Forty-seven passengers were injured after a tour bus rear-ended another while both vehicles were travelling on an expressway on Saturday (April 5) in western Tokyo.  At least one Singaporean passenger was on board the rear-ended bus, travel agency KKday told AsiaOne. That person was confirmed to be safe. According to Japanese news outlet Kyodo News, the tour bus was carrying mostly foreign nationals when it was struck from behind while traveling on an expressway.  A bus driver reported at around 10.15am that none of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries in the collision, which occurred near the mouth of the Kobotoke Tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Hachioji. KKday confirmed that 12 of its travellers were affected by the crash, including one Singaporean and others from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.  «The tour has been immediately stopped, and all 12 KKday customers were taken to the hospital for medical checks,» its spokesperson said, adding that the bus was carrying not just its clients but also passengers from other travel platforms and agencies.

[New Times] As the 100 days of commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi begin, CANAL+ Rwanda stands in solidarity with the people of Rwanda.

[New Times] Rwandans and friends of Rwanda all over the world will, from April 7 to 13, commence a week of commemoration activities to mark 31 years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

By 7:43 a.m. Moscow time, the index continued to drop by 3.88% and was at 2,674.17 points

In particular, 13 UAVs were intecepted in the airspace over the Sea of Azov

There are no delays in train traffic

According to EU sources, Brussels «hates tariffs» and would like to avoid an escalation of trade relations with Washington, but most countries of the association are convinced that «something needs to be done to get Trump»

The issue is further complicated by the EU’s history of contentious migration debates, which could stall any bloc-wide decision to prolong protection

Rahul Gandhi joined the 'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do' padyatra in Begusarai to highlight issues like unemployment and inflation faced by Bihar's youth. He urged attendees to wear white t-shirts to pressure the government. Union minister Giriraj Singh claimed Congress failed to eradicate poverty during its rule and praised current development under PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar.

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly experienced an uproar on Monday over the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, as the NC-led alliance opposed the now-law. Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather cited Rules to bar discussion since the matter is sub-judice, while the opposition called the Assembly's move unconstitutional.

PM Modi, returning from Sri Lanka, shared an aerial video of the Ram Setu and felt it was a divine coincidence that it aligned with the 'surya tilak' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Ram Navami. He extended warm greetings and highlighted Lord Ram's unifying force for the nation.

UP Power Corporation has dismissed Saqib Khan, a contractual lineman, for allegedly waving a Palestinian flag after offering namaz on Eid in Saharanpur. Following local pressure, his services were terminated and the case is under investigation for possible anti-national activities.

A musical performance featuring the RSS 'gana geetham' at a temple managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board has sparked controversy. The Congress demanded action, citing a high court directive against political activities on temple grounds. Allegations include RSS flags at the event, with police investigating the complaint. This incident follows a similar controversy involving CPM songs at another temple festivity.

Domestic travel remains strong in India, with Hyatt Hotels reporting a significant domestic to international guest ratio shift from pre-Covid times. Hyatt plans to introduce inclusive brands in India and expand with 100 properties within five years, focusing on luxury and experiential stays.

[The Conversation Africa] The world has to feed a growing population with the same area of land and less water. Irrigation is key to managing this problem. A 10-year project called Transforming Irrigation in Southern Africa focused on capacity constraints on schemes in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and how to solve them. This led to a new project which uses small-scale irrigation schemes as learning sites for circular food systems. Here, the researchers involved in the projects share some findings.

[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- On April 7, the world comes together to observe World Health Day, an annual initiative led by the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) to spotlight critical health issues. This year's theme focuses on maternal and infant health, underscoring the importance of proper medical care, nutrition, and support during pregnancy and early childhood. However, in Sudan, a country ravaged by conflict, the reality is starkly different. Millions of mothers and babies are caught in a deepening humanitarian crisis,

[The Conversation Africa] By the end of 2025, 42 African countries will have held national elections in the previous 24 months. But do these elections produce parliaments that accurately reflect the societies they serve? Aside from studies of women in Africa's legislatures, there is surprisingly little information about this important issue.

