A netizen has called out motorists who park their vehicles on a footpath in Choa Chu Kang, which prevent pedestrians from passing through and force them to walk on the road instead. User Kiwis Kiwis posted photos of a lorry and a car parked, on separate occasions, along a pavement in front of Block 216, Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1 on Facebook group Complaint Singapore on Tuesday (June 11). The two-storey block houses shops and eateries, including a coffee shop with stalls that open late into the night.  «The illegal parking on the pavement not only obstructs the way for pedestrians but also forces them to walk on the road, which is extremely hazardous,» the post read. It was a «persistent issue» that the user said has been going on for «an extended period». The post also detailed an instance where the user saw a woman walking on the road because a parked vehicle was obstructing the footpath. «She was nearly hit by a motorbike,» the user said, adding that the incident highlighted the «imminent danger» of the problem. «It is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs if no action is taken.»

SINGAPORE — A divorced man, who forbade his 11-year-old son to contact his former wife, flew into a rage when the boy disobeyed his orders and slapped the child's face, causing a perforated left eardrum. After that, the man repeatedly struck his son with a rubber water hose, causing multiple bruises. On other occasions, he also punished his son by coiling a chain around either the boy's ankle or wrist before using a padlock to secure it to a fixed metal bar in the bathroom. The court heard that the boy, now 13, could be chained for between two and five hours after his father caught him lying, failing to do his homework or contacting the man's former wife. On June 14, the 53-year-old private-hire driver, who cannot be named owing to a gag order to protect the victim's identity, was sentenced to two years' jail after he pleaded guilty to three counts of ill-treating the child. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Jocelyn Teo told the court that the man had custody of the victim following his divorce, and the father-and-son pair lived in a flat near Kallang Road.

Over 100 line staff employed to the five star Round Hill Hotel and Villas, located in Hopewell, Hanover, have taken strike action, affecting operations at the resort. The employees, who are represented by the National Workers Union (NWU),...

Despite having already offered its condolences through their Embassy in Malawi, the US President Joe Biden, in a bid to underline US shared grief to Malawi, today instructed his Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to hold a phone conversation with President Lazarus Chakwera where, officially, the people of US expressed their condolences to people of […] The post US Secretary of State Blinken consoles for Chilima’s passing through phone conversation with Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There are 59,000 Indian doctors in the US – one in five (or 22%) of all immigrant doctors are Indians. In comparison, there are only 16,000 doctors who were born in China and Hong Kong (or 6% of the immigrant doctor population) who are currently practicing in the US. Pakistan rounds off the top-three with 13,000 immigrant doctors (constituting 5% to the immigrant doctor population).

Admiring his commitment to serve people, PM Modi wrote on X, «Met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. I admire his commitment to serve people and make our planet better. Also invited him to visit India.» PM Modi and the Pope were seen engaging in a light-hearted conversation. The Pope, in a wheelchair, was escorted around the table to greet each leader at the summit venue of Borgo Egnazia.

The rate was at the level of 15.16% in late May 2024 and 14.95% in the middle of the last month

The official euro rate was increased to 95.1514 rubles, the official yuan rate is fixed at 12.1629 rubles

According to the Russian leader, «there was an opportunity for a civilized way out of the situation» in Ukraine at that time

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said in an interview earlier that no one knows who many hostages held in the Gaza Strip are still alive

«In total, 33.9 mln tons of various goods were transported in containers (+9.2%),» the company noted

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India, conducted in seven phases, concluded with PM Narendra Modi sworn in for a third term. Social media platforms played a crucial role, serving as key battlegrounds for the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc to connect with millions instantly. This underscores the growing importance of digital platforms in political campaigns.

The southwest monsoon is likely to advance into the whole of sub-Himalayan West Bengal and some parts of Gangetic West Bengal in the next four to five days, the Met Department said on Friday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places is very likely to continue over the state's northern districts.

L'indépendance financière par l'entrepreneuriat et l'autonomisation de la femme rurale comme voie de sortie des différentes violences sont entre autres batailles que mènent Mariette Raissa Kombila et les femmes de son association «Mouetse». Sous la houlette de Sonia Manomba, Déléguée spéciale adjoint de la ville de Tchibanga, le projet a connu un franc succès grâce à l'assiduité, la détermination et la volonté de Richard Mfoumbi, Sabine Marcelle Matchiendy et Serge tous membres de (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

More and more countries aspire to become free of the legacy of colonialism, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

It’s not impossible that the Ukraine conflict could eventually lead to a nuclear conflict. In which there will be no winners Read Full Article at RT.com

At least five people were hurt after a Ukrainian projectile hit a residential building in Russia’s Belgorod Region, the governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Putin offered Ukraine a set of conditions in order to initiate a ceasefire and begin negotiations and Kiev has turned it down Read Full Article at RT.com

It is becoming harder for the West to convince the global majority with its propaganda on Ukraine, Russia’s UN envoy has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Beledweyne (HOL) - A delegation led by the chief of the Hawadle community, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, arrived in the Mahas district in the Hiiraan region on Friday to conclude a consultation conference.

[Daily News] MINISTER for Finance Dr Mwigulu Nchemba on Thursday presented the 2024/25 budget, themed «Sustainable Economic Transformation through Fiscal Consolidation and Investment in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation for Improved Livelihoods,» aligning it with Tanzania's Development Vision 2025 and global commitments.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenyan government plans to borrow Sh263 billion from the domestic market to help finance the Sh3.92 trillion budget for the fiscal year running from June 2024 to July 2025.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has confirmed that a deal has been reached with the African National Congress (ANC) after «intense but very mature negotiations». The DA was the official opposition when the ANC ruled with a majority in Parliament.

Now we can be clear - despite Labour's endless pledges not to raise taxes, Keir Starmer and his Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will pile on the agony if they are voted into government on July 4.

RIYADH: Al-Zamazma Company has distributed more than 35 million bottles of Zamzam water to residences and reception centers across Makkah, reported Saudi Press Agency on Friday. The gesture is part of ongoing efforts to ensure pilgrims have easy access to the sacred water throughout their Hajj journey. Yasser bin Sulaiman Shushu, board member of Al-Zamazma Company, praised the dedication of the teams which delivered the water. Distribution is via the Zamzam digital platform, which integrates with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s Nusuk platform, he said.

In sweltering temperatures, Muslim pilgrims in Makkah converged on a vast tent camp in the desert on Friday, officially opening the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Ahead of their trip, they circled the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque, Islam’s holiest site. More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world have already amassed in and around Makkah for the Hajj, and the number was still growing as more pilgrims from inside Saudi Arabia joined.   Saudi authorities expected the number to exceed 2 million this year.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense is ready to provide safety and security services, including the air ambulance, as pilgrims gather at the tent city of Mina. The Kingdom has launched the air ambulance service to enhance healthcare for pilgrims undertaking Hajj this season. The first emergency case had already been transported, the ministry said on Friday.

The Icelandic parliament, Althingi, has approved the immigration bill by Minister of Justice Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir.

An unprecedented increase in SO2 has been detected in Edinburgh, Scotland. The volcanic eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row is believed to be responsible. BBC reports.