Singaporean Malone Lam – arrested and charged over one of the biggest crypto heist in the US – splurged up to US$500,000 (S$665,000) a night at clubs and was seen giving Hermes Birkin bags to models and influencers in his lavish outings. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said the 20-year-old and co-accused, American Jeandiel Serrano, 21, were arrested in September 2024 and charged with “conspiracy to steal and launder over US$230 million in cryptocurrency from a victim in Washington, DC”. At today’s prices, the 4,100 stolen Bitcoin are worth more than US$450 million. In his latest court hearing last week, Lam appeared in a green prison jumpsuit in a Washington court where his trial date was set for Oct 6. In the short time between the theft and their arrest, Lam and Serrano wasted no time in living it up on their alleged ill-gotten loot.
Amid the weekday afternoon rush on the expressway, one man's quick thinking turned a potential road hazard into a moment of kindness. On Tuesday (Mar 4), Jason Wong, a property agent, spotted an elderly man lying down on the road shoulder of the Pan Island Expressway (PIE). The 34-year-old immediately pulled over and helped the elderly man. Speaking to AsiaOne, Wong said that the man, 70, appeared disoriented and could not explain how he ended up on the expressway. Wong also noticed that he was bleeding from his ears and had blood on his fingers. Another driver who spotted the incident stopped to provide help to Wong and the elderly man. Wong decided to take the man to his car to cool down and drive him to his destination. But shortly after driving off, Wong spotted a police car and flagged it down, before handing the man over to the police.
Hawker centre stallholders must operate their stalls personally as a measure to prevent chain businesses from «dominating the hawker scene». Speaking in Parliament on Monday (March 10), Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Koh Poh Koon said that this requirement «is the most practical and fair way» to prevent subletting, which in turn protects the authenticity of Singapore's hawker culture. This comes after a hawker's recent viral complaint that he was forced to make his heavily pregnant wife stand in their nasi lemak stall at Yishun Park Hawker Centre. On Feb 18, Noorman Mubarak said that he received a National Environment Agency (NEA) warning for violating the tenancy agreement after his wife, the registered stallholder, was not physically manning the stall. MP Edward Chia asked in a parliamentary question whether NEA exercises flexibility when hawkers are temporarily unable to operate their stalls due to personal reasons.
Nairobi (HOL) – The Somali embassy in Nairobi officially inaugurated a new mosque on Sunday, funded through generous donations from Sultan Hussein Ali, a prominent member of the Eastleigh Business District Association (EBDA).
Ethiopia will purchase six new cargo ships to boost its maritime trade capabilities, the state-run Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise announced Thursday, a deal that could cost between 150 million US dollars and 250 million US dollars based on global market prices.
The winds of change are sweeping through Malawi’s Ministry of Labour, and at the helm of this transformation is the energetic and results-driven Minister Peter Dimba, who has already secured 5,000 job opportunities abroad for Malawian youth. This announcement marks a new era of opportunity for thousands of job-seeking young people eager for a brighter […] The post A New Dawn for Malawi’s Youth: Minister Dimba Secures 5,000 Jobs Abroad appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has hit out at his critics over his donations to churches.
[Daily Maverick] Athol Fugard died in Stellenbosch on Sunday. He was 92 years old. Fugard was internationally recognised as one of the icons of English theatre in South Africa.
[New Times] Dieudonne Ishimwe, the former organiser of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant, has been arrested in Texas, United States.
[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) have introduced a draft regulatory framework for virtual assets and virtual asset service providers, a step towards governing digital financial transactions in the country.
[New Times] Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) launched the Finscope Gender and Financial Inclusion Thematic Report on March 7, highlighting a significant increase in women's access to financial services--from 92% in 2020 to 96% in 2024.
BJP mocks Congress after India's Champions Trophy victory, targeting Shama Mohamed for her past remarks about Rohit Sharma's fitness. The ruling party celebrates Sharma's achievements, highlighting recent wins under his captaincy, while urging respect for athletes and condemning political interference in sports.
Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP for creating societal division, urging his followers to counter 'Jai Shri Ram' with 'Jai Shivaji' and 'Jai Bhavani'. He questioned BJP's stance on patriotism and announced his intention to challenge its impact on society. Thackeray also addressed policy continuity and infrastructure project decisions.
The Codava National Council has urged the central and Karnataka home ministers to ensure the safety of actress Rashmika Mandanna following intimidation by Congress MLA Ravi Kumar Gowda. The council condemned the MLA's actions and stressed that Rashmika has the right to personal choices without coercion.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah called for a report on a controversial Gulmarg fashion show held during Ramzan, citing disregard for local sensitivities. The event faced backlash from religious leaders and activists, who labeled it obscene. Elle India removed related content from Instagram, and the show organizers apologized for any unintended discomfort.
Somalia “stands in full solidarity” with the people of South Sudan amid political tensions following the arrest of opposition party leaders, said Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday
Qatar Charity (QC) is continuing the distribution of food baskets to the most vulnerable families and those of sponsored orphans across several countries worldwide.
According to the president, the United States strongly supports the people of Greenland’s right to determine their own future
The search for two children who went missing during the flooding is still ongoing
In particular, an American-made Switchblade-600 attack drone was intercepted in a residential area of the Sovetsky district in Makeyevka
Russian forces also destroyed nine tanks, 77 field guns, 16 electronic warfare and counterbattery systems, 22 field ammo depots, and over 240 combat vehicles
Michael Clark started teaching at Lyng Hall School in Coventry in 2009 but left his job after a pupil complained about his behaviour in 2022.
The revelation that Mr Lowe was still hosting fundraising events alongside party treasurer Nick Candy undermines claims that he was 'out of control' and no longer a team player.
Kate, 43, will join the King and Queen, her husband Prince William , and other senior royals for the annual celebration of the global 'family of nations'.
. Depuis l'indépendance de nombreux pays africains, l'histoire politique du continent a été marquée par l'accession des militaires au pouvoir, souvent à la suite de crises politiques, de corruptions endémiques ou de l'échec des régimes civils à répondre aux attentes des peuples. Pourtant, certains acteurs politiques persistent à affirmer que la place des militaires est uniquement dans les casernes. Nous répondons à cela que l'histoire prouve le contraire : les militaires ont démontré à (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
A fresh political storm is brewing in Malawi after United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi claimed that the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government threatened him with arrest following his interview on Zodiac Radio. In a fiery Facebook post on Sunday evening, Muluzi declared that he “will not be intimidated,” alleging that he had […] The post Atupele Muluzi Says MCP Govt Threatened Him with Arrest—Government Responds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Ukraine must show that it wants peace with Russia, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Donald Trump was upset over Vladimir Zelensky’s meeting with King Charles III, the Daily Mail says Read Full Article at RT.com
An Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi returned to Chicago after over ten hours due to technical issues, specifically non-functional toilets. Passenger accommodations were provided, and the airline offered full refunds and free rescheduling options.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has ordered the cancellation of Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport after discovering his intention to avoid extradition. This decision followed reports that Interpol had twice rejected India's request for an alert notice due to lack of judicial evidence, which would have automatically disqualified Modi's citizenship application.
«At some point I’ll meet with him,» US President added
He promised that Canada, by coming together, would succeed in «getting over the shock»
According to them, officials from the US administration will meet with both Ukrainian and Russian representatives in the coming days
Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party
