SINGAPORE — National sports agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) has dismissed allegations against former national table tennis player Feng Tianwei over «claims of misappropriation of public funds» by an individual claiming to be her former physical trainer. A person purporting to be Zhou Xiang recently levelled numerous accusations at the Olympic medallist via a dossier containing over 100 pages. The printed documents were sent to The Straits Times two weeks ago, and an anonymous e-mail carrying similar content was also sent to SportSG, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and the media on Nov 10. The dispute involving the individual claiming to be Zhou and Feng, who retired in 2022 and is now an assistant director at SportSG and principal of the ActiveSG Table Tennis Academy, is allegedly financial in nature, among other matters. Responding to ST's queries, a SportSG spokesman said on Nov 19: "SportSG is aware of recent allegations stemming from a personal arrangement between retired paddler Feng Tianwei and her former personal fitness coach.

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Jamaica has welcomed over one million cruise passengers this year, contributing more than US$200 million to the local economy. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett made the disclosure while addressing the second annual Regal Awards at Sandals Ochi...

A remarkable life of service, resilience, and dedication to Jamaica’s development comes alive in The Lion of King Street – Sameer Younis: A Portrait of Service, the highly anticipated memoir of the late Jamaican businessman and visionary, Sameer...

“Colonel was not just a natural leader; she was a force of nature. Her passion for advancing sports, education, social development, and cultural heritage resonated deeply within our community and beyond. She championed these causes tirelessly,...

ON JULY 1, 1870, the Jamaican Government opened a home specifically for elderly women, but eventually it opened its doors to destitute and crippled old men, and children. It came to be called the Eventide Home for the Aged. One hundred and ten...

WESTERN BUREAU: Unhappy with the poor state of their roads, residents in several St James communities brought traffic to a standstill on Tuesday morning, mounting blockades to draw attention to their plight. Police and fire personnel were kept busy...

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday issued a statement congratulating Somaliland’s new president-elect, Abdirahman Mohammed Abdullahi.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu Mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale Madaale met with Somalia’s interim parliamentary committee on electoral laws to discuss advancing the electoral process and ensuring fair elections in the capital.

Kismayo (HOL) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and ex-Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire have congratulated the newly formed 3rd Jubbaland Parliament, whose selection concluded in Kismayo this week.

Liam Payne's funeral will take place today, with all four of his former One Direction bandmates expected to pay their respects at the ceremony in the Home Counties.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar confirmed that the voice in the leaked audio clips accusing his sister, Supriya Sule, of using Bitcoin for illegal campaign funding belongs to her. He stated that while he recognizes her voice, an inquiry will be conducted to uncover the truth.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guyana for the first time in 56 years, marking a historic visit to strengthen ties between the two nations. Warmly welcomed by Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Modi will address Guyana's parliament, participate in the India-CARICOM summit, and explore opportunities in sectors like hydrocarbons and defense to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Supriya Sule, NCP-SCP MP, refuted allegations of using bitcoin for funding the Maharashtra Assembly elections, calling them «lies and fake.» She filed complaints with cybercrime and for criminal defamation against BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi. Sule expressed readiness to address the accusations publicly.

Voting is underway in 15 assembly constituencies across four Indian states: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. These bypolls, while significant, won't alter the legislative assemblies' composition. The outcomes hold particular interest as they present the first electoral test for both the INDIA bloc and the NDA since the Lok Sabha elections. Results are anticipated on November 23.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau briefly interacted at the G20 Summit in Brazil amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Seychelles has begun updating its National Implementation (NIP) Plan to effectively target Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and stay aligned with the Stockholm Convention. A workshop was held at the Savoy Resort and Spa hotel on Tuesday to receive the input of not only government officials but also those from civil society, academia and the industry. POPs are compounds that are difficult to destroy, keeping their chemical makeup over long periods that have been linked to a number of health problems in humans. The Stockholm Convention, to which Seychelles is a signatory, calls for governments to take measures to reduce or eliminate the release of POPs into the environment. In her address to officially open the workshop, the director of the Division for Waste, Enforcement and Permit Division, Nanette Laure, said that Seychelles signing the Stockholm Convention represents its collective commitment to safeguarding human health and the environment from the adverse effects of POPs. She said that with the «Seychelles' unique biodiversity and reliance on marine and terrestrial resources, the effective management of such substances is not just an obligation but most importantly it is a necessity.» The participants reviewed the objectives and framework of the Stockholm Convention and its implications for Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean. The aim of updating the NIP is to take into account the latest scientific knowledge, technological advancements and most importantly newly listed POPs which in turn Laure said would ensure a comprehensive approach to addressing those polluants. Participants also had the chance to identify challenges, opportunities and priority actions for the updated plan as well as assess progress and achievements made in the existing NIP. Seychelles developed its first NIP in 2007 - where it identified 12 pesticidal POPs that should be eliminated. Local expert Cliff Gonzalves has been appointed as the National Lead Expert for updating the NIP. Over the coming two years, he will be working with the local stakeholders to make an inventory of POPs in the country in an effort to make sure the data available is up to date. The Department of Environment, which is leading the project, also revealed that there will be training sessions as part of the process. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), through the Africa Institute, is providing capacity-building support for updating the NIP.

Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a country-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large.

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Ukrainian side had committed to not using the mines in areas populated by civilians

Donald Trump announced that his campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt will be the new White House press secretary

According to the report, CCTV cams were not installed on Christie Miller road in Salisbury

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The 11th session of the commission was held in Pyongyang on November 1

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Planned nominations to the incoming administration are moving on an “accelerated schedule,” Trump’s team says

The Elleston Road police are probing the death of a man whose body was found along the Palisadoes main road in Kingston on Monday. The body is of a dark complexion, slim build, 5 feet 11 inches long, and was clad in a multi-coloured shirt only. The...

Cops assigned to the St Andrew South Police Division today discovered a rifle in the roof of a premises located along Glen Road during an operation in the area. No one was arrested in relation to the seizure. Reports from the Hunts Bay police are...

The 76-year-old was in the running to be the president-elect's pick to be Commerce Secretary but eventually lost out to Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick.

Liam Payne's funeral will take place today, with all four of his former One Direction bandmates expected to pay their respects at the ceremony in the Home Counties.

Russia has signalled it will retaliate with full-scale nuclear war after Ukraine launched US-made missiles over the border on Tuesday.