North Korea has condemned US approval of missile sales to South Korea, branding Washington’s arms sales to the region as “war exports” Read Full Article at RT.com

Anthropic disabled Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to all customers after the government demanded that it suspend access by foreign nationals Read Full Article at RT.com

Partnership between the Government and communities to create synergies between local infrastructure developments and events can benefit both residents and heartland businesses, said Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat.Referring to this partnership, Chee explained that placemaking can have better outcomes for residents and businesses in different communities.Placemaking refers to the proactive management of spaces to make it better through various means such as infrastructural improvements, event organising, and engagements .Chee was addressing residents and heartland merchants during a ministerial community visit to the Changi ward of Pasir Ris-Changi GRC on Saturday (June 13). During the visit, he witnessed the launch of the Changi Delights Card, a community initiative that gives Pasir-Ris Changi residents discounts of between 5 and 50 per cent at participating neighbourhood businesses, including beauty saloons, eateries, laundry and pet grooming services.

The Indian Air Force reported that a special commission would be set up to investigate the causes of the crash

The Ukrainian military also attacked communities in eight districts of the Kherson Region, Governor Vladimir Saldo said

One person was injured in the incident

The Indian Air Force has set up a special commission to probe into the circumstances of the crash

Live-recording images confirm the successful destruction of the targets: the temporary deployment site of a unit of the Ukrainian National Guard’s 4th separate rapid reaction brigade in the area of the settlement of Belitskoye and the temporary deployment site of a formation of the Ukrainian army’s 63rd separate mobile brigade in the area of the settlement of Shchurovo

With scam calls becoming increasingly rampant, a 41-year-old mother of five did not believe it when she was told that she was the lucky winner of $30,000.Siti Hajar Ramli had received a call from Sheng Siong informing her that she won the second prize in its Selamat Hari Raya lucky draw, reported Berita Harian (BH).She almost declined the call when she saw that it came from an unknown number, and remained sceptical, thinking that it was a scam even when the Sheng Siong staff introduced herself.«I have been receiving a lot of scam calls lately. When I received the call, I was about to get angry with the caller,» BH quoted her as saying.Siti was only convinced after verifying that the call had come from Sheng Siong's headquarters, and after the staff verified her address and identification number.Siti, who runs a home-based business, told BH that she often buys ingredients for her business from the Sheng Siong branch at Junction 10.Her 10-year-old daughter had helped to fill in the lucky draw form at the time and prayed for good fortune.

Singapore leaders on Friday (June 12) sent their condolences to Thailand after the passing of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's eldest daughter Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.She was hospitalised in December 2022 after a sudden loss of consciousness caused by a heart condition while visiting the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Th 47-year-old died on Thursday evening, after her condition worsened due to an intra-abdominal infection, colitis, low blood pressure, arrhythmias, and blood clotting disorders, the palace statement said.Princess Bajrakitiyabha studied law at Cornell University, obtaining a Master's degree and a doctorate, and worked as an attorney in the Thai Office of the Attorney-General between 2006 and 2011.From 2012 to 2014, she was Thailand's ambassador to Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia, before returning to the attorney-general's office in Bangkok.

The police are looking for the driver of a white BMW car after a hit-and-run accident in Sengkang on Friday (June 12) night.A picture of the incident circulating on motoring chat groups show a white BMW car stopped along a footpath along Sengkang East Drive, before Buangkok East Drive. Map showing where the hit-and-run happened on Friday (June 12) night. GRAPHIC: Google Maps, Social media The driver's door is left open.Meanwhile, the vehicle's front wheels appear to be lodged in a slight upslope.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police stated they were alerted to the incident, involving a car they believe had self-skidded, at about 9.35pm.While no injuries were reported in the incident, the driver left the scene before police officers arrived.

Nigel Farage said he believes his parents are proud of his achievements in politics, but joked that he 'occasionally' gets a critical call.

WESTERN BUREAU: La Sonja Harrison, the president-elect of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), is urging teachers to prepare themselves for renewed opposition to the proposed Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Bill, which she has described as “an ever-present danger”. 

With fraudulent social media accounts increasingly advertising homes and even purporting to offer National Housing Trust (NHT) houses for sale, members of the public are being urged to verify agents and property listings before parting with money or personal information.

The 43-year-old is imprisoned on fraud allegations, reportedly desperate, and pleading with his former glamour model wife to secure his freedom.

The US said it killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang in an strike in Venezuela Read Full Article at RT.com

India's ICMR and Gates Foundation are launching a Rs. 1-crore challenge to create appealing, iron-rich foods for women and girls battling anaemia. The initiative aims to move beyond traditional supplements, seeking innovative, affordable products like fortified snacks and beverages that fit daily diets. This aims to boost consumption and combat the widespread health issue.

India's drug regulator is now demanding hair colour manufacturers prove their products meet safety standards and carry clear warnings. Companies must adhere to Cosmetics Rules and BIS norms regarding ingredients, restrictions, and labelling, including mandatory patch-test instructions. This move highlights growing scrutiny on cosmetic safety, urging firms to re-evaluate formulations and consumer information for this booming market.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh declared India will not allow Indus river waters to reach «patrons of terror,» reinforcing a firm stance against Pakistan. He highlighted Operation Sindoor as proof of India's resolve and criticized opposition parties. Singh also detailed India's global role, defence sector growth, and the NDA government's achievements, contrasting them with past corruption.

The external debt increased nearly three times

The battlegroup also destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles and two multiple rocket launchers

US authorities earlier ordered to block foreign users from accessing the models

According to party spokesman Bertalan Havasi, Orban is expected to be the only candidate for the leadership post

The Americans opened their home campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay

Iran’s foreign minister has said control of the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status following the US-Israeli attacks Read Full Article at RT.com

The West will never succeed in inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia, President Vladimir Putin said Read Full Article at RT.com

RT examines the EU’s pressure campaign against Georgia over its democratic record and refusal to impose sanctions on Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

According to the leader of Republika Srpska's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, the EU wants to establish strategic footholds for exerting pressure on Russia

While none from the rebel camp contested the screenshots, almost everyone voiced grievance against Abhishek Banerjee. Lashing out, Abhishek said, “BJP has been trying many tactics — from creating rift in our party to intimidating party workers, taking over party offices, and destroying our organisation. But no matter what they do, they cannot deny the fact that 2.6 crore people voted for us and we got a 41% votes. We will continue to fight against this oppression.”

Sources within NDA suggest one of the parties that may see desertion from its ranks is Sena UBT, a possibility being talked about since the alliance swept the assembly polls in Maharashtra but has gained traction now. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party has nine MPs in Lok Sabha and six of them will have to merge with another party — Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde seen as the most probable option — to avoid losing membership under the anti-defection law.

Asking them to appear before Justice Joseph in July, the bench stayed proceedings before trial courts in the cross-defamation suits filed by the two officers against each other. In Feb 2023, Roopa had posted a series of social media posts against Rohini, including disproportionate assets allegations. Rohini successfully moved court to restrain Roopa from making defamatory remarks.