According to Yonhap's source, the decision will be approved during a Cabinet meeting

According to the statement of the Russian diplomatic mission in the United States, 'this is what sport should be - beyond borders and politics'

According to the Russian Embassy in Venezuela, It would be symbolic to sign it on the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

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French President Emmanuel Macron has been using “industrial amounts” of perfume, according to a new book about him Read Full Article at RT.com

Every weekday, Habsah Binte Dol wakes up at 2am to prepare for her job as a cook in a hawker stall. She is 73, and took on the responsibility of looking after her grandchildren, aged 14 and 18, after her daughter was jailed in 2024 for drug abuse. Woon Roselin, was released from jail in March, but Habsah still works five days a week, 12 hours a day at an ayam penyet stall near her home in Bedok, earning less than $1,000 a day, to help support the family.  After finishing her shift at 4pm, Hasbah's day isn't over. She heads home to prepare dinner for her grandchildren or occasionally runs errands, such as grocery shopping. In addition, she also manages the household chores, including doing the laundry and sweeping the floors. Despite her advancing age, Habsah still has the energy and spirit to keep working. Speaking to AsiaOne, Habsah recounted the difficult and lonely period when she first took on the role of caring for the two teenagers.  «My daugher (her only child) was sent to the prison, and there were many times when I felt lonely and upset,» said the elderly woman, who lost her husband in 2016. 

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) team aiding with search and rescue efforts in Myanmar has helped recover a body from under the rubble of a nine-story hotel which partially collapsed following the major 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28. In a Facebook post on April 6, SCDF said their Operation Lionheart team has been actively involved in search operations in Ottara Thiri Township in the country's capital Naypyidaw over the past two days. Together with the Myanmar Earthquake Relief Contingent from Vietnam, rescuers discovered a body beneath «layers of concrete and steel» at the hotel. The Operation Lionheart contingent then worked with Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency to extricate the body by breaking through the concrete debris.

SINGAPORE - The world has changed completely, and Singaporeans have to work together to deal with uncertainty, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on April 6. «In Singapore, we have to work together as one people, closely with the Government, » SM Lee said, speaking at the Kebun Baru Sunday Carnival. «United, resolute, fighting on, and not confused by strange ideas or soft solutions - don't need to do this, we can postpone the problem, we leave it to later on. Somebody else can worry about it, our future, our problems.» In his speech, SM Lee cited the sweeping global tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on many countries, including Singapore. He said: «This is going to affect our trade, it's going to affect our economy, it's going to affect our region, and it's going to affect our future. And it's not good news.» SM Lee's remarks come after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on April 4 said in a five-minute video uploaded to his social media that the Republic must brace itself for more shocks to come.

SINGAPORE – Nutri-Grade labels will be mandatory for sodium-heavy products such as salt, sauces, seasonings and instant noodles by the middle of 2027, if they are given C or D grades. This is in a bid to encourage Singaporeans to make healthier dietary choices amid high rates of chronic diseases. Like the labelling for beverages, such products will be graded A to D, with D being the least healthy choice. Products rated D, which would have the highest levels of sodium, sugar, and/or saturated fat, cannot be advertised.  The label will also be updated to highlight the ingredient of concern that results in a product’s final grade, to better help consumers understand the basis of the grade.  For example, if the sodium content for an instant noodle is graded C, but its saturated fat content is graded D, the product will have a D grade and the label will indicate the saturated fat content.

Every weekday, Habsah Binte Dol wakes up at 2am to prepare for her job as a cook in a hawker stall. She is 73, and took on the responsibility of looking after her grandchildren, aged 14 and 18, after her daughter was jailed in 2024 for drug abuse. Woon Roselin, was released from jail in March, but Habsah still works five days a week, 12 hours a day at an ayam penyet stall near her home in Bedok, earning less than $1,000 a day, to help support the family.  After finishing her shift at 4pm, Hasbah's day isn't over. She heads home to prepare dinner for her grandchildren or occasionally runs errands, such as grocery shopping. In addition, she also manages the household chores, including doing the laundry and sweeping the floors. Despite her advancing age, Habsah still has the energy and spirit to keep working. Speaking to AsiaOne, Habsah recounted the difficult and lonely period when she first took on the role of caring for the two teenagers.  «My daugher (her only child) was sent to the prison, and there were many times when I felt lonely and upset,» said the elderly woman, who lost her husband in 2016. 

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Paris to voice their support for the convicted former National Rally leader, Marine Le Pen Read Full Article at RT.com

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