The transit time for carriage by rail is from one to two days

Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the elimination in Beirut of Ali Youssef Kharshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem

Tehran emphasized that it is a critical executive guarantee

The shaky ceasefire looks on the verge of collapse, with Mr Trump warning of 'bigger, and better, and stronger' strikes.

The Grand National is renowned for its daring displays of fashion, and early arrivals on the first day of the festival did not disappoint.

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Severe rains in Angola have killed 42 and damaged hundreds of structures as authorities continue rescue operations Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and Ukraine have repatriated the remains of killed troops in a regular humanitarian transfer Read Full Article at RT.com

France’s top general has warned of an open conflict with Russia as Paris reportedly looks to shift to a “war economy” Read Full Article at RT.com

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“Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. At this time, I ask that my family be given privacy as it deals with these difficult circumstances.”

India has bolstered seafarer safety and trade continuity amidst Middle East tensions. New directives advise seafarers in Iranian waters to stay indoors and coordinate movements. Simultaneously, measures are in place to ensure smooth maritime trade, including transparent freight charges and improved grievance redressal.

As Kerala votes today, several constituencies are battlegrounds for shifting political equations and leadership tests. The traditional UDF-LDF fight intensifies with the BJP's push, creating triangular contests in key seats like Nemom and Palakkad. Rebellions and prestige battles in Ambalapuzha and Peravoor, alongside legacy fights in Pala, will significantly shape the final outcome.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that a political change in West Bengal is imminent, with citizens demanding it. Addressing a rally in Asansol, he accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering a 'syndicate raj' controlling the coal and sand sectors, vowing a BJP government would restore industrial strength and end mafia rule.

The development was presented during Russia’s Space Week 2026, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight

Overall, Russia's first-quarter exports of meat and meat products totaled 200,000 tons

It has become the new normal, Research Fellow of the Japanese National Institute for Defense Studies Yoshida Tomoaki said

The court’s decision is immediately enforceable

According to the source, Norway is thus dragging itself and the entire NATO bloc into a military conflict with Russia

Amidst a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Brent oil prices fell back below US$100 per barrel on Wednesday (April 8), continuing into Thursday, with Shell becoming the first fuel company here to calibrate petrol prices downwards — by 4 cents. But it has kept its diesel price unchanged, at $4.68.Shell's adjustment also moves its posted price for the popular 95-octane petrol back to the $3.42 per litre mark, last set in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.As at 6pm, no other fuel company has adjusted pump prices.

Parmjit Bassi - who is not Muslim - was found to be the victim of racism when his co-worker stuffed an EDL leaflet in his locker.

Peter Rowell (pictured), who hosted the Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Bristol, was jailed for six years in 2012 for a string of horrific offences.

John Healey said the vessels had been spotted in the North Atlantic, with a warship and aircraft deployed in response.

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A 30-year-old male cyclist was injured after a car collided into him at a pedestrian crossing in Geylang on Wednesday (April 8) night. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Sims Way and Geylang Road at around 10.10pm. Dashcam footage of the incident was posted online by Facebook page SGRV Admin.The victim, dressed in a red top and white bottom, is seen cycling across the crossing when a car turns right and collides into him. The cyclist stands up and walks back to the pavement before lying down on the ground. He was taken conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The 73-year-old male car driver is assisting with investigations, said the police.[[nid:733091]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

Normal train services on the Circle Line will resume on Friday (April 10) as tunnel strengthening works at affected stations were completed nine days ahead of schedule.The stations are Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations. Peak-period shuttle buses servicing the affected stations will operate at a reduced frequency before ceasing operation after April 13.With tunnel strengthening works completed, LTA will proceed with the final systems integration testing works in preparation for the opening of the final three Circle Line stations which is slated for mid-2026.As such, train services on the entire Circle Line will be shortened on weekends between April 11 and May 17, providing necessary engineering hours needed for safe and rigorous testing and commissioning of the train systems.Train services will end earlier at 11pm on Saturdays and start later at 9am on Sundays, said LTA and SMRT.With the shortened service hours, shuttle bus services will be provided on Sunday mornings between 5am and 9am.

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on a three-day official visit to Singapore from Thursday (April 9) to April 11.Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement on Thursday that the visit reaffirms the bilateral relations between the two countries.«Prime Minister Albanese's visit reaffirms the excellent state of bilateral relations underpinned by the Singapore-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) 2.0 launched by Prime Minister Wong and Prime Minister Albanese in October 2025,» MFA said.The two countries upgraded bilateral relations on the 60th year of diplomatic ties during PM Wong's visit to Australia in October last year.

After a day-long detour and health check-up, one of the three remaining peregrine falcon chicks that made a recess in OCBC Centre their home took flight once more on Wednesday (April 8), according to the National Parks Board (NParks).The fledgling, tagged as «G00» by NParks via a green tag around its leg, was found by the public at South Bridge Road a day prior.NParks shared with the media that falcon G00 was found on Tuesday evening and promptly picked up by NParks contractors who then brought it to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation.The bird was responsive to food, which is «always a good sign», said Dr Malcom Soh, the principal researcher for Wildlife Management Research at NParks.«Just this morning, when they checked it, it was still active and doing well,» Dr Soh told the media on Wednesday. «That's why we're able to release it today.»Before they let the bird go, however, NParks placed a Bluetooth tracker on the falcon's tail feathers.This tracker is not a permanent addition, Dr Soh assured, explaining that the object weighs around two grams and will drop off as the bird ages and moults.

A total of 172 men and 79 women, aged between 16 and 84, are under investigation for their suspected involvement in scams as scammers or money mules following a island-wide operation from March 26 to April 8. In a statement on Thursday (April 9), police said the operation involved officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and seven Police Land Divisions, and it targeted suspects believed to be linked to more than 665 scam cases.These scams include e-commerce, friend impersonation, job, government official impersonation, investment, and rental.Victims reportedly lost a total of over $3.9 million.The alleged offenders are being investigated for cheating, money laundering, and providing payment services without a licence.The offence of cheating carries up to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine, while money laundering carries up to 10 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000, or both.Since Dec 30 last year, scammers and members or recruiters of scam syndicates face mandatory caning of at least six strokes, up to 24 strokes. 

The more people go on about the awfulness of Neville Chamberlain, the less I trust their judgment. They generally know nothing about him and use him as a cheap and easy codeword for weakness.

The British businessman - who was one of Lord Sugar's advisers on the BBC One series - paid tribute to Stuart Baggs, who died aged 27 in 2015 after an asthma attack.

John Davidson made headlines across the world when he shouted the N-word while black actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present an award during the ceremony.