Singaporeans are invited to share their views for Budget 2026 over a six-week period from Tuesday (Dec 2) until Jan 12, announced the Ministry of Finance (MOF).Individuals, organisations and businesses can provide their views and suggestions under three themes: advancing our economy; securing good jobs; and uplifting Singaporeans to progress together.The 2026 budget is scheduled to be presented in February 2026.Advancing our economyIn its media release on Dec 2, MOF said that a vibrant and dynamic economy is essential for creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans.It added that Singapore will continue to invest in innovation and expand productive capacity to drive new areas of growth, but must carefully manage its limited land and resources, while addressing climate change-related threats.MOF listed the following themes and questions for the public's feedback and suggestions: 

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- When Dr Mike Chase banks the small survey plane over northern Botswana's mopane woodlands, he can see the country's wildlife story written in the dust below. Carcasses -- some months old, others more recent -- lie scattered along ancient elephant paths, mute evidence of drought, hunting and poaching. Farther ahead, the shadows of living elephants stretch across the floodplains of the Chobe.

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[allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya -- Africa's fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality has never been more urgent, as hard-won gains are increasingly threatened by shrinking civic spaces, rising political hostility, and the withdrawal of global funding. These pressures are creating widening gaps in national budgets and weakening the systems meant to protect the rights and dignity of young women, adolescents, and marginalized groups.

[allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya -- Sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of development, shaping the dignity, choices, and futures of women and girls everywhere. International and regional human rights frameworks, echoed in national laws, affirm this right and call for bold action and innovation to ensure women and girls can access quality, affordable care throughout their lives. At a moment when gains are fragile and progress is uneven, safeguarding SRHR is both urgent and indispensable.

A NATO admiral’s words about a “pre-emptive strike” on Russia show the bloc is seeking escalation of conflict, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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All is set for the 2025 Malawi Grassroots Soccer Festival, where the future stars of Malawi football will take centre stage this Saturday at Mzuzu Stadium. The day-long event will bring together eight Under-15 primary school teams—four girls’ teams and four boys’ teams—from Mzuzu and Mzimba North. The festival is organised by the Malawi Grassroots […] The post All Set for 2025 Malawi Grassroots Soccer Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah on Monday visited communities in Mangochi that were hit by a devastating hailstorm last week. Ansah, who was accompanied by senior government officials, traditional leaders, and community members, urged Malawians to take precautionary measures during the rainy season. She said forecasts from the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological […] The post VP Ansah Calls for Stronger Structures to Withstand Disasters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Malawi international football star Esau “Black Mamba” Kanyenda has revealed that he has been diagnosed with liver cancer and is undergoing treatment in the United Kingdom, where he is currently based. Kanyenda made the announcement on Monday through his verified Facebook page, where he openly shared his medical condition and appealed for prayers and […] The post Esau Kanyenda Battling Liver Cancer, Slams Death Rumours as Malawi Rallies Behind the “Black Mamba” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet the US Presidential special envoy today

In particular, 14 UAVs were intercepted over the territory of the Bryansk Region

According to the presidential schedule, prior to making an announcement, the US leader will hold a regular Oval Office meeting

The euro-zone regulator concluded that the Ukraine loan proposal put forward by the European Commission violated its mandate

According to Brandon Weichert, the Ukraine conflict has caused energy price inflation, economic strain, and, as a result, political tensions inside the EU

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has expressed his deep sadness by the devastation caused by widespread flooding across South-east Asia. Over the past week, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been battered by monsoons exacerbated by tropical storms, leading to some of the worst flooding in years across the three countries. As of Monday (Dec 1), nearly 800 people have died — 604 in Indonesia, three in Malaysia, and 176 in Thailand — with hundreds still missing, according to official figures.In a Facebook post on Dec 2, PM Lawrence Wong said he was «deeply saddened» by how communities across South-east Asia were devastated, calling the images of displacement and loss «heartbreaking». «To all those affected, and to the brave responders battling the waters to keep others safe, our thoughts and prayers are within you,» PM Wong added.

