«Serbia is paying a high price for pursuing a sovereign policy, not abandoning Kosovo and Metohija, providing assistance to Republika Srpska and refusing to impose sanctions against Russia,» Milos Vucevic emphasized

Kristy Noem said that the wall is very difficult and almost impossible to climb

The group consisted of career officers of the Special Operations Service curated by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate, who planned to carry out acts of sabotage and terrorism in Russia, targeting transport facilities

Poland is ruling out sending troops to Ukraine because «it cannot weaken the forces needed to prevent an attack,» a senior Polish official told Politico

Kevin Costner has hit back at stuntwoman Devyn LaBella's lawsuit in new court filings containing images that appear to show she was smiling and 'comfortable' on set while rehearsing a 'rape' scene.

The recent cut in interest rates was meant to take the heat off the economy, bolster confidence for business and provide respite to homeowners.

It's the last thing hard-pressed homeowners need - a tax raid by a cash-hungry Chancellor that could hit those in the South and older people hardest.

Diddy's twin daughters were kicked off of a rollercoaster ride at the Orange County Fair after reportedly failing to follow a simple rule. The Daily Mail obtained footage of the dramatic moment.

The influencer, 18, was praised by viewers for her four-part show The Princess Diaries, where she offered insight into her 'chaotic' childhood.

Les sociétés Mana Ito et Mana Gaz, par la voix de leurs avocats, répondent au recours déposé par Gaz de Tahiti devant le tribunal de commerce pour concurrence déloyale. Alors que l’opérateur historique réclame plus de 107 millions de Fcfp de dommages et intérêts, ses adversaires défendent une concurrence « saine » qui fait baisser le prix du gaz et profite aux consommateurs polynésiens.

A leadership development programme designed to train the next generation of leaders for Chinese community groups, including clan associations, will receive funding support from the government. This follows Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's announcement of a new training programme to «systematically nurture the next generation of community leaders».PM Wong made the announcement at the National Day Rally on Sunday (Aug 17).During his Mandarin speech, PM Wong paid tribute to the Chinese community for playing a «crucial role» — through their philanthropy, nurturing bilingual and bicultural talent for Singapore - in championing and fostering a strong Singaporean identity.Providing further details on the programme on Wednesday (Aug 20), National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said that participants of the programme will be nominated by Chinese community groups and selected by the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA). The programme targets to develop about 100 active Chinese community leaders, in theirs 30s and 40s, over the next five years. 

SINGAPORE — People in Singapore will be alerted to emergencies on their mobile phones via a disaster alert system that will be progressively implemented in Singapore by early 2026.Law Minister Edwin Tong said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is currently working with local telco companies to set up the Cell Broadcast System.The system will enable authorities to quickly alert the public in the affected area of an incident and broadcast emergency messages directly to their mobile phones, he said on Aug 20 at the Asean Strategic Policy Dialogue on Disaster Management.“The messages will provide the public with very clear guidance on the protective measures which they can take.”Tong, who is also Second Minister for Home Affairs, was addressing around 230 guests at the dialogue held at Grand Hyatt Singapore, including government officials, representatives from non-government organisations and professionals in disaster relief and management.

Local ride-hailing platform Grab has cited a «temporary system issue» that led to «abnormally high prices» being wrongly displayed on the app on Wednesday (Aug 20).At around noon, many users noticed unusually high fares for rides within the country.In a post on Complaint Singapore Facebook page today, a user shared a screenshot of how a 20-minute trip from Changi Airport T2 to Punggol would cost him $1,516.A quick check by AsiaOne showed that a short 10-minute drive from Boon Keng to Middle Road would have cost over $1,500.The outage on Grab's app lasted for a total of 17 minutes.In response to AsiaOne's queries, a spokesperson from Grab said that the issue has been resolved and that the app is now functioning as usual.«We deeply regret the inconvenience caused,» the spokesperson said.Grab's system is designed to detect bookings with such abnormally high fees and typically blocks them. Grab is conducting checks to see if any rides went through, where affected users will be compensated.[[nid:716510]]dana.leong@asiaone.com

