The Vanuatu Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed two grant agreements, totalling $34.4 million (equivalent to over VT4 billion), to strengthen health and infrastructure resilience.

The unpaid risk allowance for members of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) has emerged as the third allowance dispute this year, following earlier issues involving teachers and nurses.

The Havannah Haven Marina, together with Havannah Haven Estates and Lapita Estate, is recording strong progress as development accelerates on what is set to become Vanuatu’s largest marina precinct, according to information provided by Director and General Manager (GM) of…

A Singaporean man lost all his digital assets of at least $100,000 after being tricked into downloading a 'beta game launcher' which contained malware.Phishing scam victim Mark Koh, 44, told Lianhe Zaobao on Monday (Dec 15) that he is an angel investor interested in Web3 — a term describing the next generation of the internet, one which is decentralised and blockchain-based.Angel investors are individuals who support the funding of startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for equity.Koh explained that he had seen a Telegram message about a new project called «MetaToy» and got into contact with a user named «Shanni», who reportedly claimed to be co-founder of the «Meta team».He said the user patiently answered his questions about the game project and did not pressure him.«As someone who has evaluated countless Web3 projects, I believed I could identify scams, and this project looked legitimate,» he told Zaobao.The man subsequently downloaded a «game launcher» provided by «Shanni». Unknown to him at that time, he had downloaded malware targeting his crypto wallets.

SINGAPORE — An online post in September 2025, which made allegations of workplace bullying at the Law Society of Singapore, has sparked an ongoing probe at the organisation.The Straits Times understands the allegations come in the wake of a spate of resignations at the Law Society in 2025, with about a third of more than 70 full-time employees leaving their jobs.A chief executive had quit less than four months into the job. Separately, the departure of a long-time senior executive spurred further resignations.At one point in time, the human resources department was unstaffed.The investigation, which is being conducted by TSMP Law Corporation, was commissioned by the Law Society's audit committee in September.When asked about the probe, TSMP's joint managing partner, Senior Counsel Thio Shen Yi, said a progress report has been submitted to the audit committee.He declined to give further details.ST understands a number of former and current employees were interviewed between October and December.A number of other issues were highlighted during the probe.

PATTAYA — Singapore's Olympic bronze medallist Maximilian Maeder has claimed the kitefoiling gold at the SEA Games on Dec 16 with a day to spare after a perfect run in 12 races in the waters off Jomtien Beach.There will be four more races on Dec 17 but the SEA Games debutant has an unassailable lead over his rivals.Thailand's Joseph Weston currently sits second, ahead of Warner Janoya of the Philippines and Indonesia's Wayan Wiranatha.The 19-year-old Singaporean has had a year of change after the Paris Olympics in 2024, where he clinched a bronze medal.Maeder switched his coaching set-up ahead of his next Games bid in Los Angeles in 2028.After spending five years with coach Ivica Dolenc, he began training with the Swiss team under coach Matthieu Girolet in mid-2025.His 2025 campaign has seen some highs and lows. He first retained his Trofeo Princesa Sofia Regatta title in April, before placing second at the French Olympic Week.

Donald Trump Jr announced his engagement to girlfriend Bettina Anderson at the White House on Monday night.

[Monusco] Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), including digital violence, continues to affect many communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite actions taken by MONUSCO and its partners, NGOs and associations working in the field believe that prevention and support mechanisms remain insufficient given the scale of the phenomenon, particularly in Ituri province.

[New Times] A centre of excellence for crop biotechnology is set be established to develop and deploy disease-resistant seeds under a new five-year project, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources.

A 25-member contingent comprising personnel from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been deployed to Haiti to support the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). This was disclosed by the JDF in a media release on...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A small plane crashed in central Mexico while trying to make an emergency landing Monday, killing at least seven people, Mexico State Civil Protection Coordinator Adrián Hernández said. The accident took place in San Mateo...

