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Ten drivers were caught for providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services at Singapore's land checkpoints on Wednesday (Oct 15).In a Facebook post on the same day, Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) conducted joint enforcement operations.According to LTA, officers at the borders acted on tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Association.All 10 vehicles were impounded, said LTA.'Crucial to protect commuter safety': SunToday's enforcement operation comes amid enhanced crackdowns by both Singapore and Malaysian authorities on illegal ride-hailing services between Singapore and Johor Bahru.According to Sun, the total number of vehicles impounded for providing such illegal services since July is now 117.«These operations are crucial to protect commuter safety,» she said, emphasising the safety risks involved when commuters engage with unlicensed vehicles that lack the necessary insurance.

SINGAPORE — A maid accused of causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act that led to the death of a four-year-old girl will now be contesting a reduced charge.Lilyana Eva, 33, an Indonesian national, had claimed trial over the charge relating to a fatal road accident at Institution Hill, near River Valley Road, on Jan 23, 2024.Lilyana was the child's maid, and the girl had run across an unsignalised junction and was hit by a car.The Indonesian was facing up to four years' jail and a fine of up to $10,000 after originally being charged with causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act.Lilyana now faces a reduced charge of endangering the child's life by a negligent act.If convicted, she faces a jail term of up to three months, a fine of up to $1,500, or both.Lilyana is accused of failing to ensure the safety of the child by not holding onto her while jaywalking at an unsignalised junction at Institution Hill.The first day of her trial had been slated to start on Oct 15 at 9.30am.But the prosecution and Lilyana's lawyers met in the chambers of District Judge Ong Luan Tze, and it was adjourned to 2.30pm.

SINGAPORE — To keep premiums for national long-term care insurance in check, older individuals with mild and moderate disabilities will no longer be able to opt in to the scheme from 2026.Some seniors will even enjoy lower premiums than what they are paying now, said Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon in Parliament.The aim is to safeguard sustainability and affordability of the scheme, he said during the debate of the CareShield Life and Long-Term Care (Amendment) Bill, which was passed unanimously on Oct 15.«By restoring the underwriting criteria for the scheme, we will lower premiums for older Optional Cohort policyholders, who today pay higher annual premiums than Mandatory Cohort policyholders, who joined the scheme at a younger age.»From 2026, those born in 1979 or earlier who have mild and moderate disabilities will no longer be allowed to opt-in to CareShield Life, but those who do not have pre-existing disabilities can still do so.

Violence erupted outside Baksa District Jail as five individuals accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death were transferred there. A crowd demanding justice for the late singer pelleted stones at the police convoy. The accused, including festival organizers and security personnel, were moved following court concerns for their safety.

Intense border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have claimed civilian lives, while an Indian-origin scholar faces arrest in the US for possessing classified defense documents and alleged meetings with Chinese officials. In India, Bihar's JD(U) released its candidate list for upcoming elections. A tragic bus fire near Jaisalmer killed 20, prompting safety investigations.

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has unveiled its first list of 57 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, fielding 30 new faces alongside 27 incumbents. The party aims to retain power, balancing caste equations with a focus on OBC, SC, and EBC nominees. Notably, no Muslim candidates were included in this initial selection.

The father of Durgapur gang rape victim has sought forgiveness from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after previously criticizing her remarks on women's safety. He described Banerjee as a «mother-like figure» and pleaded for her help in securing justice for his daughter, urging her to forgive any harsh words spoken earlier.

The volume of magma accumulated beneath Svartsengi has now exceeded the level it reached before the most recent eruption, and increased seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula over the weekend may indicate that another eruption is approaching.

Trump has upended American presidents’ tradition of promoting the rule of law and democracy overseas.

Rep. Seth Moulton launched a bid against Sen. Edward J. Markey in Massachusetts, opening up another battlefront in a tense intra-party divide over candidates’ ages.

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” it said, adding that it continues to identify visa holders who have made such comments.

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of September.

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation headed by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi is participating in the Seventy-second session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC72) being held in Cairo, Egypt, from October 15 to 17.

TEHRAN – On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals.

Increased political polarisation has led to a proliferation of attacks against elected representatives, political candidates and party members. Verbal abuse and insults, harassment, threats and intimidation, as well as smear campaigns against politicians, occur regularly both online and offline, marking a serious degradation in the quality of political debate in the EU. During the 2024 European elections campaign, there were serious incidents in several countries. Nevertheless, acts of physical violence remain isolated and less frequent in the EU than in many other parts of the world. Violence is a risk to which politicians have always been exposed, including in democratic regimes. Organised crime and radicalised individuals or groups resort to violence to promote their political or economic agendas. EU countries have been unevenly affected; violence linked to organised crime has particularly affected certain regions, especially southern Italy, where it has proven difficult to eradicate. By contrast, violence driven by political radicalisation is a more recent phenomenon and increasingly affects all EU countries – albeit to varying degrees – and tends to flare up during periods of heightened tension, such as election campaigns and large-scale public protests. The impact on political debate, free exchange of opinions and compromise-building is profoundly negative. Violence and intimidation pressure politicians to self-censor when addressing politically sensitive issues and, in some cases, to step out of politics altogether. To counter this, several EU countries have adopted preventive and protective measures, including regular data collection. Examples include classifying offences against elected representatives as aggravated offences, simplifying reporting, and providing training, counselling and emergency assistance. Parliaments have also promoted civility and mutual respect in debates through codes of conduct and have established support services such as legal aid, psychological counselling and security assistance. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Commission's interim evaluation of the current (2021 2027) European Solidarity Corps programme affirms the programme's success in fostering youth engagement, social cohesion and solidarity across Europe. The evaluation confirms that the programme effectively promotes inclusion, diversity and democratic participation while strengthening European identity and values. However, it also finds that the programme lacks sufficient funds. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Chris Milnes, 61, won the stunning 4,650 sq ft new-build mansion near Poole, Dorset, in June last year after entering the Million Pound House Draw without telling his wife or children.

Electric vehicle charging cable theft is a growing problem, according to a new report. Here's how network operators are taking on this new crimewave.

Nigel Farage is set for the biggest Commons majority in modern political history with the Tories reduced to just seven MPs, according to an explosive megapoll.

Prisoners and those having their immigration status decided at Brook House and Tinsley House, near Gatwick Airport, will apparently have access to a range of luxuries including 'welfare buddies'.

According to Benjamin Netanyahu, in addition to disarmament, it is necessary to ensure that «there are no weapons factories inside Gaza» and that «there's no smuggling of weapons»

In particular, the plan includes the development of ski resorts in the country under the management of the corporation Kavkaz.RF

The aircraft has now resumed its journey to the destination airport

«On the part of the government, the ministry, and responsible authorities are doing everything necessary to ensure this stability,» the official said

Russia maintains two military facilities in Syria — a naval logistics base in the port city of Tartus and the Khmeimim Airbase near the city of Jableh in the Latakia province

[New Times] Twenty-five people have been sanctioned by the Rwandan government for terrorism and terrorism financing in a new sanctions list released by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) on Tuesday, October 14.

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