Three persons were arrested on Friday (April 3) for voluntarily causing hurt and committing robbery following a 1 1/2-hour stand-off with the police at a Jurong HDB flat.The incident, involving two men, aged 21, and a 24-year-old woman, happened at about 10.10pm at a residential unit at Block 262 Jurong East Street 24.Responding to media queries, the police said they were conducting follow-up investigations into a case of voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery at the said location.The trio refused to open the door and instead locked themselves inside the flat.Residents told Shin Min Daily News that they saw significant police presence from various units. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was also present.AsiaOne understands that the officers deployed were from the police's Crisis Negotiations Unit, Special Operations Command.SCDF said it deployed a safety life pack and rescuers from the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team on standby as a precautionary measure.
Combat operations continued at the time of the report
Six loitering munitions of the enemy were also shot down
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says that Russia is fighting on military, economic, and information fronts
According to The Washington Post, private firms are combining AI technology with data from open sources to expose the actions of US troops
According to the ministry, desalination units have also sustained damage
The process will involve seeking for water traces and radiation from complex molecules and organic compounds
Four people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a condominium unit at The Rivervale on Saturday (April 4).In a Facebook post on the same day, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at 3 Rivervale Link, where the condominium estate is located, at about 2.10pm.When SCDF arrived at the scene, black smoke was observed to be emitting from a third-floor unit. Firefighters extinguished the fire, which happened in the bedroom, using a water jet.About 50 people were evacuated from the block, while four people had evacuated from the unit before SCDF arrived.The latter were assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to Singapore General Hospital.SCDF said preliminary findings show the cause of fire was likely from an electrical origin in the bedroom.In their post, it also reminded people to prevent fire by following these tips:
Two people were taken to hospital after a fire at a residential college in the National University of Singapore (NUS) on April 2.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne it was alerted to the blaze at Tembusu College at about 2.30pm.Located at University Town in NUS, Tembusu College is one of the five residential colleges on campus.The fire, caused by several items at a food stall of the dining hall, was put out by passers-by prior to the SCDF’s arrival.Two people were taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation and minor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. A video shared on social media platform Xiaohongshu showed smoke rising from the dining hall, with a user commenting about a burning smell during a meeting nearby.[[nid:732866]]chingshijie@asiaone.com
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the EU is becoming a “suicide ship” by refusing to lift energy sanctions on Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
Two people were injured after a tow truck overturned on Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) on Friday (April 3).In a video uploaded on Sgfollowsall Instagram on April 4, a truck towing a heavy vehicle was seen turned on its side on the grass at the side of the road. Skid marks were also observed on the road.In respond to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident along BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint before Mandai Road exit on April 3 at about 6pm.SCDF assessed two people for minor injuries and they declined to be sent to hospital.Police said they believed the tow truck to have self-skidded along BKE towards Woodlands slip road into Mandai Road.Police investigations are ongoing.
According to Al Hadath, the strikes are delivered by US and Israeli forces
The governor of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province says that the exact number of dead and injured people can be significantly higher
The authority says that no environmental violations could be proven
Fifteen people were injured
The first patient in Russia received a domestically made personalized cancer vaccine April 1
Three engineering students offered help to a drunk driver, but their gesture turned deadly. They allegedly killed the man to steal his car and phones, dumping his body to hinder identification. Police quickly apprehended the trio, who confessed to the crime.
New research reveals men's heart disease risk escalates significantly by their mid-thirties, years before symptoms manifest. This divergence from women's risk patterns, even after accounting for lifestyle factors, highlights a critical need for earlier screening.
A parliamentary panel urged the government to ensure Census 2027 accurately counts all 21 disability categories, a significant upgrade from the 2011 census. This move aims to create a robust database for better policy formulation and welfare scheme targeting for persons with disabilities, moving beyond the current 1.35 crore UDID cards issued.
[UN News] As violence forces tens of thousands to flee Sudan's South Kordofan state, doctors in a key maternity hospital are facing impossible choices - with too few supplies, too many patients, and lives slipping away.
[WHO] The World Health Organization urges the international community: do not ignore Sudan.
Quelques jours après une violente rixe, une marche pour la paix a réuni samedi 4 avril des habitants des quartiers concernés. Une initiative présentée comme un geste d’apaisement, mais qui intervient dans un contexte sensible.
“Time is of the essence!” Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.
Populist candidate Rumen Radev is on track to win Bulgaria’s parliamentary election, unless the EU’s censorship machine can stop him Read Full Article at RT.com
“Time is of the essence!” Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.
Nine people, including an infant, were taken to the hospital after a fire at a London apartment building Saturday morning, according to first responders.
Likhachev added that the Iranian side is doing a great deal to ensure the safety of the Rosatom staff evacuation route, and cooperation with the Armenian government is proceeding smoothly
According to the statement, «the Bushehr nuclear power plant continues operating without any interruptions, and all processes are under full control and supervision.»
According to Kirill Budanov, Kiev may receive security guarantees as a result of the visit by the US delegation
