A bus captain was allegedly assaulted while servicing his route between Changi Village Terminal and Kampong Bahru Terminal on Aug 16, Go-Ahead Singapore said in a Facebook post on Thursday (Aug 26).The operator said the incident took place around 5.20pm on Service 2, disrupting the trip.This is the second case of alleged assault of a Go-Ahead bus captain in three months.The bus captain in the latest case sought medical attention at Changi General Hospital, according to the post.«He has since returned to work, and we are continuing to provide him with our full support,» Go-Ahead Singapore said, adding that a police report has been lodged, and it is cooperating with ongoing investigations.The bus operator stressed that it does not condone any form of abuse of violence against its colleagues, who «carry out their duties every day so that commuters can reach their destinations safely».«They deserve to be treated with respect and should never have to face abuse or violence while doing their job.»Their safety and well-being remain our priority, and we will continue to do our part to support and protect them."
A snake was seen slithering about outside a glass enclosure in Mandai's RepTopia, according to a video uploaded to Instagram by user Azulesoctopus on Monday (Aug 24).In the video, the snake, a painted bronzeback, is seen moving across a rocky structure connected to the glass enclosure, surrounded by guests.One of two staff members next to it then reaches down, holding the snake's tail with a gloved right hand while wrangling its body with her left.Once secured, the snake is then escorted away as the video ends.Reacting to the sight, Azulesoctopus shared that they were just about to step into the reptile exhibition, but overheard a visitor informing staff of the situation.«My heart skipped a beat,» they laughed.Mandai Wildlife Group told 8world that the incident took place on Sunday (Aug 23) and that staff immediately arrived after the visitor alerted them to the snake outside the exhibit.«Snakes typically do not harm people unless provoked,» the spokesperson said. «If given sufficient space, they will usually leave on their own.»
Political leaders are speaking out against an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, saying the move is offensive and doesn't hold water in Canada.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has told its staff not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as ‘terrorist,’ according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Donald Trump has officially renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” amid an escalating trade war with Canada Read Full Article at RT.com
Ces derniers jours, les agents de la brigade des douanes de Papeete, en mission de recherche de stupéfiants à Huahine, ont découvert plusieurs plantations sauvages de cannabis. Au total, 513 kg de stupéfiants ont été saisis puis détruits sur place avec l’accord du parquet.
NDRF has deployed 20 teams — 11 in UP and nine in Bihar — for evacuation, relief and rescue operations in case these areas experience floods and waterlogging. These include an NDRF team deployed in Kushinagar district, near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. In a media briefing, NDRF IG Narendra Bundela said floods have caused massive destruction in Nepal with hundreds of people, including Indian tourists, reported missing.
PM Modi’s bilateral with Putin, the first since the Russian President visited India in Dec 2025 for the annual summit, will follow external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow this week for a meeting of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation during which he also called on Putin.
Govt data showed India exported 2.4 million tonnes (MT) of diesel in July this year, up from 2.2 MT in the corresponding month last year, while total petroleum product exports rose from 5 MT to 5.5 MT. Diesel is currently commanding nearly 70% premium over crude, making exports lucrative for refiners despite the windfall gains tax govt brought in to ensure adequate domestic stocks.
The bench also directed states/Union territories and high courts to conduct periodic training and sensitisation programmes for judicial officers, police officials, prosecutors, protection officers, counsellors through judicial academies, police training institutions and other appropriate bodies. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih said there was a need for time-bound completion of trial in dowry cases and directed the high courts to periodically review pending criminal appeals.
From Sept 4, businesses will also get access to a self-serve ChatGPT ads manager, with daily campaign budgets starting at Rs 725, potentially opening the platform to smaller advertisers alongside large brands. An OpenAI spokesperson told TOI that the company expects early advertiser interest across travel, financial services, retail, and health and beauty.
According to the journalist, US intelligence agencies may have concluded after the agent’s detention that Israel was aware of Epstein’s client list and the potential value of compromising material
Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Paul Richard Gallagher is in Russia on a five-day working visit, which began on Monday
Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, announced on August 25 that the military force will be dissolved and integrated with the Syrian army
Rodion Miroshnik says more than 300 people were wounded, including 17 minors, since the start of 2026
Mohsen Rezaei said that Washington’s shift toward economic pressure demonstrates that «a military solution to the conflict produces limited results»
Emergency services launched an urgent search after the incident at a farm in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich in Cheshire yesterday lunchtime.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has accepted invitations to four debates ahead of November’s election in a state that has become crucial to each party’s potential path to power in the Senate.
A new site offers “officially unofficial” items “for a place that may or may not exist.”
In a 22-page letter, the North Carolina Republican sought to rebut an ethics report that concluded he engaged in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct.”
The BBC has rolled out a fake news piece on a looming attack on UK drone plants, misrepresenting their source as a senior Russian official Read Full Article at RT.com
Makokou, 26 août 2026-La participation de Fortescue Belinga au Forum économique de l'Ogooué-Ivindo a replacé le projet minier au centre des discussions sur la diversification économique du Gabon. Devant les acteurs institutionnels, les élus et les représentants des communautés, le directeur général de Fortescue Belinga, Edward Kalajzic, a présenté l'état d'avancement des travaux et la vision à long terme portée par le groupe. Une assise financière solide pour accompagner un projet de (...) - MINES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Ce , 25 Août 2026 Dans la dynamique de proximité voulue par le Président de la République, le Compagnon Emmanuel Maguegui, Conseiller Départemental de la Boumi-Louetsi et militant de l'Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB), a rencontré ce lundi, l'ensemble des chefs de quartiers et des regroupements de la ville de Nzénzélé. La rencontre a débuté autour d'un repas fraternel. Briser la glace et rappeler que le développement commence par la "Nous devons d'abord être solidaires entre (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Libreville le 27 août 2026- Au Gabon, plusieurs véhicules prennent feu, parfois même en l'absence de leurs propriétaires. Face à ces incidents répétés, une question devient incontournable : le carburant vendu dans certaines stations-service est-il réellement conforme aux normes ? Il est temps que les autorités compétentes cessent de rester silencieuses. Si le carburant n'est pas en cause, qu'on le prouve par des analyses. Et s'il l'est, que les responsabilités soient établies. Les (...) - FAITS DIVERS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Ces derniers jours, les agents de la brigade des douanes de Papeete, en mission de recherche de stupéfiants à Huahine, ont découvert plusieurs plantations sauvages de cannabis. Au total, 513 kg de stupéfiants ont été saisis puis détruits sur place avec l’accord du parquet.
Forty migrants who disappeared from UK asylum hotels as children remain unaccounted for, according to a parliamentary report Read Full Article at RT.com
Kevin Warsh will speak in Jackson Hole in a keynote that will garner significant attention in light of the recent Treasury intervention Read Full Article at RT.com
Kiev is rounding up men in the streets, facing a growing backlash, and quietly testing the idea of mobilizing women Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia has condemned plans to build a supermarket and logistics center on the site of a former Nazi women’s concentration camp in Austria Read Full Article at RT.com
The same factor that's sent fuel prices soaring has created a massive turnaround for provincial government's budget.
Primary teacher Charles Miles sought to tell bosses at the Dwight School that he only abused the drug to 'relax' and that he was 'pretty controlled'.
