When he discovered that a man had allegedly molested a female commuter, SMRT Trains employee Tippu Sultan S Hamid sprung into action and detained the suspect until police arrived.On Thursday (Sept 4), 60-year-old Tippu was among four public transport staff recognised for assisting the police in separate cases of outrage of modesty on the public transport network.They each received the Community Partnership Award from the Public Transport Security Command (TransCom) for their contributions.On April 18, 2025, the Senior Station Manager heard shouting and saw a female commuter chasing after a man at Pioneer MRT station. Tippu approached the man and told him that he would need to come with him as some complaints had been made. He also asked to keep the suspect's identification card to ensure the latter did not attempt to escape.When Tippu approached the woman to investigate, she told him that she had felt the suspect grab her left buttock while she was riding the escalator. Realising that he could not handle the situation himself, Tippu alerted TransCom and detained the suspect.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) has instructed Meta and X to issue correction notices for Sammy Obeid's social media posts regarding his cancelled Singapore show.This comes after Obeid failed to make the requested corrections.In a statement on Thursday (Sept 4), MDDI said that the American comedian failed to comply with the correction direction issued to him earlier on Monday.Under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma), Obeid was asked to issue correction notices alongside his original social media posts — on Facebook, Instagram, and X — from Aug 27.In particular, MDDI cited Obeid's posts that falsely claimed that the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) asked for multiple rounds of edits to his material, including removing all references to Israel, Palestine, and the conflict in Gaza.Obeid alleged that his stand-up show scheduled for Aug 31 was cancelled despite being «toned down» and «heavily censored» to fit local regulations.

Amid global uncertainty, India and Singapore have set out «an ambitious and detailed road map» to chart the next phase of their relationship which is rooted in shared values, mutual respect and trust, said the prime ministers of both countries on Thursday (Sept 4). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong were speaking at a joint press conference during PM Wong's official visit to India. The agenda of setting out «an ambitious road map» was also mentioned by PM Wong during an interview with Indian publication Hindustan Times published earlier on Thursday. During that interview, PM Wong said that the road map for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with India will set out all the different areas of cooperation between both countries, and how they want to pursue them further. 

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led Union government of compromising India's prestige by allegedly «begging» before foreign powers like the US and China. During a state assembly discussion on attacks against Bengali migrants, Banerjee alleged the BJP has a dictatorial mindset and aims to turn West Bengal into its colony.

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar strongly criticized Congress leader P. Chidambaram's remarks on the GST overhaul, labeling him a «dejected, disgruntled, and failed finance minister.» This came after Chidambaram called the GST reforms a belated «U-turn,» suggesting they should have occurred eight years prior.

New order forces firms to submit bank and director information to DICA, as the regime seeks to crack down on “terrorism” funding and money laundering.

Deputy commander of Southeastern Command put in charge of massive efforts to take back the Kawkareik-Myawaddy road from the Karen resistance.

NUG warns endorsement of Min Aung Hlaing and his sham election threatens long-standing friendship between the two peoples.

The petition could set up a blockbuster case on a centerpiece of the president’s agenda with huge ramifications for the U.S. economy, global trade and consumers.

Iceland must intensify its efforts to meet its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the non-industrial sectors by 2030. According to a specialist at the Environment Agency of Iceland, it is unlikely that the current trajectory will be sufficient.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Manipur government, and Kuki-Zo groups have signed a tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, aiming to restore peace after the ethnic conflict. Key provisions include maintaining Manipur's territorial integrity, reopening National Highway-2, and relocating militant camps. The agreement emphasizes a negotiated solution and strict enforcement of revised ground rules to ensure lasting stability.

This landmark move, effective from 22 September, is expected to ease consumer burdens across sectors while streamlining India’s tax framework (cbic.gov.in).

West Bengal Assembly witnessed chaos as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of corruption and anti-Bengali sentiment, triggering fierce opposition. BJP chief whip Shankar Ghosh was suspended for disrupting a discussion on Bengali migrants' rights. Marshals escorted Ghosh out after he refused to leave.

Donald Trump has appealed to the Supreme Court, challenging a federal court's decision that limits his power to impose tariffs on foreign imports. Trump defends tariffs on India for purchasing Russian energy, citing it as crucial for peace in Ukraine.

