SINGAPORE - At least 60 victims have fallen prey to a scam targeting businesses in the renovation, food and beverage, retail and service industries, with at least $831,000 lost since April 12. The police on Wednesday (June 26) warned of the re-emergence of bulk order scams, which usually begins with scammers posing as customers of renovation contractors, restaurants or other businesses. These scammers call or text the businesses via WhatsApp under the pretext of making bulk orders or reservations, and would typically request for additional items, or an item from a brand that the businesses do not stock, or quantities that retailers are unable to fulfil on short notice. The scammer would then recommend a fake supplier for the victims to buy the items from. The police said in some cases, scammers would pretend to be Singapore teachers looking for contractors for painting or plumbing jobs, to buy items like bicycles or tyres, or to engage photography services.
The housewife had packed her unwanted items into five boxes and placed them neatly beside a recycling bin on the ground floor of her HDB block last Thursday (June 20). But passers-by later started picking through the items to look for «treasure», causing a «mountain of trash» to build up, Wu Shiyan (transliteration), who lives at Block 125 Pasir Ris Street 11, told Shin Min Daily News. The 45-year-old said: «I already told them not to rummage through the discarded items as the cleaners will have a hard time clearing it, but they wouldn't listen.» Indeed, four town council cleaners reportedly had to work overtime - until as late as 9pm - over three days to clear the mess. One worker recounted: «On Thursday, we cleared three barrels of rubbish, which included DVDs and audio equipment. »On Friday, we cleared another three barrels, where there were fragments of glass and ceramic. Saturday was a little better, but we still cleared two barrels."
Though both Anne and the Princess of Wales were absent, Princess Margaret's grandson Sam Chatto was among guests at a State Banquet honouring the Japanese Emperor and Emperess.
The actor, 56, announced on X, formerly Twitter , on Wednesday he went to the doctors over concerns about an 'unusual' spot on his face, only to be told it is cancerous.
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As temperatures hit 28C in Somerset, festival attendees warned of 'mass strokes' as they moaned about the lack of available water stations while queuing for hours to enter Worthy Farm.
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Phase 2 of the Vanuatu Hospital Redevelopment Program will commence soon, following the approval of clinical services models for three hospitals: the Vila Central Hospital (VCH), Norsup Hospital on Malekula and Lenakel Hospital on Tanna.
The Director of the Vanuatu Correctional Services (VCS), Johnny Marango, has called for clearer guidelines on the presidential pardoning process.
Since 2022, the South Pentecost villages of Lonbwe and Bay Barrier have been locked in a bitter conflict, causing severe hardships for Bay Barrier.
RIYADH: One of the oldest villages in the Hail region, sitting adjacent to the iconic Salma Mountains, is attracting an increasing number of tourists because it was built on the rim of an extinct volcano’s crater in pre-Islamic times. Located around 90 km southeast of Hail City, Taba is affiliated with the Al-Shanan governorate, known for its abundance of farms, date palm trees, ancient wells, and archaeological inscriptions. The Taba is also one of the largest dormant volcanoes in the northwest of the Kingdom.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji on Wednesday received the US Special Envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello at the ministry’s office in Riyadh. During the reception, they discussed developments in Sudan, ways to enhance cooperation, and issues of mutual interest, the ministry said in a statement.
RIYADH: The Saudi Heritage Commission has announced the discovery of a bilingual inscription in Tabuk. The piece, found during an archaeological dig in the village of Alqan, comprises two lines in Thamudic script and one in early Arabic, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The style of the characters suggests the piece dates from the 5th century.
TURAIF: Weddings in Saudi Arabia's northern border town of Turaif governorate in the Northern Border Province are marked by “Al-Daha” — a form of folk arts that has been linked to people’s life and happy occasions since long time ago, and that brings happiness and joy during wedding seasons in summer. The Al-Daha dance is considered the most famous type of folk arts in the Northern Border Province. It’s also one of the performative and manly historical war dances known for its enthusiastic rhythm.
JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Alat have collaborated to launch an eight-week training program covering the latest AI technologies, the SPA reported on Wednesday. The Alat-KAUST Artificial Intelligence Training Program targets science and engineering specialists in Saudi universities who are either outstanding bachelor’s degree holders or nearing the completion of their degree. T
Appearing in Mississauga on Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford dodged reporters' questions about the abrupt closure of the Ontario Science Centre last week.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and registered charitable institutions facing financial hardships are being urged to submit applications under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Contribution Amnesty Programme. The initiative aims to...
The US astrophysicist and science celebrity Neil deGrasse Tyson visited the geothermal exhibition at the Hellisheiðarvirkjun power plant, and the exhibition’s employees were delighted.
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RIYADH: India’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, has praised Saudi Arabia for the services provided for pilgrims during this year’s Hajj. Khan, who performed Hajj this year and helped his nation’s pilgrims, told Arab News: “We work very closely with the Saudi Health Ministry and other authorities in providing best medical services to our pilgrims.”
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has organised a four-day exhibition in Geneva to highlight the importance of camels as part of its presidency of the International Year of Camelids 2024, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The United Nations declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids and the designation will highlight how the animals are key to the livelihoods of millions of households in hostile environments across over 90 countries, particularly indigenous peoples and local communities.
SEOUL: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday inaugurated its pavilion as the guest of honor at the 2024 Seoul International Book Fair, which is being held from June 26-30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Held at the Convention and Exhibition Complex south of the Korean capital, SIBF’s 66th edition is a celebration Saudi culture, with the Kingdom’s pavilion reflecting various aspects of its cultural heritage.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has doubled down on its campaign to combat drug use and those who engage in the trafficking and financing of illicit substances. National Center for Security Operations Commander Colonel Omar bin Aida Al-Talhi said the goal of the initiative was to “eliminate” drugs and “protect society and its youth from their effects.” His announcement coincided with International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which was set up by the UN in 1987 and falls annually on June 26.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati on Wednesday received Austrian Ambassador Oskar Wustinger in Riyadh. Al-Sati welcomed the recently appointed envoy and wished him success in his new role, the Foreign Ministry reported on X. On Tuesday, Al-Sati met Russian Ambassador Sergey Kozlov, with whom he discussed relations between the two countries and other issues of common interest.
Suite au transfert de la détention provisoire des militants de la CCAT en Métropole, les violences en Nouvelle-Calédonie ont repris. Les véhicules de secours subissent des attaques et des tirs. Les établissements scolaires ont fermé leurs portes. La maison d'un élu de Païta a été incendiée. Le point sur la situation dans cet article.
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The Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver have made public the text of a Sacred Covenant signed on Easter Sunday.
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The federal government has ended the Newfoundland and Labrador northern cod moratorium, which gutted the province's economy and transformed scores of coastal communities after it was imposed more than 30 years ago.