Iran violated none of its international commitments prior to the war, while Ukraine trampled on its promises, Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow is unhappy to see any wars jeopardizing global stability, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
No damage or casualties have been reported so far
Dmitry Kuzyakin said that Israel is still relying on conventional weapons like tanks, while the US is preparing for a ground operation using armored personnel carriers, landing craft, and attack helicopters
The timeline has been expedited after earlier delays caused by supply chain disruptions
A group of five Russian deputies is in the United States at the invitation of Anna Paulina Luna
Corinne Fleischer cited as an example the delivery of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, where 16 million people are in need
As motorists ring in the weekend, Shell afforded some relief, dropping its petrol prices by two cents on Friday (March 27). This is the third consecutive day that fuel companies in Singapore have dropped petrol prices, starting with Shell on Wednesday. In addition, the posted price for 95-octane petrol at Shell and SPC have now fallen back below the previous high of $3.42 per litre set in June 2022. According to records on the Consumer Association of Singapore's (Case) Price Kaki fuel prices tracker, Caltex's posted price of $3.45 for its 95-octane petrol on March 13 surpassed that record. At the peak of petrol prices on Tuesday, the posted price of 95-octane petrol ranged from $3.46 at SPC to $3.47 at Caltex, Esso, Shell and Sinopec.
Unknown assailants threw Molotov cocktails at the Russian House in Prague in what Moscow has called a terrorist attack Read Full Article at RT.com
India has dismissed reports of shortages as a “deliberate misinformation campaign” to spur panic buying Read Full Article at RT.com
South Africa says its invitation to attend a G7 meeting in France has been withdrawn after the US threatened to boycott Read Full Article at RT.com
Businessman and 12 senior police officers have been arrested in South Africa over alleged corruption in a major contract probe Read Full Article at RT.com
A deal to supply Russian LNG to India could reportedly be concluded in weeks Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald Trump is considering sending 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give Washington more military options even as the president weighs peace talks with Tehran.
A man has been reported missing after a collision between a pleasure craft and a supply vessel off the Southern Islands on Friday (March 27).In a statement on Friday, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said search-and-rescue operations are ongoing for the missing person, who was on board the pleasure craft when it collided with the supply vessel at around 4.15 am.MPA added that two other people on board the pleasure craft have been rescued and are safe.«All persons on board the supply vessel are accounted for, and no injuries have been reported,» said the authority.Patrol craft have also been deployed, along with assets from the Police Coast Guard and the SCDF Marine Division.The authority added that it is in contact with the next-of-kin of the missing person and is providing the necessary support.Navigational broadcasts have also been issued for vessels in the vicinity to keep a lookout.[[nid:727470]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers and joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir virtually. He conveyed greetings for Ram Navami, wishing for renewed energy and enthusiasm across the nation. Devotees gathered at temples nationwide, with Ayodhya seeing large crowds. Security was enhanced to manage the pilgrims. Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.
Rajnath Singh will lead a new inter-ministerial group addressing the Middle East conflict's impact. Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Hardeep Singh Puri are members. The group will focus on energy security, supply chains, and global order disruptions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced seven empowered groups to assess and mitigate economic effects.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, highlighting the state's development progress and seeking support for key infrastructure and connectivity projects. Dhami extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Uttarakhand and presented him with local specialties. The meeting also covered initiatives in tourism, spiritual economy, and entrepreneurship.
A pregnant customer unexpectedly went into labour at a Chinatown beauty salon and gave birth there with the help of a staff member.In a TikTok video which has since gone viral, the mother is seen being brought out of the salon, named Smart Cat Head Spa, on a stretcher.A man follows behind, cradling a swaddled newborn in his arms.«My store witnessed the birth of a life,» wrote TikTok user jasonsg520.Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, a salon staff member, surnamed Zhang, said the woman had visited the shop at noon on Wednesday (March 25) for an eyelash appointment.She was feeling slightly unwell then, and told the 38-year-old beauty technician she had just seen a doctor who said all was fine.Just as Zhang finished the service, the woman's condition suddenly changed, reported the Chinese publication.«She said that she didn't feel well and she looked pale. I was also panicking and didn't know what to do,» Zhang said.The technician quickly laid out a blanket on the floor for the customer, who notified her husband about the situation. She also asked another customer to help call for an ambulance.
The parents of a 10-month-old baby born with a rare genetic disease were overwhelmed with emotion on Friday (March 27), having secured the $2.4million needed for a one-time gene therapy which is not covered by insurance or government subsidies. Speaking to AsiaOne, the boy's mother Norhaziqah Rosli, 35, said, «Reaching the target felt surreal for our family. »There were so many moments along the way where we didn’t know if we would make it, so when we finally did, it was overwhelming in the most emotional way. «We felt a deep sense of relief, gratitude, and hope.»Norhaziqah and her husband Rahman Rahim, 37, started their crowdfunding campaign on Ray of Hope with the help of a volunteer on Jan 5 for their fourth child Faziq, who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which causes muscles to weaken over time.[[nid:732120]]
The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 15-year-old girl, Putri Aleeya Natasya Binte Mohamed Fadli.In a news release on Friday (March 27) afternoon, the police said she was last seen in the vicinity of Block 492A Tampines Street 45 at about 5.40pm on Thursday.She was last seen wearing an orange short sleeved shirt and black pants.Those with information are urged to contact the police hotline at 999 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information will be kept strictly confidential, the police said.[[nid:731460]]editor@asiaone.com
Sergey Krikalev noted that the US had certified their ISS segments for operation through 2030
The leaders emphasized their commitment to continuing close cooperation in connection with Kyrgyzstan’s current chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Sergey Lavrov noted that Moscow sees Washington’s desire to dominate global energy markets and its interest in controlling the Strait of Hormuz
The Russian government’s performance is approved by 42.6% of respondents, while Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s work is endorsed by 46.1%
The sides confirmed their similar assessments of the scale of the terrorist threat in West Africa and compared approaches to counter international terrorist organizations under the coordinating role of the UN
President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed the mysterious 'present' given to the United States from the Iranians the US is negotiating with to try to end the war.
Iran's state media has been pushing the idea of quitting a non-proliferation treaty and are pushing to seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of the US and Israel.
Charmaine Bird believed her mother Elizabeth had grown up alone with no other family - but she learnt otherwise when probate researchers contacted her following the death of a British woman.
