Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have launched large-scale attacks on Saudi-backed forces Read Full Article at RT.com

The man behind the Hide the Pain Harold meme has topped a recent public poll for new Hungarian president, the Guardian has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Bourse operator Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported record full-year earnings on Thursday (Aug 6) on growth across its businesses, while also proposing a one-off additional dividend.Singapore's equity market has gained this year after the Monetary Authority of Singapore launched a programme to revive listings and improve liquidity.«Growth was broad-based, with our cash equities business leading the way and our foreign exchange and commodities pillars reaching new volume highs,» said Loh Boon Chye, Chief Executive Officer of SGX Group.A broader rotation of global capital toward Asian safe-haven assets amid dollar volatility has also helped, with the Straits Times Index hitting repeated record highs during the year.The city-state's bourse operator hosted 21 equity listings, up from six a year earlier, raising $4.1 billion.SGX said its IPO pipeline includes companies in sectors such as digital infrastructure, healthcare and consumer.Full-year net revenue from equities-cash segment rose 28.1 per cent and accounted for more than a third of the group's net revenue which rose 13.9 per cent to an all-time high of $1,478.3 million.

Incidents involving cyclists and motorists have regularly been discussed online, sometimes with intensity.On Aug 2, Facebook account SG Road Vigilante, which posts videos relating to road accidents and behaviour, shared a video showing an altercation between a lorry driver and cyclist on Braddell Road. In this case, the lorry driver is seen failing to give way at the yield line, turning out from Bishan Street 11 onto Braddell Road despite the oncoming cyclist.The cyclist is later seen riding briefly alongside the lorry, gesturing at the driver.Last month, a group of cyclists was seen riding through at least two red light stops in Pasir Ris.In both incidents, there were strong comments from both drivers and cyclists alike.Perhaps the discourse was best summed up by Michael Loke who wrote: «This is the kind of behaviour that causes drivers to gradually build resentment against cyclists.» But it is also worth noting that not all cyclists are errant road users.

A community cat in Marsiling was found covered in an black oily substance by feeders, who suspect the feline was attacked.The white cat, affectionately named Bai Bai (white white in Mandarin), had grease in its ears and watery eyes, reported Shin Min Daily News.Cat feeder Chen Shimei (transliteration), 62, told the publication that Bai Bai was discovered in that condition late last month.The retiree has been travelling from Ang Mo Kio to the Marsiling industrial estate every other day to feed the strays for eight to nine years. On the days she is not there, another cat feeder in her eighties makes the rounds.The other feeder was the one who noticed Bai Bai's unusual black coat and that it was unable to open its eyes, said Chen.Both of them raised funds for Bai Bai and took it to a vet, where it stayed for a night. The final vet bill was reportedly about $1,095.Chen also decided to take Bai Bai home to prevent it being harmed again.She said it is unlikely that the cat became covered in oil on its own.

The Supreme Court will continue CBI investigations into defaulting realtors. Builders cannot escape probes by settling with only a few homebuyers. Many bank officials are found to have colluded with these builders. CBI has completed probes in eighteen of fifty registered cases. Banks must grant prosecution sanctions for accused officials within two weeks.

Candidates holding temporary disability certificates can now pursue MBBS admissions, reflecting significant changes in the National Medical Commission's policies. The revised guidelines indicate that admission requests from persons with disabilities will be subject to assessment by medical boards. It is noteworthy that the presence of progressive or non-progressive disabilities will not inherently prevent admission, with a thorough evaluation of functional competency taking place.

Nearly all Indian students heading overseas for education plan to come back home after their studies. What's striking is that about 90% are pioneering this journey as the first in their families to study abroad. This trend highlights a shift towards self-driven decisions among students. Business and management fields are particularly appealing, with many utilizing Google searches and agents to find their perfect educational fit.

In a significant shift, alternative-fuel passenger vehicles have captured forty percent of the retail market, nearly matching petrol-powered models, which hold a slender one percent lead. July marked the highest sales figures for automobiles ever recorded. Additionally, electric two-wheelers are experiencing unprecedented market penetration, highlighting changing consumer preferences towards cost-effective options.

Health Canada says the Public Health Agency of Canada is not currently investigating any salmonella infections tied to a jalapeno-linked outbreak in the United States, where at least 345 people across 27 states have gotten sick.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Ukraine’s request for additional interceptor missiles, saying the country needs them at home Read Full Article at RT.com

A draw against Indonesia at a sold-out Jalan Besar Stadium on Friday (Aug 7) will send Singapore into the ASEAN Championship semi-finals, two days before the nation celebrates its 61st birthday.For forward Ilhan Fandi, that would make for the perfect National Day present.«We play football for the people, and of course it will be nice to give back to Singapore on her birthday,» said the forward, who has scored two of Singapore's four goals in the tournament.«We are here to do a job and to put up a good performance and try and qualify for the semi-final but to get a nice present for Singaporeans would be nice as well.»

«Singapore's greatness today belongs not only to great men, but also to every nameless hero who left their youth here.»The message was part of an emotional tribute by Malaysian rapper Namewee to his late uncle, Ong Kwang Boon, who reportedly died alone in a Singapore HDB flat a few months ago.In a video posted on Aug 5, Namewee said his uncle «devoted his entire life to Singapore».The 43-year-old singer-rapper, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, shared that his maternal uncle died in Singapore a few months ago.According to Wee, his uncle's body remained undiscovered for more than a week until a neighbour alerted the police after noticing a foul smell coming from the unit.Wee did not reveal when or where his uncle died. However, checks by AsiaOne indicate that Ong likely lived in a Housing Board flat along Kang Ching Road.In his video tribute, Wee said that his 66-year-old uncle was not married and had come to Singapore in 1979 to work right after graduating from high school.

