Matthew Hyde, the former university student who held his girlfriend captive in a dorm room and tortured her over a year ago, has pleaded guilty to assault charges and was remanded for sentencing on October 25 in the Home Circuit Court. Hyde, 21, on...

Restoring full train service on the East-West Line (EWL) is a challenging task due to the extensive damage to the MRT tracks and equipment, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat on Thursday (Sept 26) night. Chee was visiting the Ulu Pandan Depot, where he met some of the 300 engineers and technicians from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and rail operator SMRT who «have been working day and night» since a faulty train caused service disruption on Wednesday morning. «As the damage is very extensive, they have to do this carefully and it requires a lot of time,» he told the media. A bogie — an undercarriage with wheels — of a defective train had derailed on the track between Dover and Clementi stations, causing 34 rail breaks along a 1.6-kilometer stretch of track, said LTA and SMRT on Thursday evening.

SINGAPORE — A man insisted on following a woman home in a private-hire car after they had drinks and violated her when she fell asleep. During the journey, Muhammad Syafiq Danial Abdullah unzipped his trousers and forced himself on her. When the 37-year-old woman woke up a while later, she found herself lying face down on the man's lap. On Sept 26, Syafiq, who is now 26 years old, was sentenced to six years and eight months' jail and six strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to a charge of rape. The definition of rape in the Penal Code was expanded in 2020 to include oral and anal penetration without consent. Another charge, for molesting the woman in the car, was taken into consideration in sentencing. Syafiq, who worked as a commercial diver at the time, met the victim for the first time on the evening of Sept 24, 2022, at a band performance. They had separately gone to a restaurant in Upper Circular Road to support their friends, who were members of the same band. After the performance, the woman met Syafiq when she joined her friend at his table.

A man went online to rant about his «super horrible» dining experience, but the restaurant involved has since shared with Stomp that there is more to the story. Stomp contributor Sean visited Han Jia Bak Kut Teh's Hougang RiverCourt outlet for lunch on Sept 9 and later recounted his experience in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group. He said: «We had been to this place before. Previously their food was nice and tasty and with good service. Today my experience at this place was super horrible.» Sean took issue with the «bad service» from a staff member, who had apparently keyed in an incomplete order and caused «confusion». He was also surprised that the appearance of his food was «so dark», adding: «I told my son maybe it's just the appearance and it may taste nice after all. We continued to have our lunch and the food was really really terrible. Due to the excess dark sauce put in their sauce, the food tasted bitter.» According to Sean, an employee ignored him when he raised the issue, while another responded, «Then what you want me to do?»

The sides «reaffirmed their mutual determination to maintain active foreign policy coordination within the framework of the UN and other international platforms,» the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is urging all homeowners to prioritise insurance coverage to safeguard against natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs,...

Certain countries are trying to normalize the conversation of nuclear weapons and their proliferation, and it is the duty of the IAEA to prevent it, Rafael Grossi said

The two leaders «tasked their teams to engage in intensive consultations regarding next steps,» the White House press service said in a statement

The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Sergey Lavrov and Bakhtiyor Saidov discussed a number of important bilateral matters and exchanged opinions on various regional and international problems

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The National Works Agency is advising that the road through the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine is now impassable due to a landslide near Kent Village. It says it has sought the assistance of the Jamaica Public Service...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging senior citizens to become more technologically savvy, in order to be less vulnerable to scammers. The minister was addressing the graduation ceremony of the National...

WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on former member of Haiti's Parliament, Prophane Victor, “for his role in forming, supporting, and arming gangs that have committed serious human rights abuse in...

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Helene strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall on Florida's northwest coast tonight, forecasters said, warning that the enormous storm could create a «nightmare» surge...

One non-profit organization is laying claim to the phrase 'Every Child Matters' in an attempt to control how it is used.

Mounties in Nunavut have made an arrest in the murder of a 15-year-old girl almost 40 years ago.

