If you are still wondering why the public warning system (PWS) sounded earlier today (Feb 1) at 3pm, that's because Singapore has kicked off its annual Total Defence exercise, codenamed Exercise SG Ready (ESR).This year's ESR, now in its third run, will involve over 1,000 organisations participating in a series of simulated activities over a two-week period from Feb 1 to 15, to test their readiness for disruptions. It will focus on digital disruptions and the ensuing impact on businesses, communities and homes.Speaking at the launch of the Total Defence Commemoration Event at Our Tampines Hub on Sunday (Feb 1), Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo pointed to the one-off sounding of the PWS on Sunday, instead of the usual Feb 15, to illustrate the need for Singaporeans to be prepared.«This year, we sounded it (PWS) early to mark the start of the exercise. Why? Because crises often emerge when we don't expect it,» the minister explained.

A video of a passenger vaping next to a bus captain has gained attention on social media.Posted by the Instagram account Sgfollowsall on Friday (Jan 30), a young man films himself vaping in bus 974. He discreetly approaches the bus captain, who was unaware of the man blowing out smoke in his direction.The 10-second clip has reached 198,000 views and over 2,000 likes at the time of writing.Netizens in the comments section criticised the passenger, with some tagging the Singapore Police Force and Health Sciences Authority.Since Sept 1, 2025, vape users have faced increased fines of $500 for those under the age of 18, and $700 for adults, up from $300 and $500 previously.Repeat offenders will face a maximum fine of $2,000.Over the last four months of 2025, 51 individuals were caught at land, sea and air checkpoints for smuggling regular e-vaporisers. More than 41,000 e-vaporisers and related components were seized overall.[[nid:729155]]syarifahsn@asiaone.com

If you're into aircraft and aviation, this may just be the event for you - especially if you've yet to attend your first airshow.The Singapore Airshow 2026, taking place between Feb 3 and 8 at the Changi Exhibition Centre, has returned for its 10th edition and will feature crowd-favourite aerial and static displays, Experia Events managing director Leck Chet Lam shared with media on Sunday (Feb 1).This year's airshow will involve over 1,000 participating companies with over 100,000 attendees representing 136 countries and regions, according to Leck, with 16 country pavilions.In 2024, the airshow had brought $391 million economic spending contributed to Singapore's economy, with this year's edition poised to deliver similar scale, and perhaps more.The aerial display will see military aircraft of six air forces taking to the skies during the airshow, including our own Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).

The Prime Minister said the disgraced former Duke of York had a duty to the victims of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The extraordinary exchange is contained in the tranche of three million documents released as part of The Epstein Files on Friday.

In an email exchange from September 2013 Sir Richard also offered advice about how the convicted child sex offender could rehabilitate his image.

A frightening dry spell is tightening its grip on southern Malawi, raising serious fears of a food security and economic crisis that could affect millions of people. Weather experts have warned that 19 districts in the southern region are facing a prolonged period of below-normal rainfall, a situation that threatens to destroy crops, reduce water […] The post Weather experts warn of punishing dry spell as southern Malawi stares at looming food crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government is facing mounting criticism after failing to meet its own target of constructing 900 health posts across the country, a flagship promise meant to bring health services closer to ordinary citizens. Instead of completing the project this year as planned, government has now shifted the goalposts to 2030, admitting that only 235 […] The post Govt misses target on 900 health posts as communities continue to walk for health care appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This policy decision reveals far more about government unpreparedness than it does about innovation in education. On the surface, moving over 100 self-upgraded primary school teachers to secondary schools sounds like a practical solution to an urgent problem. Secondary schools are understaffed, enrolment has surged due to free secondary education, and classrooms are overflowing. Government […] The post ANALYSIS | Free Secondary Education Exposed: Government Sends Underpaid Primary Teachers to Patch a Broken System appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Defence, Dr. Feston Kaunda, has commended CTS for the establishment of CTS Funeral Services, describing it as a timely initiative that will ease the burden on families during times of loss. Speaking during the official launch of CTS Funeral Services held on Saturday at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, Dr. Kaunda said […] The post Minister Applauds CTS for Launching Funeral Services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Political commentator Emmanuel Luleya Makatani of Blantyre has strongly condemned what he has described as a growing culture of disrespect and personal attacks in Malawi’s political parties, warning that such behaviour is poisoning democracy and destroying the very foundations of political movements. Makatani has specifically called on the UTM Party to rein in its social […] The post Political Commentator Makatani condemns politics of insults, defends Kambala as founding father of UTM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Trump has instructed the DHS not to intervene in protests in Democrat-run cities unless local governments formally request help Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk has warned that US doctors who perform gender transition procedures on minors could face thousands of lawsuits Read Full Article at RT.com

