The Government will provide more support to Singaporeans in the likely scenario of the global energy crisis worsening, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 1).«And if that happens, we will do more to help,» he told a 1,600-strong crowd of union leaders and tripartite partners at the May Day Rally at Downtown East on Labour Day.«Because in times like this, Singaporeans can count on one thing: Your Government will act. We will do so decisively, and we will stand with you, with every Singaporean, every step of the way,» he said.Delivering his keynote address as the event's guest-of-honour, PM Wong said Singapore had just weathered the «storm» of US tariffs, and another «more severe» storm is already bearing down.
Several diners at a coffee shop in Yishun were caught in the crossfire during a heated fight there on Tuesday (April 28).The incident happened at Block 848 Yishun Street 81, Shin Min Daily News reported.In a video uploaded to TikTok, an elderly man in a singlet is seen holding a plastic chair and a bowl, while a woman in a polka dot blouse also picks up a chair in retaliation.Another woman with a cane is seen backing away from the man.Several diners are seen talking to the pair in an attempt to diffuse the tension.The woman who held the cane told Shin Min in an interview that the man said something offensive while she was drinking coffee. The woman in the polka dot blouse then retorted something back to the man, thus igniting the dispute.She said the man raised a chair up, striking her as a result and she had to rely on her cane for defence. The woman said that she only discovered abrasions on her arm after reaching home, and called the police.
It was a simple gesture, but one which warmed everyone's hearts.This was how TikTok user @singaporeproperties described their encounter with service 145 bus captain Liu Yongbin on Monday (April 27) afternoon in a video posted by them on the platform.The 20-second video shows Liu standing at the bus' front doors, holding up an umbrella to shelter boarding commuters from the heavy rain at a bus stop near Tiong Bahru Plaza.Liu smiled and nodded his head at the passengers, patiently waiting for them to board the bus.The caption in the post called the gesture «a beautiful act of kindness», adding: «Everyone was smiling, hearts full of appreciation - you could feel the warmth in the air.»The way passengers smiled at him, and how he smiled back with pure joy, like he truly loves his job. It melted everyone's hearts.«In response to media queries, a SBS Transit spokesperson said Liu's actions exemplified the transport operator's culture of care and reliable service.»This also demonstrates our commitment to creating a pleasant journey for our passengers," the spokesperson added.
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[ANGOP] Rome -- Pope Leo XIV recalled, on Wednesday in Rome, his recent visit to Angola, where he observed the existence of a free church for a free people, at the service of peace and national reconciliation.
Neil Sampson, 65, from Wiltshire, was targeted by Essa Suleiman, 45, in January 2008 while attending another stabbing by the Somali-born British national.
At Arlington National Cemetery, one of the United States' most significant sites of military remembrance, in Virginia on Thursday, King Charles paid a touching tribute.
Angela Scanlon has foxtrotted to the front of the running to host Strictly Come Dancing, after top-secret tryouts throughout last week as the BBC seeks to replace its departing presenters.
Essa Suleiman, 45, was arrested on Wednesday after two men were stabbed in broad daylight in the Jewish area.
It was reported that Rayner left onlookers 'open-mouthed' at her behaviour in the House of Commons. Concerns about her conduct have been widespread within Labour for some time.
“I had conferences and other events booked this winter, and all of it has been cancelled,” says Einar Björn Árnason, a restaurateur in the Westman Islands, describing the situation in the local tourism industry.
The Trinamool Congress staged a protest in Kolkata, alleging EVM tampering and procedural lapses in strongrooms before the West Bengal assembly polls. The party accused the BJP and Election Commission of collusion, while the EC asserted the strongrooms were secure and footage showed routine postal ballot segregation.
Kirill Dmitriev stressed that «legacy media’s silence speaks volumes about bias and a lack of genuine truth-seeking»
Peter Magyar was accused of nepotism
Berlin expects Washington to be more responsible towards its allies
One might assume, as many families on the leafy street did at first, that a house as dilapidated as this must have been abandoned, or its owner in a dire financial state.
Neil Sampson, 65, from Wiltshire, was targeted by Essa Suleiman, 45, in January 2008 while attending another stabbing by the Somali-born British national.
Cole Allen's brother Gabriel, 25, raised the alarm to New London, Connecticut police after he received a disturbing, 1,052-word letter railing against President Trump.
A former JPMorgan Chase staffer who anonymously accused a female executive of sexual harassment and abuse in a stunning lawsuit has been identified to the Daily Mail by multiple insiders.
Officials have announced today that the threat to the UK from all forms of terrorism has moved from 'substantial' to 'severe', meaning an attack is now highly likely.
The platforms, which have gained scrutiny recently, allow people to place bets on future events such as election results. The ban also applies to Senate staffers.
Gov. Jeff Landry (R) issued an order pausing next month’s primaries until lawmakers can approve a new map, which could help the GOP gain one or two seats in the state this fall.
Nicole Saphier, Trump’s third pick for the role, is a radiologist and longtime Fox News contributor. Means’s nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials and stance on vaccinations.
Baubek Oralmagambetov also congratulated Russia and its state-run space corporation Roscosmos on the successful launch
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze emphasized that the Georgian government refused to join sanctions that would be harmful and devastating to the Georgian economy and the people of Georgia
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India witnesses a significant shift as girls now lead in education, outperforming boys in school enrolment and higher education pass-outs. While the overall literacy gap persists, younger generations show near parity. Women dominate fields like MPhil and arts, though men still lead in STEM, indicating ongoing gendered career paths.
The Supreme Court has urged public figures and constitutional post holders to exercise restraint in public discourse, stating that hate speech undermines fraternity, plurality, and multiculturalism. The court emphasized that such speech corrodes democratic values and is antithetical to the constitutional value of fraternity.
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea. Khera is facing a criminal case filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife over allegations of possessing multiple passports and offshore properties.
The Election Commission is implementing a new QR code-based system for counting hall access on May 4, the day of poll results. This three-tier security measure, involving manual ID checks and QR code scanning for the innermost cordon, will be standard for all future Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.
Exit polls offer contrasting visions for West Bengal, with Today's Chanakya predicting a significant BJP victory and News18 foreseeing a close contest. In Tamil Nadu, DMK alliances appear poised for a majority, while actor Vijay's TVK could impact the AIADMK-BJP's standing. Pollsters also project BJP wins in Assam and an edge for UDF in Kerala.
