SINGAPORE – In just seven short years, Malone Lam Yu Xuan went from being a student in a secondary school in Choa Chu Kang to being dubbed crypto whizz-kid by some in the US in 2023. Many who saw his spending spree were amazed a 19-year-old could afford large mansions, a fleet of expensive cars and luxury clothes. In truth, Lam was living off the millions in crypto he stole from various investors, he later told investigators in the US. This was before August 2024, when he allegedly got involved in the theft of Bitcoin valued at more than US$240 million (S$320 million), one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in US history. Legal documents obtained by The Straits Times showed that Lam, who turned 20 in 2024, had been living in the US on an expired tourist visa. Documents filed in a US court showed the then teenager pocketed millions and spent some of the money on himself and his friends. Among other things, he purchased and gifted a 2024 Mercedes SL and a 2023 Ferrari FS to Jeandiel Serrano.

Whitewashing of Sambhal Jama Masjid began following an Allahabad high court order. The court allowed decorative lighting without structural modifications. The mosque gained attention after a local court's survey order led to unrest in November 2024. The dispute involved claims the mosque was built over an ancient temple. Clashes occurred, raising debates around the Places of Worship Act, 1991.

The president vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” against the militant group for its attacks at sea and told Tehran to end its support or face consequences.

In the past year, the Supreme Court has acquitted over a dozen individuals who were convicted by trial and High Courts for heinous crimes such as rape-cum-murder and manslaughter. These acquittals, often coming after more than a decade, raise questions about delayed justice and potential compensation for the wrongfully convicted, as well as concerns about unresolved crimes.

Union home minister Amit Shah gifted a guitar to seven-year-old Mizoram singing prodigy Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte after she performed Vande Mataram in Aizawl. Shah expressed his admiration on social media, highlighting her patriotic spirit. Shah's visit also included attending the Assam Rifles' land transfer ceremony to the Mizoram government.

Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav faces backlash for his «dance or be suspended» remark to a policeman during Holi celebrations. BJP leaders and retired police officers criticize the RJD leader, accusing him of disrespecting the police force and reviving the era of «Jungle Raj» in Bihar.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic accused the demonstrators of attempting to stage a “color revolution,” blaming foreign interference Read Full Article at RT.com

The first serious signs of cracks in my marriage began just as Elizabeth Truss entered my life. I'd been married to Michele since 1994 and over the years we'd slowly begun to drift apart.

In early 1910, Dr Hawley Crippen, a conman and purveyor of quack medicines, killed his wife Cora and dismembered her body, leaving only a torso buried in his coal cellar.

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When Donatella Versace's older brother Gianni was murdered outside his Miami mansion in 1997, she made him a solemn vow.

President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Capus said cancelling the grant agreement would be «a massive gift to America’s enemies»

SINGAPORE - From upgraded markets and food centres to Silver Zones and Friendly Streets that make the town safer for the elderly, Ang Mo Kio has seen many improvements in the past five years. There will be more improvements to look forward to in the next five years, with residents' continued support and the leadership of the town councillors, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on March 15. Speaking at the launch of the Ang Mo Kio town council masterplan, he added that the plan will continue to focus on caring for both the young and seniors, fostering inclusivity and enhancing sustainability across the town's seven divisions - Ang Mo Kio-Hougang, Cheng San-Seletar, Fernvale, Jalan Kayu, Teck Ghee, Kebun Baru and Yio Chu Kang. This includes better shared spaces like upgraded community clubs in Cheng San-Seletar and Yio Chu Kang, both of which are under renovation, and new playgrounds and community spaces that will benefit residents of Lentor Estate and Cactus Sunrise. Apart from more sheltered linkways to make daily commutes more comfortable, there will be additional senior-friendly facilities and initiatives.

Three people were injured when an express bus ferrying 23 passengers from Singapore skidded off the road and overturned on Saturday (March 15) morning. The accident occurred at about 5.30am, along Jalan Simpang Pulai towards Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. Firefighters from the Simpang Pulai Fire and Rescue Station rushed to the scene after they were alerted to the accident, reported Bernama. The Star quoted Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad as saying that the bus driver suffered a broken leg, while two passengers sustained minor injuries. In a statement on Saturday (March 15), he said: «The bus, which was carrying 23 Singaporean passengers, skidded and crashed by the roadside near Dewan MRA in Pos Slim, early this morning. »The driver was rescued by members of the public." He added that all three victims were handed over to the Health Ministry personnel for further action. According to Shin Min Daily News, the entire rescue operation lasted for about an hour, wrapping up at 6.41am.

A bright ring of light appeared around the sun on Saturday (March 15) prompting Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who spotted the halo, to share a photo of it on Facebook. «A rare and spectacular sight in the skies above! I am told that this phenomenon is known as a 22° halo or a sun halo,» he wrote on his post on Saturday. SM Lee also urged others to share their photos of the event.  In the comments on his Facebook page, several netizens shared images they had snapped of the sun halo while they were at Bidadari Park, Bukit Timah and West Coast.  «It was a phenomenal sight,» said one who had caught the sun halo at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. 

Major rallies were held in Budapest by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his opposition rival ahead of next year’s elections Read Full Article at RT.com

[France 24] Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in a bid to secure US support in their fight against the M23 rebels and Rwandan forces leading an offensive in eastern DR Congo. While preliminary discussions have begun, details of the settlement remain very vague.

Ovechkin brought the number of goals in the regular season of the NHL to 887

According to its statement, this decision was made following a meeting held on the evening of March 15

Among the dead are four children and one woman, the TV channel notes

Rubio and Lavrov also discussed further steps to restore Russian-American ties during a telephone conversation, the US Department of State added

In the past year, the Supreme Court has acquitted over a dozen individuals who were convicted by trial and High Courts for heinous crimes such as rape-cum-murder and manslaughter. These acquittals, often coming after more than a decade, raise questions about delayed justice and potential compensation for the wrongfully convicted, as well as concerns about unresolved crimes.

The AI assistant Microsoft Copilot, one of the largest pieces of AI technology, is already being used to draft parliamentary responses by the Foreign Office.

MoS reader Rosemarie Cohen believed she was exchanging messages with Mr Norton, 39, for almost a year after he apparently liked one of her Facebook posts.

He has been hailed as a 'once in a generation talent' for his acting debut as a 13-year-old accused of killing a classmate.

Ellis Matthews, 32, is being held in the Mothers and Children Immigration Detention Centre in Bangkok with her four-year-old son Cairo.

Israel is prepared to continue ceasefire talks based on a US proposal for the release of 11 living hostages and half of the deceased, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday night.

Elle a remporté plusieurs prix au niveau national et participé au championnat mondial de hip hop l’année dernière à Phénix en Arizona. L’école de danse All in one est désormais la plus populaire du fenua avec pas moins de 170 danseurs âgés de 5 ans et plus. Une poignée d’entre eux fait partie du mega crew, l’élite de l’école et la discipline attire de plus en plus de jeunes.

With each passing hour, investigators are gaining a better understanding of the events leading up to the death of a man found in Gufunes on Tuesday morning, according to Jón Gunnar Þórhallsson, Chief Inspector of the South Iceland Police.

US President stressed that during his visit to Moscow, his special envoy Steve Witkoff had a series of other contacts

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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the execution of 214 hostages after Pakistan refused to negotiate a prisoner exchange. The mass execution included only Pakistan security personnel, contrasting with the Pak army's claim that 26 hostages were killed. The BLA also acknowledged losing 12 militants, including five suicide attackers, during the incident.

Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant – the Zaporozhye station – cannot not exist outside of Kiev’s control, Vladimir Zelensky has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com