Investigators are treating the couple's death as a double homicide, and an unnamed family member is being questioned, a police source said.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be replacing its older diesel buses with more than 600 new electric buses that will be rolled out progressively for passenger service from end-2026. Six contracts for a total of 660 new electric buses, comprising 360 single-deck and 300 double-deck buses, were awarded by LTA to four tenderers including BYD and ST Engineering Mobility Services, said LTA in a news release on Monday (Dec 15). The contracts are valued at over $320 million and mark LTA's first large-scale purchase of electric double-deck buses. «LTA is committed to having a 100% cleaner energy bus fleet by 2040,» said the authority, adding that electric buses are expected to make up half of the public bus fleet by 2030. The new buses will feature improved battery technology and capacity, enabling the buses to travel over longer ranges and operate more efficiently. Each bus will also be equipped with a passenger information display system that provides real-time audio and visual updates to assist commuters with navigation throughout their journey. 

According to the news agency, the US leader requested at least $5 billion in damages

Donald Tusk said that it won’t come to any fundamental decisions at the European Council meeting

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SINGAPORE — A man who crashed his car near his home after consuming alcohol asked his passenger to get him a bottle of alcohol from his apartment.Court documents stated that Claire Sng Wei Ying returned with a gym shaker bottle containing gin and Samuel Gomes-Lim Jia'En, 35 then drank almost all of its contents.As a result, a Traffic Police officer could not determine his actual breath alcohol concentration at the time of the accident.On Dec 15, Sng, 27, was fined $10,000 after she pleaded guilty to performing an act that could obstruct the course of justice. Gomes-Lim's case is still pending.Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Teng Yin Hang told the court that shortly before the accident, the pair had lunch at a Sentosa beach at around 2pm on April 14, 2024, and shared two cans of alcoholic soda, among other things.The pair left the beach about three hours later and entered the car.The DPP said that Gomes-Lim was entering his condominium complex in the Dairy Farm area at around 6pm when the vehicle crashed into a pillar.Gomes-Lim and Sng then exited the car and took a lift to an unspecified floor at the property.

The Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday (Dec 14) presents a stark reminder for Singapore — as history has shown — that hate speech has «real and serious consequences», said Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam.In a Facebook post on Dec 15, Shanmugam, who is also the Minister for Home Affairs, said that while the precise causes and reasons for the attack in Sydney are not known yet, hate speech has often been one underlying cause in other cases. «It creates an environment more prone to violence,» said Shanmugam, noting that the Executive Council of Australian Jewry had indicated in a special report on Dec 2 that the number of reported antisemitic incidents in Australia has continued at «unprecedently high levels» for a second consecutive year. Australia is among the world's seven largest Jewish diaspora communities in the world. 

EU and UK leaders have outlined their vision for peace in Ukraine, including the deployment of a European-led multinational military force Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a documentary featuring spliced footage of his speech Read Full Article at RT.com

Comments from Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) reflect a brazen Islamophobic sentiment being voiced by some in the party.

Invitée de Léa Salamé dans «Quelle époque !» samedi soir sur France 2, Hinaupoko Devèze, Miss France 2026, a abordé les six premiers jours de son règne. La reine de beauté a partagé son combat pour la santé mentale, a fait une révélation sur ses origines et a commenté les rumeurs autour de sa vie privée.

The Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Wood , who headlined the 1994 movie North for Reiner, took to X/ Twitter to express his grief amid the horrific news.

The College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland says it has reinforced security protocols at the institution arising from the alleged rape of a female student on the campus on Sunday. Among other things, the college says it...

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is urging all stakeholders involved in the post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding process to ensure that buildings are redesigned and constructed to guarantee accessibility for all citizens,...

Jamaica will end 2025 with a rise in currency circulation that reflects both seasonal spending and donations to ease the impact of Hurricane Melissa, according to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). “Furthermore, in response to the impact of Hurricane...

Prime Minister Dr Most Andrew Holness on Saturday, December 13 spent a memorable day with the children of Middle Quarters Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, handing out gifts and bringing Christmas cheer. The annual Christmas treat for...