This briefing provides a summary of the recent economic developments in the EU Member States and gives an overview of relevant economic projections forecasted by major international and EU institutions. Annex 1 includes latest GDP data and forecasts for all EU Member States and Annex 2 the latest inflation data and developments. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The United Nations Summit of the Future took place in New York from 22 to 23 September 2024 in the absence of the leaders of the five UN Security Council permanent members. The focus was on revitalising multilateralism and adapting UN policies to 'the needs and interests' of current and future generations. In a sign of continuity and commitment to agreed targets, the UN members reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of Agenda 2030 and its 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). The summit adopted a 'Pact for the Future', a 'Global Digital Compact' and a 'Declaration on Future Generations', despite Russia's last-minute attempts to derail the process. These three 'soft law' milestone agreements place inter-generational responsibility (a key commitment in the 1945 UN Charter) and long-term thinking at the core of the UN's future action and policies. Intense inter-governmental negotiations led by three pairs of co-facilitators (Germany and Namibia for the pact, Sweden and Zambia for the compact and the Netherlands and Jamaica for the declaration) with input from stakeholders including the EU, preceded the summit. This allowed buy-in from both developing and developed countries, ultimately building the widest possible consensus on the pact. The pact now includes 56 actions intended to strengthen the inter-generational bond, anticipate risk and futureproof policies at the UN, regional and national level. Futureproofing policies, an EU priority, made it into the pact. In time, this could lead to increased synergies between the EU and the UN, as it begins to implement the pact. In the run-up to the summit, UN members made progress on institutional reform and bolder language was included on Security Council reform. Institutional reform remains a key long-term challenge, impacting the UN's ability to deliver on its core mission: world-wide development, poverty eradication and peace and stability. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Across the world and especially in developed countries, there has been a decline in trust in democratic institutions, an increase in political discontent and citizen dissatisfaction, and a resulting decrease in voter turnout. Economic crises, climate disruptions and the COVID-19 pandemic have only exacerbated these sentiments. In the late 1980s, participatory budgeting – an approach that allows citizens to directly engage in budgetary decisions – emerged as one of the most promising solutions to this global democratic malaise. By involving citizens in the allocation of public funds, this approach enhances public trust and accountability in governance. It is best described as a co-production process that not only allows citizens and professionals to cooperate and deliberate but also counters populist narratives and educates younger generations on resource prioritisation. Broad public involvement and deliberation are the rule, with the aim being to make budgetary processes inclusive, transparent and democratic. What makes participatory budgeting different from other participatory methods is its focus on financial processes, openness to the public, cyclical nature, reliance on public deliberation and accountability. It is applied in thousands of towns, cities and regions across the world and enjoys the support of governments, civil society and international organisations. It addresses both socio-economic and democratic goals and seeks to enhance public infrastructure and services while promoting political equality and transparency. This democratic innovation allows citizens to shape the space in which they live. Additionally, it reconfigures public governance by redefining the roles and relationships of citizens, civil servants and politicians. It is particularly effective in local governance, but also has a growing application in communities, in schools, community groups and even prisons, for instance. Some of the challenges facing public budgeting include limited participation of marginalised groups, the risk of co-optation by political interests and difficulties in implementation. However, its potential to revitalise democratic engagement and foster inclusive governance makes participatory budgeting a crucial tool in addressing some of the issues that are currently eroding the global democratic order. This briefing updates a 2016 briefing by Gianluca Sgueo. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

In a decree issued on 1 July, Tunisian President Kais Saied called a presidential election for 6 October 2024. In doing so Saied is setting himself up for probable re-election, as all but one of the opposition candidates are in prison or have been declared ineligible by the Tunisian electoral commission. A third candidate who had been approved by the electoral commission was handed a 20-month prison sentence on 19 September. Now seeking re-election for a second 5-year term, Saied was first elected to office in 2019 as an anti establishment candidate promising to root out corruption and address poverty. He took full control of the country in 2021, dismissing the elected parliament and deciding to rule by decree, a move the opposition and international community slammed as a coup. A new constitution, approved by referendum in 2022, established a presidential system and paralysed parliament. The EU is now facing a dilemma as to how to support internal democratic processes and advance implementation of the EU-Tunisia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which prioritises measures against irregular migration. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are separated by one percent in Georgia and Arizona and are tied in North Carolina, according to a poll Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have killed over 1,300 people and aim to terrorize civilians into leaving their homes, Firass Abiad has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Aucune condamnation internationale n'est intervenue, 24H après la chute d'un missile balistique sans tête nucléaire à quelques centaines du territoire polynésien. «Un tir de routine» pour la Russie évoqué en 5 petites lignes par le Haut-Commissaire Eric Spitz qui intervenait pendant... la soirée de gala de la Fête Nationale de la République populaire de Chine. Circulez, y a rien à voir ?

SINGAPORE – The first flats from the Bidadari housing estate have hit the resale market and analysts say the initial transactions show there is strong demand for flats in the area, especially from young couples looking to buy their first homes. According to Housing Board data, four transactions have been lodged for flats in Bidadari Park Drive. Three were four-room flats that transacted for between $937,500 and $1.17 million. The remaining transaction was a 113 sq m five-room unit that was sold for $1.2 million. Some analysts say the prices could serve as benchmarks for other transactions in the area, while others cautioned against thinking that “million-dollar” transactions would be the norm for flats there. The deals were among the first resale transactions from the new estate, where flats in Alkaff Vista – which comprises 199 four-room and 151 five-room flats – recently fulfilled their five-year minimum occupation period (MOP). Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in Bidadari were significantly oversubscribed when launched in November 2015, with as many as 20 applicants vying for a five-room unit.

An Australian man has tragically died while travelling on a cruise in Vanuatu.

Today marks one week since Bob Loughman, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanna, was removed from his position as Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Tourism, Industry, and Ni-Vanuatu Business Development.

V-Lab and Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vanuatu’s Department of Industry (DoI) to assist five Ni-Vanuatu businesses in beginning to export their products internationally.

The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MOTC) has announced the commitment made between the Vanuatu Government and Royal Caribbean Cruises to approve and stock onboard Vanuatu Made products for ships sailing from Sydney to Brisbane…

The Acting Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, confirmed that the government will use funds allocated for the cash transfer initiative to address the teachers’ claims this year.

David Lammy’s accusations of “imperialism” are the latest in a campaign of revisionism, the Russian mission in South Africa has said Read Full Article at RT.com