Lloyd Robertson, who delivered the news to Canadians in an authoritative and unflappable manner for more than 40 years as anchor for the flagship news programs of CTV and the CBC, has died. He was 92.

US Senator Raphael Warnock has blocked an effort to fast-track a bill imposing tougher sanctions on Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

An armed man was detained at Donald Trump’s California golf course ahead of the US president’s visit, police said Read Full Article at RT.com

Andrey Marochko noted that Russian servicemen are also pressing on the settlement of Maryino, which is located southeast of Khrapovshchina

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stressed that this information is not true

Mikhail Galuzin stressed that the Kiev regime is apparently trying to 'beg' more weapons from its Western sponsors

According to the news portal, the agreement's effect may be extended beyond 60 days

According to operational information, damage was recorded in two apartment buildings in the Venevsky district, as well as at two industrial facilities in Novomoskovsk and the Uzlovsky district

Trump is scheduled to headline a Republican National Committee fundraising dinner at a golf club his family owns in the Los Angeles suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes on Tuesday.

It's a heartwarming tale straight out of Hollywood: how Professor Jason Arday forged a path from South London council estate to the ivory towers of Cambridge University.

They're everywhere. Crawling on the worktops, buzzing against the windows, hovering around food, humming and clustering near the bins. Britain is suffering a plague of flies.

In plans set to terrify survivors, 3,000 perpetrators will be freed annually before serving full sentences, the Daily Mail can reveal.

To this day, I still remember the cream envelope, embossed with the insignia of Cambridge University - and how I felt opening the letter that, I knew then, would determine my future.

A dispute over a car rental agreement spiralled into a police car chase from Sembawang to Woodlands on Tuesday (Aug 4) morning, resulting in the arrest of four persons — two men and two women — aged between 30 and 38.Police said in a news release on Wednesday morning that they received a report of a man being threatened by a group of persons with a parang.According to the police, the incident took place at about 1.55am at a carpark along Canberra Street.Their preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was confronted by the quartet due to a dispute over a car rental agreement.During the dispute, a 38-year-old man from the group allegedly brandished a parang and threatened the victim, who was then made to sit in the front passenger seat of his vehicle, with another 36-year-old man seated at the back.Car collided into lamp postThey then drove off to another location where officers from Woodlands Police Division spotted them.Upon sighting the police, the 38-year-old man purportedly fled in the vehicle with the victim and the 36-year-old man as passengers. The police then gave chase.

A property agent's visit to a HDB flat uncovered an alleged tenancy dispute after several occupants were found living in the unit despite allegedly owing rent and not being listed on the tenancy agreement.In a TikTok video shared on Friday (July 31), the property agent was heard informing the occupants that they could not continue living in the flat until the tenancy arrangement was settled.«You all cannot stay here. Call your boss first, then we will see what the police says,» said the agent, adding that there were more than six occupants in the flat, exceeding the allowed occupancy limit.AsiaOne understands that the unit is a three-room HDB flat in Tampines.According to the HDB website, the maximum number of tenants allowed in a three-room flat is six.When confronted, the occupants could be heard in the video saying that their employer had allegedly stopped paying their salaries, was no longer responding to them, and was overseas. 

India has firmly denied any role in Sheikh Hasina's forthcoming media address, while Dhaka expresses skepticism, worried that the address may jeopardize diplomatic ties. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has received an invitation to the Brics summit from India, but he may encounter domestic backlash concerning the extradition of Hasina. To date, Bangladesh has not officially responded to the Brics invitation.

In response to mounting allegations of irregularities in recruitment exams, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren reassured students of a fair resolution under the law. He emphasized that investigations into reported paper leaks are already in progress by government agencies. Meanwhile, students persist in their protests, calling for exam cancellations and significant reforms. A final decision from the government will follow the completion of these investigations.

Julian Beaudion withdrew after resisting pressure to step aside, making South Dakota’s contest the third Senate race without a Democratic candidate.

While taking the last step in the legal process to wipe out penalties from the riot, the judge also criticized the Justice Department for undoing the most serious convictions.

Le décès de Heirani Taruoura a endeuillé Raiatea et plus particulièrement ses proches. Plongés dans l'incompréhension, ils témoignent aujourd'hui, très émus, et attendent les réponses de la justice.

