Parvathaneni, while speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on «Protection of civilians in armed conflict», congratulated China on assuming the UNSC Presidency for this month.

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of a long record of violence against civilians and citing recent incidents in Afghanistan linked to Pakistani military action. India's envoy highlighted UNAMA findings of civilian casualties due to cross-border violence and airstrikes, including an attack on a hospital during Ramadan.

Northwest India is battling severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring across multiple states. Uttar Pradesh's Banda recorded a scorching 48°C, while Delhi anticipates touching 46°C. Punjab and Haryana are also reeling under intense heat. The IMD has issued alerts, advising extreme caution for vulnerable populations and recommending hydration and protective measures.

Ayaan, Singapore Zoo's first orangutan born through artificial insemination, makes his public debut on Thursday (May 21) at the zoo's orangutan exhibit.The male Sumatran orangutan was delivered by Caesarean section on March 18, after his mother, Chomel, developed placenta praevia, a condition in which the placenta sits over the birth canal.Mandai Wildlife Group believes the case is the first documented instance globally of an orangutan birth involving placenta praevia in which both mother and infant survived.It is also the first successful artificial insemination (AI) birth of an orangutan at the Singapore Zoo, and the first Caesarean section the group has performed on the species.Ayaan, whose name means «blessing» in Arabic, was symbolically adopted by SMRT Corporation on May 20 at a ceremony held at the orangutan exhibit.Years-long effort to save a genetic lineThe road to his birth began in 2018.His father Charlie, a 48-year-old Sumatran orangutan, carries a genetic profile that is unrepresented in the managed population of the species.

SINGAPORE — Seven executives of shipping container companies, including Singaporean shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng, have been accused by the US of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers from November 2019 until at least January 2024.As a result, the prices of standard shipping containers are said to have roughly doubled between 2019 and 2021, noted the US Department of Justice in a statement on May 19.Through this alleged scheme, four of the world's largest shipping container manufacturers saw their profits increase almost a hundredfold during the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing global supply chain crisis, the department said.The four companies are China International Marine Containers (CIMC), CXIC Group Containers, Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment, and Singamas Container Holdings.Based on court documents filed on Jan 22 and unsealed on May 19, it is alleged that executives from four companies — CIMC, CXIC Group Containers, Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment, and a fourth, unnamed company — met at CIMC's headquarters in Shenzhen, China, on or around Nov 14, 2019.

Family members gathered to support Kai Trump, the president's eldest grandchild, amid her mother's sudden breast cancer diagnosis.

The Prince of Wales, one of the club's most high-profile supporters, was seen punching the air after Villa surged to victory at Besiktas Park, on a night that delivered their first major trophy in 30 years.

The 15-year-old said she was threatened with a knife during a seven-hour kidnapping which took place when she was walking in Bowdon, a village in Altrincham, on Monday evening.

The 'businessman' 'boasted he was an arms dealer who worked with dangerous people' in the weeks before his mystery disappearance, according to reports.

The final whistle in Istanbul last night secured Aston Villa their first major trophy in 30 years, but also unleashed an intensity of emotion in Prince William never seen before.

SINGAPORE — Singapore is in talks with technology companies about attaching «nutrition labels» to AI products, designating their intended uses and limitations, a senior minister said on Wednesday (May 20).«We may start with a voluntary framework, and then in time ... we'll see how effective these kinds of labels are before deciding to take the next step,» digital development and information minister Josephine Teo told Reuters in an interview.The labels, which would be a global first, would apply to consumer applications with AI features, similar to food or medicine labels. She said they would indicate the «right ways» and «not-so-correct ways» of using AI.The minister, who was speaking on the sidelines of the Asia Tech x Singapore Summit, said Singapore is also developing testing frameworks and accrediting organisations to evaluate AI products.The country has emerged as a neutral ground for the AI sector, popular with both US and Chinese startups.Singapore announced on Wednesday that it would host OpenAI's first Applied AI Lab outside the US, with an investment of more than US$234 million (S$299.4 million).

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has recalled a baby food product imported from Ireland after authorities detected a potential risk of mould growth and spoilage.In a statement on Wednesday (May 20) night, SFA said it had been notified by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland about the recall of Glenisk Baby Organic Fromage Frais Strawberry with Banana, Vanilla & Oats (4x60g).As a precautionary measure, SFA directed importer Redmart Pte Ltd to recall the affected products in Singapore.The implicated product has a use-by date of May 28, 2026, and was manufactured in Ireland.«Consumers who purchased the product have been advised not to feed it to their children,» the agency said.They also added that «those whose children have consumed these products and are unwell should seek medical advice promptly».[[nid:731522]]eriko.lim@asiaone.com

Moscow and Beijing cemented bilateral cooperation during Putin-Xi talks in Beijing, while pushing for a multipolar world order Read Full Article at RT.com

The US should stop all aid to Israel as maintaining the relationship has become too damaging for Washington, Tucker Carlson has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, detaining some 400 activists from around 40 countries Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was furious after a tense call with US President Donald Trump over a new proposal to end the war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

A 23-year-old man has been arrested following a five-hour standoff with police for throwing bottles of liquor from his home in Woodlands.The incident occurred at an HDB unit located at 687A Woodlands Drive 75 on Wednesday (May 20) evening.

According to the Iran’s Persian Gulf Surveillance Agency, ships may pass through Iranian-controlled waters only with permission from the PGSA

Russian Foreign Minister emphasized that Russia is consistently carrying out the objectives of the special military operation

Sergey Lavrov also noted that «the financial and economic system led by the West after World War II can no longer function in a way that guarantees continued benefit for Western countries»

The details of the message have not been disclosed

According to the news agency, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited North Korea in April

The home of the newly-elected president of Cricket Canada in Surrey, B.C., was the target of a shooting early Wednesday morning, the fifth estate has learned.

Gilbert Rozon has agreed to pay $930,000 to nine women who accused him of sexual misconduct and has waived his right to appeal the Quebec court ruling that found he sexually assaulted eight of them.

Tuvalu is building new land to hold back rising sea levels, but the majority of its people are applying to relocate to Australia. As they do, many are confronting a disturbing question. 

A Punaauia, un camion transportant un conteneur s'est encastré dans le tunnel sous le giratoire de la mairie. Celle-ci annonce que la circulation est fortement perturbée à ce niveau, d'autant plus que c'est la sortie des cours.

Canada's spy agency says its ability to keep pace with threats and contribute to intelligence alliances will be at risk if the government's latest attempt to pass a lawful access bill fails — a warning that comes as momentum against the Liberals' Bill C-22 grows.

An Ontario resident who recently travelled to East Africa is being tested for Ebola, according to the province's health ministry.