The mobile speed camera deployed along a stretch of Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) towards Woodlands Checkpoint since June 16 will be operationalised from July 1.Police stated on Friday (June 26) that the camera has been undergoing calibration and testing since its deployment.«The camera will be operationalised with effect from July 1. Motorists are advised to adhere to the speed limits at all times,» the police said, adding that the deployment is part of enhancements to speed management measures there to improve road safety for all road users.AsiaOne reported on the deployment on June 17, and noted that about eight in 10 vehicles had slowed down while passing the stretch of road, even though they were already driving at or below the speed limit of 90kmh.

A 41-year-old woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in the online sale of counterfeit goods on Thursday (June 25).She was nabbed by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department during a raid at Yishun Street 61, where police found more than 700 purportedly fake items.Police said on Friday night that the items seized, with an estimated street value of over $34,000, included accessories, apparels, footwear, luxury bags, sunglasses, watches and wallets.They added members of the public that the distribution and sale of counterfeit goods, including through online platforms, are serious offences.«The police will not hesitate to take tough action against those who profit at the expense of legitimate businesses and consumers.»Investigations into the woman are ongoing.Those convicted of possessing goods with falsely applied trademarks for the purpose of trade may be fined up to $100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers had to deploy crowbars and cutters to cut and pry open parts of a Malaysia-registered tanker truck during an enhanced check at Tuas Checkpoint on June 11.An image analyst found anomalies in the scanner image of its floorboard where search and examinations went on to uncover 3,050 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes.A 42-year-old male Malaysian driver was arrested and referred to the Singapore Customs for further investigation.This incident happened days before a Malaysia-registered bus hid more than 880 cartons and 110 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes from the modified engine compartment of the vehicle. In a video posted on its social media on Friday (June 26), ICA officers and workers are seen standing in a manhole, using a cutter to open up the tanker's floorboard.After cutting open a section of the modified compartment, workers used a crowbar to pry open the welded panels. 

Sous la Très Haute Présidence de Son Excellence Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, le Conseil des Ministres s'est réuni ce jeudi 25 juin 2026, à 10 heures 00, dans la salle habituelle des délibérations, au Palais de la Présidence de la République. Le Conseil a rendu un vibrant hommage au Président de la République à l'occasion de son élévation à la Dignité de Grand-Croix de l'Ordre International des Palmes Académiques du (...) - CONSEIL DES MINISTRES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[New Times] The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board plans to launch commercial operations at its Geoscience Laboratory in September, with testing and certification revenues expected to make the facility fully self-sustaining within three years.

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A Ukrainian conscription patrol has been accused of kidnapping and injuring a man’s dog they had an altercation with Read Full Article at RT.com

France and Italy have opposed an EU proposal to ban Russian servicemen from entering the bloc, citing legal and practical concerns Read Full Article at RT.com

«Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which seeks to make India a hub for knowledge, learning and innovation. Praying for his long and healthy life,» Modi wrote on X. The post now carries a community note, which is a user-contributed fact-check or contextual note added to X posts.

The US has threatened to divert LNG supplies from the EU unless it eases methane rules imposed on foreign exporters Read Full Article at RT.com

The Israeli embassy in Ukraine has demanded action over “Nazi chants” during an anti-LGBT event in Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

Two Red Cross volunteers have been killed during a humanitarian mission in DR Congo Read Full Article at RT.com

One driver in Kent found himself on the biggest job of his life after giving an impromptu lift to an armed police officer in hot pursuit of a suspect.

As the newly-elected Makerfield MP makes a beeline for No 10, interest in the 56-year-old politician's family life has heightened.

Western Bureau: More children in Westmoreland have been referred to the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in the first five months of this year than in any complete year since at least 2023, with marijuana use emerging as a commonly used substance among minors.

Kenya’s Interior Ministry says police have arrested 355 suspects over alleged criminal activities during protests on Thursday Read Full Article at RT.com

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vowed strict action against those found guilty of embezzling donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, following an FIR against eight individuals. He emphasized the government's swift response after an SIT report, urging against politicizing faith and asserting that evidence will be presented. The accused, involved in counting temple cash, have been arrested and are under questioning.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has questioned the FIR in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, alleging it targets only lower-level employees while sparing those responsible for larger wrongdoing. He criticized the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's functioning, claiming it disregarded religious traditions and was politically influenced. The seer also accused the BJP of having «fake» Hindutva, urging voters to support candidates committed to Sanatan Dharma.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India as part of her three-day official visit to the country, noting that during her visit, the Japanese PM will take part in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.

India has launched 'Operation Amistad' to aid earthquake-stricken Venezuela, dispatching two Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft. These planes carry a 41-member Army field hospital unit and over 35 tonnes of vital relief supplies, including medicines and advanced medical equipment like BHISHM Cubes. This humanitarian mission underscores India's commitment to supporting Venezuela during its challenging post-earthquake recovery efforts.

ComfortDelGro's Zig has expanded its longstanding Study Achievement Awards into a new Education Support Fund, committing $1 million over five years to support children of taxi drivers from primary through to tertiary education.The public transport operator announced this on Friday (June 26) at the inaugural awards ceremony attended by Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Jeffrey Siow. Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Jeffrey Siow at the launch of the Education Support Fund by ComfortDelGro's Zig. PHOTO: ComfortDelGro At the event, $200,000 was awarded to children of taxi drivers in recognition of their academic achievements.One of this year’s recipients is Sieow Yew Lee, a Zig driver-partner for 30 years, and his three children.

A man was sentenced to six weeks in jail after he took upskirt videos of six women in under three hours during a trip to Singapore.Filipino national Usi Christian Jior Orlino, 27, faced six counts of voyeurism, and pleaded guilty to three of them, with the remaining counts to be taken into consideration by the judge during sentencing, reported Shin Min Daily News.Orlino was in Singapore as a tourist at the time of the incident, and was reportedly staying with his girlfriend. Charge sheets obtained by AsiaOne show that Orlino had filmed six different women in under three hours on Nov 6, 2025, recording five at Chinatown Point and one at Outram Park MRT station.The first incident happened at 6.48pm at the mall, while the last instance occurred at 9pm at the MRT station.One of the cases happened at BreadTalk in Chinatown Point, where Orlino secretly placed his iPhone SE under the skirt of a woman wearing a blue dress, and filmed her for approximately 33 seconds.Another instance happened at Watsons in Chinatown Point, where he recorded a 19-second video.

A Singapore-registered vessel which was struck by an unknown projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (June 25) sustained minor damage to its bridge area, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).The incident happened at about 10pm (Singapore time) on Thursday, and the vessel has since completed its transit through the Strait of Hormuz and is proceeding on its voyage, MPA said in response to AsiaOne's queries.Checks by AsiaOne on ship tracking platform MarineTraffic show the vessel underway using its own engine off Muscat, Oman. It is sailing with two other Singapore-registered vessels — Ever Unicorn and Ever Lotus. Both vessels belong to shipping firm Evergreen and are bound for Singapore.

Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said the proposal provides that temporary protection should not be granted to newly arriving persons who are not allowed to leave Ukraine

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It is noted that windows were broken in four private houses, and roofs, facades, and entrances were damaged

[Independent (Kampala)] Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan, and halted the issuance of all types of visas and the entry of travelers from the three countries as a precaution against Ebola, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.