What would you do if your car caught on fire? For Carol Sek, a family wealth specialist with Unicorn Financial Solutions, the answer was simple: stay calm and let her friends and family know she was safe.In a video posted to the company's Instagram and TikTok on Tuesday (Aug 4), Sek recounted how her Lamborghini Gallardo caught fire while she was driving on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) on July 23.Videos of the incident showed her bright green car ablaze, while the Land Transport Authority reported heavy traffic along the ECP following the incident.Sek said that her first instinct was to make a call to a man, whose identity was not revealed, and let him know that she was safe.Her next instinct was to ask if he wanted to see the fire.«It's such an experience. Do you want to have a video call and take a look?»According to Sek, firefighters and first responders arrived shortly after her Lamborghini caught fire, and the situation was resolved within 10 to 15 minutes.

Public health officials are urging anyone who may have had direct contact with a Japanese macaque at the Granby Zoo on Aug. 4 to contact Info-Santé.

The hiker was taken to hospital by air ambulance in serious condition, with lacerations on her body and a neck fracture, officials said.

An American national, Terry Lee Jennings, has been fined K3 million or a year’s imprisonment by the Blantyre Magistrate’s Court after landing his aircraft at Bakili Muluzi International Airport without following proper procedures. Southern Region police spokesperson Beatrice Mikuwa told Zodiak Online that Jennings, who was piloting a plane that had flown in from South […] The post American pilot fined K3 million or year behind bars after landing at Malawi airport without clearance appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Scorchers coach Lovemore Fazili has heaped praise on Football Association of Malawi (FAM) leadership, led by president Fleetwood Haiya, crediting the association’s meticulous preparation for the team’s historic run to the WAFCON quarter-finals. Speaking after Malawi topped a fiercely competitive Group C – finishing above continental heavyweights Nigeria and neighbours Zambia despite arriving as the […] The post Scorchers coach Fazili hails FAM president Haiya’s tireless efforts behind historic WAFCON quarter-final run appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Education Minister Bright Msaka has challenged graduates of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) to put their knowledge and creativity to work in transforming the country’s industrial future. Speaking on Thursday at MUST’s 7th congregation ceremony at the university’s campus in Thyolo, held under the theme ‘Innovating for Resilience: Science and Technology for […] The post Education minister challenges MUST graduates to drive Malawi’s industrial revolution appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Government and Prima Fuels Limited have been given the green light by the High Court’s Commercial Division in Lilongwe to recover fuel supply refunds owed by TotalEnergies Marketing Limited, covering a six-year period from 10 July 2013 to 11 July 2019, after the court found the company had breached a fuel supply agreement. The […] The post Malawi wins right to recover K824bn from TotalEnergies: Unpaid fuel refunds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The High Court’s Criminal Division in Lilongwe heard defence testimony on Thursday in the case of four men charged with murdering Belington Mkumba, a 45-year-old Inventory Supervisor at Central Medical Stores. Justice Nzondi Mvula had earlier ruled that the accused had a case to answer, clearing the way for the defence to formally open proceedings, […] The post Four accused of murdering medical stores supervisor give evidence appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mabanda, Doutsila – La section de l'Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs de Mabanda a célébré en différé, dans la cour du marché municipal, le premier anniversaire du parti. Une journée placée sous le signe de la prière, de la mobilisation et de la cohésion. La cérémonie a débuté par un moment œcuménique. Trois responsables religieux se sont succédé devant l'assemblée : le pasteur de l'Alliance Chrétienne de Mabanda, le représentant de l'imam de la mosquée de Mabanda, et l'abbé de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La 4ᵉ et avant-dernière étape de la caravane itinérante Acti'Jeunes 3.0 a confirmé la dynamique grandissante de cette initiative en faveur de la jeunesse gabonaise. Depuis son lancement, le 25 juillet dernier, la mobilisation ne cesse de s'amplifier, tant auprès des jeunes que des partenaires institutionnels. La visite du Dr Leila Saidji Joudane, Représentant Résidant du Fonds des Nations Unies pour la population (UNFPA), constitue un signal fort. En saluant l'initiative et en (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The finance ministry has sanctioned more posts for CERT-In, yet the hiring remains underway. With rising cyber threats dominating discussions, a parliamentary committee is pressing for expedited recruitment. The IndiaAI Mission's fellowship program initially struggled to attract candidates. In response, MeitY is implementing outreach sessions and promotional campaigns to encourage more applicants. Additionally, final touches are being made to recruitment guidelines for several scientific roles ahead of future job advertisements.

The Lok Sabha has taken a vital step by passing a bill aimed at simplifying tax rules to enhance investment attractiveness. The new legislation abolishes a limitation on specific electronic payment options, allowing banks and providers to charge merchants on transactions. Additionally, the government is empowered to revise the zero-MDR scheme for UPI and RuPay. This initiative is poised to drive advancements in the financial sector’s infrastructure and innovative capabilities.

In a significant move, the Supreme Court has granted interim bail for one week to Sumit Roy, who serves as the personal assistant to TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Roy is implicated in the Salboni land-grabbing case, which followed the arrest of former TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra. Notably, the court has stayed Roy's arrest until it reconvenes for the next hearing.

The Rajya Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill, 2026, authorizing fund withdrawals for excess expenditure. Opposition members repeatedly demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence in the House. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju was asked to convey their sentiments to Shah. Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sought the Home Minister's statement on student police action. The opposition also requested the Prime Minister's apology for the alleged police excesses.

The BJP has called out Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly spreading misinformation. They assert that Home Minister Shah is present at Parliament House, but is unable to participate due to ongoing protests. Continued disruptions by the opposition hinder legislative work, yet Shah is ready to address their concerns directly. The BJP confirmed Shah is in his office daily, awaiting the resumption of parliamentary activities.