Singapore's 15th Parliament will hold its first session on Sept 5 at 5pm.The sitting would commence with the election of the Speaker and the swearing-in of Members of the Parliament (MP) who were elected during General Election 2025, said Leader of the House Indranee Rajah in a media release on Friday (June 13).Seah Kian Peng has been serving as Speaker since 2023.President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will then deliver his opening address, where he will outline the priorities, policies and programmes of the Government.Debates on the President's Address will subsequently occur between Sept 22 and 26.The 14th Parliament was dissolved on April 15 ahead of the General Election on May 3.The 15th Parliament will have 99 MPs consisting of 97 elected MPs and two Non-Constituency MPs comprising Andre Low and Eileen Chong from the Workers' Party.

Cashless payments are meant to offer convenience but for one customer at a porridge stall in Westgate, it led to a pricey mistake.While paying for his $5.40 meal at Mung Zuk in Westgate, a Caucasian customer accidentally transferred $540 instead, Shin Min Daily News reported.The transaction occurred on Tuesday (June 10) at around 2pm but it wasn't until later that staff realised the overpayment.In a Facebook post shared a few hours later, the eatery appealed for help locating the customer. «As soon as we realised the overpayment, our team searched around the mall to try and find him, but unfortunately, we could not locate him,» the Facebook caption read.

A Malaysian man's attempt to depart Singapore illegally was thwarted by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Thursday (June 12).Hiding in a Malaysia-registered grey lorry, the man was looking to exit the country via Tuas Checkpoint, said ICA in a Facebook post on June 13.However, ICA officers carried out enhanced checks at the checkpoint and discovered him lying flat in a corner of the lorry's cargo compartment.The man as well as the vehicle's driver and attendant have since been arrested and referred to ICA's Enforcement Division for further investigation. In the Facebook post, ICA stated that it takes attempts to enter or depart Singapore illegally as a serious matter.

Russia has successfully tested eight new anti-aircraft laser-based systems, the government has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The gunman impersonating a police officer also injured another Democratic state senator and his wife, local authorities have reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

La deuxième édition de la Nuit des trails a eu lieu hier soir dans les hauteurs de la vallée d’Opunohu à Moorea. Sur un parcours de 42 km ou 21 km, les coureurs ont du franchir plusieurs cols de nuit pour rallier l'arrivée. C'est un péruvien vivant à Tahiti, Delbi Villa Gongora, qui s'est imposé sur le marathon.

The Iranian President added that Tehran would not change its position on its nuclear file, and it would not negotiate as long as Israeli attacks continued

Russia and Ukraine are carrying out «the planned prisoner swaps - large numbers of prisoners are being exchanged,» the US leader added

That said, the US president noted that he did not consider peaceful settlement possible if Iran has a nuclear weapon

«We have gotten many of the hostages back,» the US President added

The US House Oversight Committee has accused the two Democrats of “falsely” claiming they had the situation under control Read Full Article at RT.com

Libreville, le 14 juin 2025-La Société d'Exploitation du Transgabonais (SETRAG) informe ses usagers qu'un déraillement de train de minerais est survenu ce samedi 14 juin 2025, aux environs de 10h, aux points kilométriques 574+500 et 574+100, entre les gares de Lifouta et de Mboungou Badouma. L'incident a provoqué d'importants dégâts matériels sur environ 150 mètres de voie ferrée. Aucun blessé n'est à déplorer. Nos équipes techniques sont actuellement mobilisées pour rétablir la (...) - TRANSPORTS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Depuis plusieurs jours, une vague d'émotion traverse Libreville et plusieurs autres localités du pays, en réaction aux opérations de déguerpissement menées dans les zones classées d'utilité publique (ZUP). Ces opérations, parfaitement légales, sont perçues par de nombreux citoyens comme abruptes, mal préparées et socialement violentes. Pourtant, l'État exerce ici un droit reconnu et une obligation de fond : celle de garantir un aménagement rationnel du territoire et de reprendre (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Afin d'assurer le bon déroulement des épreuves écrites du baccalauréat, les autorités gabonaises ont pris des dispositions exceptionnelles en faveur des candidats résidant dans les zones récemment touchées par l'opération de déguerpissement à Libreville. À compter du mardi 17 juin, ces élèves seront accueillis dans les internats du Complexe Léon Mba et du Lycée Paul Indjendjet Gondjout. L'annonce a été faite le 13 juin par la ministre d'État à l'Éducation nationale, Camelia (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

An internal memo reviewed by The Post sets a 60-day deadline for the targeted nations to conform with certain requirements, or face a full or partial entry ban.

Indian maritime forces successfully transferred tow control of the distressed MV Wan Hai 503 to the Offshore Warrior, averting a potential environmental crisis off the Kerala coast. Despite challenging weather conditions, a Navy Sea King helicopter facilitated the salvage team's boarding. The vessel is now being towed westwards, escorted by ICG vessels, while firefighting efforts continue to address remaining hotspots.

The UN Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, emphasizing the 'High Seas Treaty' to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. India pledged to ratify the treaty soon and proposed a 10-point roadmap for sustainable ocean governance. The conference also highlighted growing calls for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, reflecting a global commitment to ocean health.

India has distanced itself from an SCO statement condemning Israel's strikes on Iran, reflecting its continued support for Israel. This follows India's abstention from a UN vote seeking a Gaza ceasefire. While India values its ties with Iran and the SCO for trade and counterterrorism, its strong relationship with Israel, particularly in defense, appears to be a deciding factor.

«Our president noted that the prisoner swaps are being carried out right now, including those severely wounded or under the age of 25,» Yury Ushakov said

«As in their previous conversation, both presidents noted the brotherhood in arms during World War II,» the Kremlin official Yury Ushakov said

The Uranium Conversion Facility and the Fuel Plate Fabrication Plant were among the damaged buildings, according to the agency

Vladimir Putin extended congratulations to his US counterpart Donald Trump on his birthday in the telephone conversation, Yury Ushakov added

The International Atomic Energy Agency said that Iran's nuclear facilities in Isfahan had been attacked several times

Washington, the world’s greatest bully, has enabled the attack on Iran by writing a blank check to the aggressor Read Full Article at RT.com

A Croatian diplomat and his wife have received minor injuries during ballistic missile strikes on Tel Aviv Read Full Article at RT.com

She called for national reconciliation and, in 1990, became her country’s first female head of state

Aids Healthcare Foundation Malawi (AHF Malawi) – a subsidiary of the global nonprofit providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay – has called for increased and enhanced financing towards menstrual health and hygiene in an effort to improve girls’ and female students’ access to education, health, and overall well-being. AHF Malawi Advocacy […] The post AHF Malawi calls for greater financing towards menstrual health, hygiene for girls, female students appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

New entrant into Malawi’s political arena and hot presidential race, Adil James Chilungo, has said he is “angry enough” to end “man-made hunger”, poverty and high interest loans, among many other problems affecting people. Chilungo, who begins his political career as an independent presidential candidate in the forthcoming general election scheduled for September, added his […] The post September presidential election: candidate Adil James Chilungo claims has ‘anger’ to end Malawi’s problems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the most heavily used cycling routes in the capital area is set to be closed for over a year due to major infrastructure work. The closure began this week and is not expected to end until August next year. Pedestrians and cyclists will be diverted to a longer detour route, which is necessary due to land conservation measures.

The Defense Ministry in Moscow has confirmed the swap was in accord with the agreement reached during talks in Istanbul earlier this month Read Full Article at RT.com