The Iranian Armed Forces headquarters noted that this will allow the ships to avoid accidental shelling

Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani says that Iran is fully committed to the law of the sea

The incident occurred during a strike on a base of a Kurdish militia group

James Coltella (pictured), 42, taught English and acted as Oxbridge coordinator at Tonbridge School in Kent from 2020 to 2022.

Passengers travelling by ferry between Singapore and Batam in Indonesia will have to pay an additional fuel surcharge from Thursday (March 12) due to higher oil prices. Conflict in the Middle East has led to volatile oil prices, and ferry operators like Horizon Fast Ferry, Batamfast and Majestic Fast Ferry have implemented such fuel surcharges to combat higher operational costs.All passengers on trips from Singapore to Batam will have to fork out a $6 surcharge per ticket, regardless if their tickets were purchased prior to March 12 or from the effective date onward. Meanwhile, trips from Batam to Singapore will be subject to a surcharge of IDR65,000 (S$4.92). Additionally, Batamfast will also be charging passengers travelling to Desaru Coast and Pengelih, locations in Malaysia, $12 and $6 respectively. 

A 34-year-old man was charged in court on Thursday (March 12) for allegedly trafficking etomidate vaporiser pods in Geylang. Ng Ee Keong, Ben, was arrested along Geylang Lorong 35 on Tuesday morning during a Health Sciences Authority (HSA) enforcement operation. A total of six vaporiser pods, four bottles of cough syrup and prescription medicines including more than 900 tablets were seized from Ng's car. Subsequent laboratory testing confirmed that the pods contained etomidate. Charges for the alleged supply of cough syrup and prescription medicines are pending further investigation. Ng will return to court on April 9. Tougher laws on vapes, heavier penalties from May 1Parliament on March 6 passed new anti-vaping laws, which are expected to come into force on May 1. 

A 40-year-old Chinese man is set to be charged in Johor after amended anti-littering laws came into effect on New Year's Day this year. He will be the first of five Singaporeans — nabbed in Johor for littering — to be charged in court there. They were caught between Jan 1 and 12. Earlier in January, AsiaOne reported that the first Singaporean to be booked for littering was caught on Jan 1, while another two male Singaporeans were caught on Jan 3. The fourth and fifth cases involved a 30-year-old male Singaporean and 40-year-old male Singaporean. They were booked on Jan 12 and 14 respectively. 

Reconstruire les écoles, redonner la parole aux gens et mettre l’accent sur la proximité : ce sont les axes de campagne de la liste "Moorea-Maiao, Ia ora na, menée par Temaire Chavey-Teinaratai. L’un de ses colistiers, Matarii Maire, était l’invité café de la matinale radio ce jeudi.

Haretaua Ellacott est une novice en politique, comme ses colistiers de No oe Taiarapu-Est, liste menée par Gerry Picard. La candidate met en avant la nécessité de redynamiser la Presqu’île et d’investir dans l’éducation.

Whistler Blackcomb owner Vail Resort says the rockfall happened before the ski resort opened and that no one was injured.

Edmonton’s police chief is facing criticism for travelling to Israel in February to meet with state policing officials as part of a counterterrorism delegation.

Effects of the Mideast conflict are now reverberating in Toronto after a shipment of rice meant for the city's Daily Bread Food Bank was struck Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran, the food bank's CEO says.

The St. John's Junior Hockey League has dropped the hammer on the Southern Shore Breakers following a fight-filled playoff game on Saturday night that saw referees issue nearly 600 minutes in penalties.

Malawi’s economic outlook may finally be showing a faint but important sign of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Malawi projecting a decline in inflation this year compared to the previous financial year. Speaking during the Monetary Policy Technical Forum held on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at Club House in Lilongwe, the Bank’s Director of […] The post Light at the End of the Tunnel: Reserve Bank of Malawi Paints a Cautiously Positive Picture for the Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has defended its decision to clear the controversial K128.7 billion purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel, telling lawmakers that while the deal raised serious investment and governance concerns, investigators did not find evidence that it amounted to corruption under the law. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee in Lilongwe, acting director general Gabriel […] The post Red Flags Everywhere, But No Corruption? ACB Defends Clearance of K128.7bn Amaryllis Hotel Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Alabama senator, who is running for governor, has previously called for the mass expulsion of Muslims from the United States.

A Srinagar court recalled a non-bailable warrant against National Conference president Farooq Abdullah in the J&K cricket association scam. The warrant was issued after his plea for exemption was rejected, but later recalled following his advocate's submission about an assassination attempt and his subsequent shock.

A 63-year-old man, Kamal Singh Jamwal, was arrested for attempting to shoot former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah at a wedding. Jamwal, claiming a personal agenda, stated he had planned the assassination for 20 years. Police have ruled out a terror angle, but the NC insists on a terror investigation, questioning a leaked video of the suspect.

DMK MP K. K. Wilson has called for legislation to suspend judges facing serious allegations with strong evidence, citing the complexity of impeachment. He also highlighted the lack of social diversity in judicial appointments, with nearly 80% of recent High Court judges from forward communities and limited representation for women, minorities, SCs, and STs in the Supreme Court.

Face à la flambée des prix du baril, le groupe augmente ses tarif sur les trajets long-courriers. La hausse sera de 50 euros pour un aller-retour.

An earthquake measuring 3.7 occurred just before 12:00 today in Torfajökull glacier, about three kilometers west of Landmannalaugar.

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