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized that the Union Budget must translate projected economic growth into job creation, warning that jobless growth offers no benefit to India's youth. He highlighted employment generation as a key expectation, especially with robust growth prospects flagged by the Economic Survey. States, including Kerala facing upcoming elections, are also keenly awaiting central government support.

A total of 24 persons will be charged in court in the coming week for allegedly acting as money mules in various scams.The 16 men and eight women, aged between 16 and 51, are suspected of perpetuating scams such as government officials impersonation scams, job scams, e-commerce scams, investment scams, internet love scams and sexual services scams.Police said in a media release on Sunday (Feb 1) that more than $3.1 million were lost in these scams.They are accused of facilitating scam activities by relinquishing or selling their bank accounts, assisting to receive or transfer funds or collecting cash from scam victims and enabled criminal syndicates to commit money laundering.Some allegedly tricked banks into opening personal accounts before handing over their internet banking credentials to unknown people.Examples of their alleged offences include: disclosing Singpass credentials unlawfully thereby enabling criminal syndicates to misuse his identity in the opening of bank account; and assisting criminal syndicates to register SIM cards in return for promised monetary rewards.

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing 31-year-old man, Cavan Yeo Ying Yong.In a news release on Sunday (Feb 1), the police said Yeo was last seen on Saturday, at around 6.40pm along Koon Seng Road. He was wearing a green top and dark blue shorts at that time.Checks by AsiaOne indicate that the area comprises landed residential units with peranakan shophouses nearby.Those with information are urged to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential, said the police. editor@asiaone.com 

A video of a passenger vaping next to a bus conductor has gained attention on social media.Posted by the Instagram account Sgfollowsall on Friday (Jan 30), a young man films himself vaping in bus 974. He discreetly approaches the bus conductor, who was unaware of the man blowing out smoke in his direction.The 10-second clip has reached 198,000 views and over 2,000 likes at the time of writing.Netizens in the comments section criticised the passenger, with some tagging the Singapore Police Force and Health Sciences Authority.Since Sept 1, 2025, vape users have faced increased fines of $500 for those under the age of 18, and $700 for adults, up from $300 and $500 previously.Repeat offenders will face a maximum fine of $2,000.Over the last four months of 2025, 51 individuals were caught at land, sea and air checkpoints for smuggling regular e-vaporisers. More than 41,000 e-vaporisers and related components were seized overall.[[nid:729155]]syarifahsn@asiaone.com

The message, sent in January 2010, was included in millions of documents relating to the disgraced financier made public by the US Department of Justice on Friday.

The photograph, which has been released as part of the Epstein files, apparently shows Lord Mandelson talking to a woman who is wearing a white bath robe.

The King's brother, 65, included a series of snaps of the sisters in two festive emails sent in 2011 and 2012, files released by the US Department of Justice last night show.

Distinctive pieces of home decor seen in the background of the three images suggest Andrew was likely inside the paedophile financier's seven-storey New York home.

Susan and John Letby also said that the chief investigating officer at the force which investigated the deaths of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital 'seemed to have a deep hatred' of them.

Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of D.C. was accused of bias by the Justice Department, which then failed to provide evidence against him.

After Christian Menefee is sworn in, Democrats will have 214 House seats. Republicans currently hold 218, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a razor-thin majority.

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