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that during the period of Mikhail Drapaty's tenure as commander-in-chief, approximately 950 civilians have already been affected, including more than one hundred killed

According to the data, in the week from June 15 to 21, the number of killed and injured was 291, while in the week from July 27 to August 2, it reached 391

Viktor Koronelli noted that blackouts are occurring one after another as a result of the criminal fuel and energy blockade of the Caribbean republic by the United States

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi noted that as soon as the sides agree on dates, all details will be finalized in the next few weeks, if not in the next few days

A total of 5,176 persons were arrested for drink driving between 2023 to 2025, while 6,950 cases were sentenced during the same period, said Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on Tuesday (Aug 4).Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, was responding to a parliamentary question from Workers' Party MP Assoc Prof Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC), who had asked for the duration of driving bans, fines imposed and jail terms handed down to offenders sentenced to imprisonment. In his written reply, the senior minister pointed out that arrest and sentencing statistics in a particular year are not directly comparable as persons arrested in a year may only be charged and/or sentenced in a later year.This is due to the time required for investigations and court proceedings, Shanmugam explained.Providing a breakdown for the 6,950 cases sentenced in the said period, he said that about 47 per cent, or 3,283 cases, received driving bans averaging 38 months in duration. Of these, 40 cases received lifetime driving bans. 

Police investigations are ongoing after a man was caught allegedly damaging a car's windshield wiper at a mall in Simei.Footage of the incident was uploaded to Facebook by SGRV Admin and reportedly took place on Monday (Aug 3) at about 6.15pm on the third floor of the carpark at Eastpoint Mall.In the video, a man can be seen approaching the car before forcefully grabbing onto the windshield wiper and attempting to break it in half.The man first pushes the wiper downwards before pulling it in the opposite direction and pushing it backwards.The video ends with the man walking away after apparently damaging the windshield wiper.A photo of the deformed windshield wiper was also included in the video, where it can be seen visibly bent out of shape.In the caption, the owner of the car wrote that the windscreen wiper was deliberately bent, and that it caused damage «not only to the wiper but also to front bonnet and vinyl wrap».«This was an unnecessary act of vandalism that has caused avoidable damage and inconvenience,» the owner added, urging the culprit to take responsibility for his actions.

A car caught fire on Tampines Expressway (TPE) towards Seletar Expressway (SLE) at about 10.45pm on Tuesday (Aug 4), near Lorong Halus exit.Videos of the incident posted on social media show flames at the bonnet of the white car.Another video shows a police fast response car parked behind the burning car as firefighters tackle the blaze. By then, flames had already engulfed the entire vehicle.At one point flames reached as high up as the overhanging branches of the trees at the roadside. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said that the fire involved the engine compartment of the car, adding that its firefighters extinguished the fire using a water jet and a compressed air foam trolley.There were no reported injuries in the incident and the cause of the fire is under investigation.On July 30, a multi-purpose vehicle caught fire, also on TPE towards SLE.During that incident, 13 bus services were delayed by up to 30 minutes due to the fire, according to the Land Transport Authority's MyTransport app. [[nid:741588]]

Education is not only the responsibility of the government, but a partnership that involves everyone, said the Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat.

AELAN Chocolate Makers has achieved another major international milestone for Vanuatu after two of its locally produced cocoa products received awards at the prestigious Great Taste Awards 2026, organised by the Guild of Fine Food in the United Kingdom.

Vanuatu's first and only Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Johnson Kasso, is calling on young Ni-Vanuatu doctors and students to pursue careers in ophthalmology, saying the country urgently needs more local eye specialists to ensure sustainable eye care services.

Papua New Guinea's (PNG) new Cancer Centre will be open to patients from across the Pacific, with Prime Minister (PM) James Marape saying Ni-Vanuatu patients will be able to access treatment at subsidised local rates after travelling to Port Moresby.

A recommendation has been made for the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to operate as a standalone commission to strengthen decision-making and respond more effectively to challenges facing the sector.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken action against Meta, prompted by allegations regarding advertisements associated with child exploitation materials on its platforms. Seeking accountability, the commission requested clarification from Meta about these grave concerns. After assessing the company's response, a formal investigation is now underway. This decision aligns with growing attention on child safety practices across digital platforms.

West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line. This project aims to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. The new rail link will boost tourism in the Jhaldhaka-Bindu-Todey Tangta region. Railways and the forest department will conduct a joint survey after the monsoon. This strategically important project was previously stalled due to state government non-cooperation.