Thune hopes Democrats will soon, under pressure, vote to reopen the government: “It’s up to them.”
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 4,200 packets of chewing tobacco into Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint on Oct 2. In a Facebook post on Friday (Oct 10), ICA said that the Malaysia-registered lorry was identified for enhanced checks and more than 4,200 packets of chewing tobacco were found concealed in its consignment of goods declared as mattresses, polyfoam pillows, and plastic sheet rolls. The 23-year-old male Malaysian driver was arrested and the case referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation. Chewing tobacco, which contains carcinogens, or chemicals known to cause cancer, is a prohibited substance in Singapore. If convicted, the driver can be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $10,000, or both.On Sept 11, ICA officers foiled a similar attempt to smuggle prohibited items into Singapore via consignments of goods on a Malaysia-registered goods vehicle.
An Air India flight from Vienna to New Delhi was diverted to Dubai due to a suspected technical issue, landing safely and departing after necessary checks. This follows another incident on October 4 where an Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham deployed its Ram Air Turbine during landing, with all systems functioning normally and no injuries reported.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea for a CBI investigation into the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. These deaths were reportedly caused by a toxic cough syrup. The manufacturer's owner has been arrested. Several states have banned the syrup, and the factory has been sealed.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, accompanied by Deputy Secretary Michael J Rigas, will visit India from October 9-14 to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen the strategic partnership. The visit underscores the US commitment to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Indo-Pacific region, highlighting the unique rapport between Presidents Trump and Modi.
India is upgrading its Technical Mission in Kabul to an embassy, signaling a renewed commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty and regional stability. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted cooperation in mining and trade, while Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi pledged not to allow Afghan territory for anti-India activities, emphasising mutual respect and people-to-people ties.
Kejriwal also condemned the recent incident of a shoe-hurling attempt at the Chief Justice of India. «When a shoe was thrown at the Chief Justice of the country, their trolls on social media are insulting Dalits, even abusing Baba Saheb Ambedkar. Where have these people brought India today?» he asked in a post on X.
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has issued a call for world leaders to embrace a new model of cooperation between Africa and Europe, urging partnerships built on equality, shared risk, and mutual benefit, as global economic and political shifts reshape traditional approaches to globalisation.
[New Times] Rwanda's efforts to advance vaccine production, economic inclusion, and medical innovation have received a major boost after the European Union (EU) committed a new €95 million (over Rwf 160 billion) investment to support the initiatives.
[Daily Trust] A Nigerian corrections officer serving with the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Olukemi Ibikunle, has been named the recipient of the 2025 UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers.
This study serves as an evidence base to support policy discussions and contributes to a future revision of the Combined Transport Directive. It identifies and analyses a subset of the network of intermodal freight terminals across the European Union, offering insights into their location, served transport modes, physical area, handling capacity (in TEUs), loading equipment, and additional services provided. The report includes selected case studies that illustrate targeted actions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of terminal operations. Furthermore, it maps the main connections between inland and port-based terminals and key European seaports. A dedicated analysis is also presented on the average distances travelled to and from intermodal terminals in four selected EU Member States, providing context on logistical patterns and accessibility. Together, these findings lay the groundwork for informed policy development with a view to incentive the expansion of the EU’s multimodal freight transport framework. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government, in cooperation with international aid agencies, has repatriated 148 Somali citizens from Yemen.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has welcomed regional and international efforts that led to the recent agreement between Hamas and Israel, reached in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Thursday.
Jamaica and Barbados have agreed to implement a joint youth exchange programme under the Regional Youth in Agriculture Strategy to strengthen cooperation in livestock and crop production. The initiative, which is expected to begin by the fourth...
WESTERN BUREAU: Breast cancer remains one of Jamaica’s most personal and painful battles, a disease that has touched countless mothers, daughters, sisters, and even men. It’s a fight that tests courage, drains families emotionally and financially...
WESTERN BUREAU: FOLLOWING IN the wake of Wednesday’s first court hearing in the beach access lawsuit brought by residents of Flankers and surrounding communities against Sandals Resort International over access to the Flanker/Providence Beach in St...
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has raised concerns over reports that some members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are removing, destroying, or tampering with private and public CCTV cameras during police operations...
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Kenya President William Ruto on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation, on the sidelines of the 24th Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in Nairobi.
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that a staff visit to Kenya took stock of the latest macroeconomic developments and discussed reforms that could pave the way for a new programme.
Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) has seized several foreign fishing vessels accused of illegally operating off the coast of Puntland, authorities said on Thursday.
Les suspects d'une affaire de trafic d'Ice arrêtés ce week-end entre Moorea et Faa'a devaient être jugés aujourd'hui, en comparution immédiate. Près de 100 grammes d'ice et plus de 10 millions de francs en liquide avaient été trouvés lors des perquisitions. Les complices prévoyaient un voyage aux États-Unis pour encore importer de la methamphetamine
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has reappointed Lucien Wong as attorney-general for another three-year term.The new term will be from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029, said the Attorney-General's Chambers in a media statement on Friday (Oct 10). Wong was appointed as post-independence Singapore's ninth attorney-general on Jan 14, 2017, for a term of three years.He was reappointed for another two more terms on Jan 14, 2020, and Jan 14, 2023. AGC also said that Lionel Yee, who was appointed as deputy attorney-general on Jan 14, 2017, and reappointed for another two more terms in 2020 and 2023, will be reappointed for another three-year term.Yee's fourth term as deputy attorney-general will be from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029. [[nid:723384]]editor@asiaone.com
The North Korean leader stressed that life in North Korea can significantly improve
Letitia James, if convicted, could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to one million dollars
The country’s President Dina Boluarte will be notified of this decision so that she can exercise her right to defense
Staff from both chambers must now negotiate final, compromise legislation ahead of a vote expected later this fall.
Amid increasing global uncertainty, Singapore and New Zealand have elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) to «turn challenges into opportunities», said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Oct 10). PM Wong and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon were speaking at a joint press conference during PM Wong's first official visit to New Zealand this week, coinciding with 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.«Singapore and New Zealand may be small in size. But we have shown time and again that the power of our partnership far outweighs our scale. »By working closely together, I am confident [that] we can continue to turn challenges into opportunities, and deliver benefits for our peoples and the wider region," said PM Wong. Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipNew Zealand was Singapore's first bilateral free trade agreement partner in 2000.
The woman found dead in a Sengkang HDB unit on Monday (Oct 6) reportedly held degrees from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the University of Cambridge.The 47-year-old woman, Xu Na, had been found dead along with her father in their home at Block 324D Sengkang East Way at around 1.35pm, according to the police.Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Xu Rong (transliteration), Xu Na's classmate from NUS, said that he immediately recognised Xu Na upon seeing the photo released by the police in their appeal for her next-of-kin.He subsequently contacted his classmates and confirmed her identity, and they all expressed sorrow over her passing.According to Xu Rong, he and Xu Na were undergraduate students at the same time and studied Computer Science at NUS. He also described her as introverted, polite and kind.«At first, we weren't very close. Then she joined the Chinese Language Society at NUS, so I got to know her better. She also likes sports, and I used to play table tennis with her,» he told Shin Min.
The undisputed queen of the 'bonkbuster' sold more than 11 million books in the UK alone during her prolific career as one of Britain's most-popular female authors.
The North Korean leader said that the event would contribute to the growing relationship between Russia and North Korea
According to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, the anti-Russian orientation of the Moldovan military strategy for 2025-2035 is obvious
