks on a key pipeline are hurting an EU member – and he chooses to add insult to injury Read Full Article at RT.com

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges world support as Cox’s Bazar struggles with 1.3 million Rohingya refugees.

By taking back full control of the Phayaung Taung area from the harried People’s Defense Forces, the junta has reclaimed another strategic position in Mandalay.

A Rohingya community leader says the AA has made considerable progress in healing communal tensions with the Buddhist population.

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Burkina Faso has ordered the Target Malaria to halt activities and destroy all genetically modified mosquitoes Read Full Article at RT.com

German envoy Georg Enzweiler criticized the US imposition of tariffs on various countries, deeming them «obstacles to free trade.» He advocated for minimizing tariffs to promote open commerce.

Nikki Bhati's father is demanding the demolition of her in-laws' house after she was allegedly murdered for dowry in Greater Noida. He accuses the family of relentless harassment and obstructing her business aspirations, alleging his daughter was set ablaze after dowry demands went unmet. Police have arrested the husband and in-laws, while the NCW condemns the killing.

President Donald Trump has said he would like the US to obtain ownership of the land where its military bases are located in South Korea Read Full Article at RT.com

Amar Preet Singh took to the skies a month ahead of the Russian-designed fighter’s retirement Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU candidate nation is said to be at a crossroads between two versions of democracy as it approaches parliament elections Read Full Article at RT.com

[New Times] One of Rwanda's most pressing agricultural challenges has been post-harvest losses, which stood at nearly 14 per cent in 2023.

[New Times] Fitnesspoint's Kimihurura branch has expanded by taking over the upstairs space formerly occupied by Kimi's Bar. This provides more room for functional training, CrossFit, martial arts, and swimming, and eliminates the discomfort previously experienced by aerobics and swimming clients due to the bar's presence.

[RFI] Prosecutors in a military court in Democratic Republic of Congo have requested the death penalty for former leader Joseph Kabila who is on trial in absentia on charges including treason over alleged support for Rwanda-backed M23 armed group. Kabila's party, the Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), called it «a sham trial that comes as no surprise.»

An England star went incognito at Notting Hill Carnival on Monday afternoon as he donned an elaborate disguise.

A popular diet reduced dementia risk, with the most dramatic protective effect seen in individuals with the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease.

[allAfrica] Since 1986, when Rosemary Shenda Masanja first felt her eyelashes painfully scraping her eyes, she suffered in silence and pushed through her pain out of necessity. Masanja recalls first noticing the problem as a young girl living in the rural coastal village of Fukayosi in Bagamoyo District, Tanzania.

Le paysage politique gabonais vit une transformation majeure sous la Vè République. Entre alliances inattendues et innovations électorales, le pays semble entrer dans une nouvelle ère démocratique. Une présidentielle rapide et surprenante La récente élection présidentielle a déjà marqué les esprits par sa rapidité et l'annonce quasi instantanée des résultats. Cette dynamique inaugurale semble se prolonger dans le processus législatif, annonçant une « phase 2 » d'innovations (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Annoncée le 30 mai dernier, l'interdiction des importations de poulets de chair sera effective le 1er janvier 2027. Dans la droite ligne de la matérialisation de cette mesure, le gouvernement gabonais organise du 25 au 26 août 2025 un forum national de concertation sur la mise en œuvre de cette mesure et le renforcement de la filière avicole gabonaise. Les travaux de cette rencontre ont été lancés par le Vice -Président du Gouvernement, Alexandre Barro Chambrier en présence des acteurs (...) - COMMERCE & INDUSTRIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Justine Judith Lekogo est une jeune citoyenne gabonaise qui a su s'imposer par la force de ses actions sociales et citoyennes, d'abord dans le deuxième arrondissement de Franceville, puis bien au-delà. Très tôt, alors qu'elle n'était encore qu'étudiante et même simple stagiaire, elle se distinguait déjà par une sensibilité sociale aiguisée et une volonté affirmée de contribuer au bien-être des autres. Elle refusait l'indifférence face aux difficultés de sa communauté et s'efforçait, à (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Malawi’s political parties are once again playing monkey business with democracy. With just weeks to the September 16 General Election, not a single party has declared the source of its campaign funds—a clear violation of the Political Parties Act (2018), which compels them to disclose any donation above K1 million. Registrar of Political Parties, Kizito […] The post SHOCKING! No Single Political Party Has Declared Its Source of Campaign Funds Till Now appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sometimes a lie repeated becomes the truth; and the truth hidden becomes a lie. DPP followers must look in the mirror and ask: where is the lie? Let’s talk numbers, not emotions. The DPP’s backbone has always been the Lhomwe belt: Phalombe, Thyolo, and Mulanje. This is home turf—Apapa ndi pa home penipeni. But even […] The post ANALYSIS | Where is the Lie? DPP Must Face the Hard Math of 2025 As Its Lhomwe Belt Has Cracked Cause of Nankhumwa, Kabambe and Usi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s agriculture sector is set for a major breakthrough with the official launch of Eagle Nano Urea Liquid Fertilizer, a cutting-edge innovation that promises to transform crop yields while reducing farming costs. The product will be launched on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre, with the ceremony to be […] The post BREAKTHROUGH! Malawi Launches Eagle Nano Urea Fertilizer to Boost Agricultural Productivity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When I ask critics to show me a single country where the cost of living has not skyrocketed since COVID-19, they go silent. Yet, when it comes to Malawi, many are quick to tear the MCP government apart as though we live in isolation from the global economy. Let’s be clear: yes, prices have risen […] The post COUNSEL SILVESTER AYUBA JAMES | Soaring Prices: Let’s Be Honest, This Is Not Just Malawi’s Problem appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Trade and Industry, Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba, has once again proven his shrewdness and charisma on the global stage, turning the 60th Edition of the Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM) into a strategic platform for Malawi’s economic diplomacy. Speaking at the official opening on Monday, August 25, 2025, Mumba emphasized that Malawi’s participation is […] The post Mumba’s Charm and Strategy Shine at Maputo International Trade Fair appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NAIROBI, Kenya -- For the first time, Britain's government has agreed to pay out millions in pounds to Kenyans to settle a civil lawsuit after its military forces had their legal immunity in Kenya lifted.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has arrived in Yinchuan, China, to attend the 7th China-Arab States Expo, scheduled from August 28 to 31, 2025.

Baidoa (HOL) — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Ambassador James Swan, met Monday with South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ and members of his administration to discuss key state and national issues, including security, election preparations, and humanitarian needs.

General Anil Chauhan emphasized India's commitment to peace while asserting the necessity of military preparedness, stating that peace without power is unattainable. He highlighted the blurring lines between war and peace, the importance of population resilience, and the evolving metrics of victory in modern conflicts.