A 61-year-old man who was inside a private ambulance along the Selatar Expressway (SLE) jumped out and was hit by another vehicle on Monday (June 15) afternoon.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence said they received a call for assistance at about 2.40pm along the SLE towards the Central Expressway after the Lentor Avenue exit.The man was arrested for committing a rash act and taken conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.According to Lianhe Zaobao, the man allegedly jumped out while the ambulance was moving and ran on the road before being struck by a car. The Straits Times reported, however, that the ambulance had stopped on the road shoulder when the man jumped out and he was hit by a bus.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:738155]]eriko.lim@asiaone.com

A 46-year-old man has been arrested for attempted theft after he was allegedly caught loitering at a Marina Bay car park and trying to open a Tesla on Saturday (June 13).Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, the car owner, Zhang Yili (transliteration), 39, said the incident occurred at around 7pm while she was attending GastroBeats with her husband and friends. She had parked at a nearby open-air car park.GastroBeats is a food and music festival held annually at Bayfront Event Space. The fitness instructor said her car was in sentry mode when she received a phone alert at 7.23pm indicating that someone was attempting to open the vehicle's door.Tesla's sentry mode is a security system that uses the car's exterior cameras and sensors to monitor and record suspicious activity while it is parked and locked.«At first I thought it might be that someone had mistaken my car and opened the wrong door, because I had a similar experience before, so I wasn't too nervous,» said Zhang. However, she decided to return to the car park to check on the situation.

AsiaOne's online reach and brand trust has improved over the past year, with weekly online reach by the news site almost doubling to 18 per cent in 2026, while trust rose to 63 per cent, according to a respected annual report.The Digital News Report 2026 was published on Tuesday (Jun 16) by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism based on findings of online surveys conducted by YouGov from the middle of January to the end of February 2026. The report polled more than 2,000 Singaporeans and found that AsiaOne's weekly online reach increased to 18 per cent in 2026, up from 10 per cent in 2025 and 11 per cent in 2024.AsiaOne ranked fifth in terms of weekly online reach, behind news outlets CNA (47 per cent), Mothership (45 per cent), The Straits Times (44 per cent) and Yahoo News (20 per cent).

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) commemorative summit with Russia in Kazan from June 17 to 18.The summit marks two significant milestones between the 11-member bloc and Russia: the 30th anniversary of the Asean-Russia Dialogue Partnership and the 35th anniversary of relations. Asean and Russia will discuss ways to take forward their strategic partnership, and to strengthen cooperation against key areas including connectivity, education, and culture, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Tuesday (June 16).Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Russian President Vladmir Putin will co-chair the meeting. The Philippines holds the rotating chairmanship of Asean in 2026.With the exception of Myanmar, which will be represented by a senior official owing to the five-point consensus, leaders from other member states are expected to attend the meeting.PM Wong will be accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong will be the acting Prime Minister during PM Wong's absence.[[nid:735430]]

We assess the latest monetary policy stance of the European Central Bank (ECB). We first discuss whether the inflation surge is temporary or permanent and examine the nature of the inflation shock. We then analyse the ECB’s interest rate and quantitative tightening policies. Finally, we examine inflation differentials within the euro area and the ECB’s communication strategy. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This briefing provides an assessment of the ECB Annual Report 2025 and the ECB’s feedback statement responding to the issues raised and requests made by the European Parliament in its resolution on the “European Central Bank – annual report 2025”, which relates to the ECB Annual Report for the previous year. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This paper evaluates technical aspects of the Directives on periodic roadworthiness testing (2014/45/EU) and roadside inspection of commercial vehicles (2014/47/EU). Key findings focus on harmonising minimum content for Periodic Technical Inspection and Roadside Inspection requirements across Member States and establishing a cross-border data-exchange platform for registration, driver licence and inspection data. For remote sensing, comparative campaigns across Member States are recommended, noting its benefits while zero-emission vehicle uptake remains low. This document was provided by Policy Department B at the request of the TRAN Committee. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Keir Starmer is in the French Alps for a gathering of the powerful G7 group of nations.

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Le bac a démarré ce matin par l’épreuve de philosophie. 4 heures d’examen au total. Les élèves avaient le choix entre la dissertation ou le commentaire de texte. Mais avec l’utilisation sans cesse grandissante de l’intelligence artificielle, les établissements scolaires sont sur leurs gardes quant aux tentatives de fraude. Le lycée Paul Gauguin par exemple, s’est muni depuis le début de l’année d’un appareil qui détecte tout appareil connecté.

Invité de notre JT ce soir, Moetai Brotherson sollicite l'arbitrage du Conseil d’État pour clarifier la situation juridique de la réforme du RNS,. Face à une Assemblée sans majorité, il privilégie une stratégie de concertation accrue tout en officialisant la création de son parti, A Fano Ti’a, dont il sera le président, actant son départ du Tavini. Il rassure enfin sur les délais de construction de la piscine pour les Jeux du Pacifique.

Depuis la mort de la petite Lyhanna, 11 ans, dans l’Hexagone, le ministre de la Justice a demandé à tous les parquets de passer en revue toutes les plaintes pour violences sexuelles sur mineurs, avant le 14 juillet. En Polynésie, 420 procédures sont en cours.

The world's most expensive Japanese Miyazaki mango, known as the «Egg of the Sun,» was offered to Lord Ram at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. Cultivated locally by farmer Omprakash Singh, this rare fruit, valued at up to Rs 3 lakh per kilogram, was presented as the season's first ripe offering to the deity.

Former BJP leader K Annamalai voiced concerns over alleged increased involvement of North Indian individuals in crimes across Tamil Nadu, following a child's death. He questioned the state government's mechanisms for tracking migrant workers and urged for a comprehensive database to enhance oversight and prevent future incidents.

The Auditor General has uncovered more than K158 billion in financial irregularities across Malawi’s ministries, departments, agencies and other public institutions during the financial year ending March 31, 2024, exposing what appears to be one of the most extensive breakdowns in public financial management in recent years. The findings, contained in the Auditor General’s Report […] The post Auditor General Uncovers K158 Billion Suspected to Have Been Stolen in Different Govt Ministries, Depts & Agencies  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical supplies worth K127 million (US$73,000) to Malawi to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response capacity against potential outbreaks of Ebola and cholera. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lilongwe on Monday, WHO Country Representative Charles Kuria Njuguna said the donation represents a significant investment in Malawi’s ability […] The post WHO Donates K127 Million in Medical Supplies to Boost Malawi’s Ebola, Cholera Preparedness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, Press Trust and Malawi Government have jointly committed K1.2 billion towards the construction of a girls’ hostel and supporting staff housing at Njerenje Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Balaka, in a major infrastructure push aimed at improving access, safety and retention of learners and teachers. The pledge was […] The post NBM plc, Press Trust commit K1.2 billion for girl’s hostel project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, Baba Malondera, has issued a passionate appeal for political tolerance and respect for the office of the Vice President, saying Malawi risks undermining its own constitutional democracy if leaders continue to sideline those elected to serve at the highest levels of government. Speaking in a strongly worded reflection shared […] The post Malondera Calls for Respect of Vice Presidency, Decries Political Mistreatment Across Administrations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) once again appeals for financial and logistical support to repatriate Malawians stranded in South Africa, a more uncomfortable question is refusing to fade: what happens to the money after it is donated? Over the years, millions—and in some cases billions of kwacha—have been mobilised from government, the […] The post Why Should Malawians Keep Trusting DoDMA? New Disaster Appeal Reopens Missing Accountability Questions Over Billions in Relief Funds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.