On Wednesday, August 27, President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will lock horns in a live televised debate at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The debate, organized by Democracy Milestone (DI)—a continental consortium of media, civil society and human […] The post New Presidential Debate Format: APM Vs Chakwera Stand-Off To Test Strength, Stamina And Substance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) plc has boosted Beit CURE Children’s Hospital’s fundraising drive with a K20 million donation towards a Charity Golf Tournament set for September 6, 2025 at Country Club Limbe in Blantyre. The tournament seeks to raise funds for surgeries for children with treatable disabilities. Speaking during the cheque handover in Blantyre on […] The post FCB plc supports Beit CURE Charity Golf Tourney with K20 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

CDH Investment Bank has posted a jaw-dropping 120 percent surge in after-tax profit, hitting K18.3 billion for the six months ending June 30 2025—up from K8.3 billion last year—signalling one of the most aggressive growth runs in Malawi’s banking sector. The bank’s half-year financial results show that the profit leap was powered by an expansion […] The post CDH Bank Profits Soar 120% to K18.3 Billion in Half-Year Boom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary General and aspiring Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City Centre, Peter Mukhito, has urged constituents to rally behind him in the September 16, 2025 elections. Speaking at Nsambeta Primary School during the official launch of the MK10 million Bonanza, Mukhito appealed to residents to not only vote for him but […] The post Mukhito Rallies Lilongwe City Centre for September Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a stinging legal rebuke, the High Court in Blantyre on August 20, 2025, dismissed the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) attempt to block the appointment of Andrew Mpesi as Chief Elections Officer of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Delivering the judgment, Justice Mandala Mambulasa said the DPP had “failed to demonstrate that its rights or […] The post High Court Deals DPP Crushing Blow Over MEC Boss Appointment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Larry André has urged Washington to tread carefully on the question of Somaliland recognition, warning that unilateral moves could destabilize the Horn of Africa and damage U.S. relations in the region.

PORT-OF-SPAIN (PAHO): In collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the Ministry of Health, Trinidad and Tobago, recently hosted the Region of the Americas’ first Tailoring Antimicrobial Resistance...

On any given day in Jamaica, especially in rural towns and bustling urban centres, motorcyclists thread effortlessly through traffic, dodging potholes, overtaking slow-moving vehicles, and gliding past gridlocked cars. It’s a familiar sight:...

The annual Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) continues to play a pivotal role in guiding national policy and improving the lives of citizens, particularly the most vulnerable. The survey, conducted since 1988 by the Planning Institute of...

[HRW] Rwanda-Backed Armed Group Executes Over 140 Civilians in 14 Villages, Farming Areas

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It was a constant theme in my conversations with those close to Katie Price when writing about the glamour model's split from Peter Andre back in 2009.

The 76-year-old I'm A Celebrity winner said he was 'depressed' and 'absolutely infuriated' after it refused to renew his licence following an eye test.

It's the last thing hard-pressed homeowners need - a tax raid by a cash-hungry Chancellor that could hit those in the South and older people hardest.

Herbalist Simon Mills said there are a few common kitchen spices that can combat everything from a common cold to cardiovascular problems.

Kylian Mbappé got off to a scoring start in his second season with Real Madrid, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their Spanish league opener Tuesday.

United States President Donald Trump has ruled out sending US troops to Ukraine to guarantee its security in the event of an agreement to end Russia’s war in the country.

Shashi Tharoor stated that Pakistan must dismantle terror networks before India considers repairing ties. He highlighted past attempts at outreach betrayed by Pakistani hostility. Tharoor recalled the 2008 Mumbai attacks and India's evidence of Pakistani involvement. He mentioned India's restraint giving way to surgical strikes. Tharoor cited France, Germany, US and Vietnam as examples of reconciliation.

At a UN Security Council debate, India's representative Eldos Mathew Punnoos accused Pakistan of historical and ongoing sexual violence, particularly against minority women, dating back to the 1971 conflict.