Rising demand for Russian universities reflects Moscow’s pivot toward deeper ties with the Global South Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi’s fiscal story in recent years has been one of crisis stacked upon crisis. Tropical Storm Ana and Cyclone Gombe in 2022, Cyclone Freddy in 2023, and a brutal drought in 2024 battered the economy, crippling agriculture, disrupting supply chains, and tearing at an already fragile financial system. As donor support dwindled, the government’s fiscal […] The post Tech at the Core: How Digital Tools Are Powering Malawi’s Revenue Mobilization Drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has raised alarm over gaps in fairness and professionalism in how broadcasters are covering the 2025 general elections, warning that biased or inflammatory reporting risks undermining democracy. In its Election Broadcast Monitoring Report, MACRA says monitoring officers reviewed political content aired by national, regional, and community broadcasters in the […] The post MACRA Flags Bias, Hate Speech in Election Coverage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Somali novelist Nuruddin Farah, one of Africa’s most distinguished literary figures, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by SOAS University of London in recognition of his decades-long contribution to literature and culture.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Wednesday with the new commander of U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening security and counterterrorism cooperation. U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley also attended the talks.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday accepted the credentials of two newly appointed ambassadors during a ceremony at the State House in Mogadishu.

Pyotr Poroshenko has demanded online censorship after the killing of a far-right member of his party Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has denied attempting to disrupt the flight of the EU chief Read Full Article at RT.com

France has finalized preparations for security guarantees for Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron said Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE — Staff at the three public healthcare clusters in Singapore caught vaping or possessing vapes could be dismissed.SingHealth, NHG Health and the National University Health System (NUHS) said they are taking a strong stance against staff vaping and are implementing disciplinary measures.These range from a formal written warning for staff caught for the first time for possessing or using a vaping device to dismissal for repeated offenders and those caught with drug-laced vapes.The Government had earlier announced that it would toughen its stance on vaping, with stricter measures coming into effect on Monday (Sept 1). They include higher fines for abusers and harsher penalties for suppliers.In response to queries from The Straits Times, the three healthcare clusters, which run public hospitals, polyclinics and national speciality centres, said they are aligning their human resources policies with the Government’s stance.NUHS said it has reviewed its policy and guidelines and are communicating these to its staff through e-mail, physical and digital posters, and in-person reminders at meetings.

Twenty-three people were injured, and one of them died during the night, the Sao Jose hospital said on Thursday, after authorities reported 15 people had been killed.

Distressing footage captured the chaotic scenes just moments after Lisbon's famous Gloria Funicular derailed, killing 15 people and injuring 23 more.

Grace Mort, 25, and boyfriend Jacob Kennedy, 20, were found with more than 50g of cocaine and almost 40 ecstasy tablets.

Under controversial plans to completely redraw the 'outdated' system, an influential thinktank wants to scrap the existing bands that determine the size of bills.

The Reform leader warned that Americans - including tech moguls - could face arrest at Heathrow over online content disliked by British authorities in the wake of the arrest of Graham Linehan.

A businessman was being interviewed on Sky News about the troubles in Nuneaton when a woman carrying a beer staggered across the street and screamed racist abuse at him.

President Lazarous Chakwera is today opening Mwanza stadium which is expected to improve sports development and other social activities related to sports in the district. Chakwera commissioned construction of the stadium in January 2024. Director of Lands and Public Works for Mwanza, Eric Nyekanyeka said the stadium will engage young people into sporting activities thereby […] The post Chakwera opens Mwanza stadium to promote sports and economic activities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Amid an uncertain world, there is more reason for Singapore and India to “double down” on their critical relationship, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.In an interview with Indian newspaper Hindustan Times published on Thursday (Sept 4), PM Wong, who is on his first official visit to India as Prime Minister, said that Singapore should proactively work with like-minded countries even as the world goes through profound changes.«Work with like-minded countries to closer links, to operate on the basis of a rules-based trading framework to bring our economies closer together and to find win-win outcomes,” he said. »And we believe we can do so with India, because we have a strategic partnership built on 60 years of friendship and trust.«PM Wong recalled that the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) was initially just an idea to »inject new energy« into bilateral ties and »take the relationship forward", given that the Singapore-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) was signed 20 years ago.