The government will release land for 4,575 private residential units in the first half of 2026 under its land sales programme, said the Ministry of National Development (MND) on Tuesday (Dec 2). This brings the overall number of new private homes in the pipeline to about 58,600 units, it added. “The supply will be from a good spread of sites across various locations, supporting the development of both conventional private residential units and long-stay serviced apartments to cater to both owner-occupation and rental housing demand,” said MND. The nine sites in the confirmed list earmarked for residential use are: Holland Plain: 280 unitsRiver Valley Green: 470 unitsPeck Hay Road: 315 unitsBerlayar Drive: 415 unitsCanberra Drive: 185 unitsNew Upper Changi Road: 1,040 unitsLorong Puntong: 140 unitsSembawang Drive: 450 unitsA site in Bayshore Drive, slated for commercial and residential use, is expected to yield 1,280 private homes and around 22,500 sqm of commercial space. 

SINGAPORE — Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the $3 billion money laundering case.In a reply to queries from The Straits Times, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) said regulatory or enforcement actions have been taken against companies owned by Su Binghai from September 2023, and those linked to Xu Haika from April 2024.«As these eight companies have been blacklisted, and their assets have been frozen since regulatory or enforcement actions commenced against them, it is not possible for them to have any more business dealings or financial transactions in Singapore,» said SPF and ACRA in a joint statement.Su and Xu Haika were among 17 suspects who evaded arrest during the police operation which saw 10 foreigners arrested on Aug 15, 2023, in the worst money laundering case in Singapore.Checks on the business registry show that Xu Haika is listed as the sole director of holding company Rong Hai Development, a role he has held since December 2020.

In opening statements in Norfolk County Superior Court on Monday morning, defense attorney Larry Tipton laid out Brian Walshe's version of events - claiming that there was no murder after all.

I opened the kitchen door to scare the intruder away, but it stood still, eyeballing me, before taking another swaggering tour of the premises and leaping over the fence into a neighbour's garden.

Mikala Dainter, 52, and her husband Antony, 56, (pictured) live just 15 minutes down the road from each other in the village of Oundle, Northamptonshire.

The Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not specify which countries she was calling for a ban from in the wake of the attack on two National Guard members in Washington.

Christmas markets in the UK were once a great destination to find unique gifts from independent sellers - but now, they are more likely to sell 'overpriced tat' that can easily be found online.

Polytechnique Montréal is expanding its scholarship program honouring the 14 women who were killed at the engineering school 36 years ago.

Every school in Manitoba must undertake a safety review and send the assessment to the province's Department of Education, the provincial government says, responding to a child being assaulted last week.

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says people should prepare for potential power outages and ferry and bridge delays or closures as wind gusts reach 70-90 km/h.

Seventeen teenagers were killed on Nov. 29, 1960 when a train crashed into their school bus as it was travelling from Chipman, Alta., to Lamont.

Jamal Borhot, who travelled to Syria with his cousin more than 12 years ago, has been found guilty of terrorism offences after a judge ruled that the evidence shows he was fighting for ISIS. 

Avant son départ, Hinaupoko Devèze s'est longuement confiée à Sandira Derock. Elle est revenue sur son parcours, son titre de Miss Tahiti 2025 et sur sa préparation pour Miss France. Elle revient sur son enfance, se retour en Polynésie mais aussi sur le burn-out qu'elle a vécu en France.

Kelly Brook has been blasted by I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! viewers for 'fake laughing' during an 'emotional' story from campmate Eddie Kadi .

Queen Camilla borrowed an item King Charles' has kept in his wardrobe for 27 years for a dinner outing in London this week.

Unemployed people in Jaywick, Essex, are celebrating after the Chancellor ceded to Labour MPs' demands for more benefits handouts.