DRIVING ALONG the Red Hills Road the other day, I encountered another driver who was trying to bore past me. At a glance, his face was painted with unhappiness! Heading into the supermarket about half an hour later, I was greeted by a number of...

WHAT SHOULD the voice of the Church do when the rules of engagement have been adjusted in the national discourse ahead of general elections? Who else notices the new rules of engagement? The new rules are as follows: 1. Call for an apology if you...

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP): Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices subdued the usual festive mood as the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha was celebrated in many parts of the world. In Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, Muslim worshippers...

SINGAPORE - In a few weeks' time, five women and five men will be flying to a villa in Japan on a trip inspired by South Korean reality television series Single's Inferno.The participants will not have met before going on the four-day, three-night trip, and will share a room with those of the same gender, as in the show.They are paying $1,111 each for a yacht trip, an Osaka day trip and an activity of their choice such as Universal Studios Japan and tea ceremony in Nara, among other things.Around 40 Singaporeans have signed up for three such trips, planned by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts design practice student Leo Ching Ling, 24, and business owner Ric Ang, 50.The pair, who met while Ms Leo was interning at a company Mr Ang was working in, have held around 10 social mixers around the numerology theme since August 2024 under their events brand Until 1111. Their parties offer compatibility readings, tarot card readings and purpose-infused crystal-making.Numerology is a practice that assigns a number to individuals based on their birthdate and name. The belief is that these numbers hold insights into personality, life path and potential.

A 65-year-old bak kut teh stall owner in Bishan had died in January this year of overwork, his wife revealed, with his last wishes for her to carry on the business.Ang Yong Seh, owner of Xin Ming Road Bak Kut Teh, had worked tirelessly to repay a $100,000 debt incurred during the Covid-19 pandemic to keep their business afloat, his wife Lilian Chua, 66, told Shin Min Daily News.Following the pandemic, he often worked 18-hour days behind the stove at his stall located at Block 36 Sin Ming Drive.Speaking to Shin Min recently about her husband's sudden passing, Chua said her husband had been battling the flu for three weeks but still continued to work up till four days before his death.«I was worried for his health at the time but he told me, 'Don't worry, I can still live for a few more years',» said Chua.However, on Jan 9 this year, he suddenly experienced breathing difficulties and was rushed to hospital at about 11pm, but died several hours later.In a June 4 interview with online food channel HappyCat, Chua indicated that the reason she held on to the stall was because of her husband's last wishes.

Poland’s newly elected president Karol Nawrocki has vowed to prioritize Warsaw’s national interests over Kiev’s Read Full Article at RT.com

Families deserve to know the fate of their loved ones, a Russian official has said, unveiling the identities of 97 slain Ukrainian soldiers Read Full Article at RT.com

Gavin Newsom condemned the federal deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, calling it inflammatory and unnecessary Read Full Article at RT.com

The head of the group's press center, Alexander Gordeyev, also reported that the enemy lost 4 combat armored vehicles, 10 cars and 2 electronic warfare stations

Following the confirmation of the target elimination by reconnaissance forces, the crew safely returned to its home base

Sergey Ryabkov noted that under the Trump administration, the US intends to intensify its efforts in deploying intermediate and shorter-range missiles

The Ukrainian forces have assumed an all-round defense in Radkovka

Marochko told TASS earlier that Russian fighters had substantially expanded the area under their control near Stupochki and gained terrain north of that community

The president is sending 2,000 soldiers to Los Angeles County after immigration sweeps led to tense confrontations.

Election Commission officials have strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of «fixing» the Maharashtra polls, dismissing them as absurd and disrespectful to the electoral process. The EC emphasized the transparency of the elections, highlighting the involvement of Congress's own booth level agents in the process.

The construction of the world's highest cable-supported single-arch bridge on the Chenab River faced significant hurdles, including a series of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in courts since 2008-09. These PILs challenged the project's alignment, cost, and methodology, causing delays.

Amit Shah felicitated Chhattisgarh Police officers for their pivotal role in anti-Naxal operations in Bijapur and Narayanpur, which resulted in the elimination of top CPI(Maoist) leader Basavaraju and 57 others. Shah praised the officers' historic success and reiterated the Modi government's commitment to eradicating Naxalism from India.

Heightened security measures, including surveillance drones and increased CRPF deployment, will safeguard the Amarnath Yatra following a recent terrorist attack. The 38-day pilgrimage will see stringent protocols like road opening duties, jammer-equipped convoys, and radio frequency IDs for pilgrims and vehicles. Joint police control rooms and mountain rescue teams will further enhance yatri safety and coordination among security agencies.

Tensions escalate globally as the US grapples with immigration protests, leading to federal troop deployment in Los Angeles. Simultaneously, a Colombian presidential candidate was shot, and al-Qaeda threatened Trump and Musk over Gaza. Pakistan's UN bid falters, while India suspends internet services amid unrest fears.

Canadian Summer McIntosh broke the women's 400-metre freesyle world record Saturday night, touching the wall in three minutes 54.18 seconds at the national swimming trials in Victoria.

In response to safety concerns following last year’s earthquake, the Government of Vanuatu has begun construction of a new correctional facility to replace existing detention centres, which have been deemed structurally unsafe.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will fully fund the repair of Vanuatu’s national Parliament chamber, following its recent closure due to structural damage from the December 2024 earthquake.

Eighteen public service participants from SHEFA Health graduated yesterday with a Certificate of Professional Development in Public Service Workplace Leadership, a qualification formally recognised by the University of the South Pacific (USP).

In what promises to be a landmark development for Vanuatu’s tourism sector, the government has confirmed that a major project valued at VT6 billion is scheduled to break ground at the end of this year on Lelepa Island.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has confirmed that the Government of Vanuatu is prepared to pursue legal action against Airbus if the company fails to meet its financial obligations under the agreement involving aircraft purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Britain today seems to work more favourably for those who jump the queue, who break the rules, who get into our country illegally but then denigrate our customs and our culture.

Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana married the FBU's Craig Lloyd last August - and then went on to speak up for key FBU demands in the Commons, including calling for more funding for fire services.

In a move hailed as a blow against modern ' woke ' culture, the entire contingent of trainee Royal Marines has just been forced to crawl through mud to pay for the 'sins' of some of their colleagues.

Trump's border czar said the National Guard is mobilizing to enter the city of Los Angeles within hours amid tense standoffs between protesters and ICE agents.

Voters have been wondering what it was about Reform's surge in local elections that prompted Starmer to tighten his immigration policy and row back the winter fuel allowance cuts.

Toronto's Summer McIntosh wins the women's 400-metre freestyle final at the Canadian swimming trials from Victoria, B.C., with a world record time of 3:54:18.

Canadian Summer McIntosh broke the women's 400-metre freesyle Saturday night, touching the walk in three minutes 54.18 seconds at the national swimming trials in Victoria.

The National Guard is mobilizing for deployment in Los Angeles following attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers Read Full Article at RT.com