SINGAPORE — A Singaporean who was trying to avoid his national service (NS) obligations in the 1990s used fake Malaysian passports to enter and exit the Republic to conceal his identity from the authorities.Over a span of five years from 2006 to 2011, Low Eng Kheng, 60, used the fake passports 876 times at various checkpoints in Singapore.On July 11, Low was sentenced to eight months and 18 weeks' jail after pleading guilty to five charges under the Immigration Act.The court heard that in the early 1990s, Low left Singapore for Malaysia as he did not wish to complete his obligations as an operationally ready national serviceman (NSman).He remained in Malaysia and did not return to Singapore, and his Singapore passport expired in June 2000.In 2006, Low wanted to travel to Singapore to visit his family as his mother's health was deteriorating, but was afraid of using his actual Singapore identity as he believed that he was wanted by the authorities for not fulfilling his NSman obligations.

A woman suffered facial wounds after a man allegedly attacked her with a knife at the void deck of a Jurong West block. The incident occurred at Block 965 Jurong West Street 93 at about 6.40pm on Thursday (July 10), reported Shin Min Daily News.A reporter from the Chinese evening daily at the scene saw police officers identifying evidence, which included a fruit knife.It was reported that the woman's face was covered in blood and sported two forehead wounds, with one cut about four centimetres long. A male victim also suffered minor head injuries.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police confirmed they had received a call for assistance, and that a 64-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman sustained minor injuries but refused to be taken to hospital.A 66-year-old man sustained minor injuries and was conscious when taken to the hospital. He was subsequently arrested for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon and suspected drug-related offences.Police seized two knives as case exhibits, and the suspected drug-related offences have been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau. Investigations are ongoing.

Emmanuel Gonquoi has delivered a sharp critique of Donald Trump’s recent remarks to African leaders Read Full Article at RT.com

Beledweyne (HOL) — Senior militia leader Ali Jeyte Osman has called for an urgent military response following the capture of Moqokori town by Al-Shabaab, warning that the loss of territory could have profound implications for local clans and regional stability.

LONDON, United Kingdom (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Biihi Iman Egeh, has been awarded the 2025 African Finance Minister of the Year by African Leadership Magazine in recognition of his role in securing debt relief, boosting revenue collection, and steering institutional reform.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenya’s government has launched consultations with industry players for a major regional fibre optic infrastructure project that will connect northeastern Kenya with Somalia and Ethiopia, part of a broader push to expand digital access and integration across the Horn of Africa.

The Prime Minister and French president Emmanuel Macron announced a 'one in, one out' migrant swap deal which was far less ambitious than expected.

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New Delhi has approached the WTO even as it negotiates a trade deal with Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

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Locals in Nursling, near Southampton in Hampshire, said the 17th century property was regarded as the 'hallmark' of their parish.

L'élan de solidarité, l'esprit d'entraide, le cœur au partage et bien d'autres qualités caractérisent la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema. Elle vient de redonner le sourire sur le visage d'une mère en détresse, victime d'une entorse et ne pouvant plus marcher normalement. Cette dernière a été gratifiée d'un fauteuil roulant lui permettant de se déplacer sans l'aide des membres de sa famille, qui saluent ce geste empreint d'humanisme. Il y a des actes aussi simples qui expriment mieux (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le cadre de sa visite officielle aux États-Unis d'Amérique, le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé ce jour une audience à Urbain Beka Nguema, Directeur Général de la société BW Energy. Les échanges ont porté principalement sur l'exploitation du champ pétrolier dénommé « Bourdon », récemment découvert au large de Mayumba, dans le sud du Gabon. Présente au Gabon depuis 2016, la société pétrolière et gazière BW (...) - ÉNERGIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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President Donald Trump said he will nominate Nick Adams, a former Australian politician and controversial MAGA influencer, as ambassador to the Southeast Asian nation.

Architects of pressure campaigns targeting U-Va. and Harvard were shaped by experiences as ideological minorities in liberal campus communities.

As Trump heads to Texas to see the impact of last week’s deadly flash floods, the White House has backed away from plans to abolish FEMA, officials said.

Aryna Sabalenka was left mightily unimpressed with opponent Amanda Anisimova who celebrated winning a crucial point in the semi-final despite the ball hitting the net and dropping over.

The Gatwick-bound flight from Cancun, Mexico was forced to divert to Bangor International Airport in Maine , U.S. on July 8, where passengers were held overnight.

Locals in Nursling, near Southampton in Hampshire, said the 17th century property was regarded as the 'hallmark' of their parish.

Nestled in a densely-populated area in Yishun, lay two unassuming massage parlours where some employees were allegedly providing sexual services to customers.During an operation that took place on June 30, officers from the Woodlands Police Division raided the two establishments simultaneously.AsiaOne was among the media invited to visit the scenes where three women aged between 23 and 35 were arrested for allegedly providing sexual services under the guise of massages.One of them was a Singapore Permanent Resident while the remaining two were foreigners.The two massage parlours were located on the first floor of an HDB block, surrounded by a dental clinic, a musical enrichment centre for children, a traditional Chinese medicine clinic as well as two minimarts and a coffeeshop.

A 77-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday (July 8), more than a week after he was knocked down by a reversing car at an Esso petrol station in Geylang. According to Shin Min Daily News, the elderly man, who worked at the petrol station, was struck as he was about to refuel a car on June 28. He was reportedly hit when the driver suddenly reversed the vehicle. When a Shin Min reporter visited the scene on July 9, an employee who did not wish to be named said he learned about the accident from a friend. While he did not witness the incident, he recalled seeing the elderly man lying on the ground at the time.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed that they were alerted to a road traffic accident at 638 Geylang Road at about 2.20am. A 77-year-old male pedestrian was conveyed conscious to Tan Tock Seng hospital, police said, but he later died. They added that a 24-year-old male driver has been arrested in connection with the case and police investigations are ongoing.

Retired diplomat Bilahari Kausikan has voiced his support for the nominee for the US ambassador to Singapore after his tough Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (July 9).Dr Anjani Sinha, an orthopaedics and sports medicine surgeon, drew sharp criticism after he repeatedly struggled to answer questions about Singapore.At one point, US Senator Tammy Duckworth told him he was «unqualified» for the job and that he should «shape up and do some homework».Amidst the questioning from Singaporeans on Dr Sinha's suitability to the role, Kausikan said in a Facebook post on Thursday (July 10): «We should treat the new ambassador with courtesy and respect and not prejudge him.» 

The EU's automotive sector is resource intensive. There are 286 million motor vehicles on the road in the EU, and every year around 6.5 million vehicles become waste. If improperly managed, these vehicles may cause environmental damage and the economy may lose millions of tonnes of materials. In July 2023, the European Commission presented a proposal for a regulation addressing the whole life cycle of vehicles, from design to end-of-life, aimed at improving design and end-of-life management of vehicles for a more resource-efficient automotive sector. It would set circularity requirements on vehicle design and production concerning reusability, recyclability, recoverability and the use of recycled content. It would also lay down requirements on information and labelling of parts, components and materials in vehicles. In addition, the proposed regulation would establish requirements on extended producer responsibility, collection and treatment of end-of-life vehicles, and on the export of used vehicles from the EU to third countries. The proposal is now in the hands of the co-legislators. In the European Parliament, the Committees on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) are jointly responsible for the file. The Council adopted its position on 17 June 2025. The joint committee adopted its report on 7 July and the Parliament is expected to adopt its position during the September 2025 plenary session. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the numbers had not even been 'fixed' for the pilot stage of the 'one in, one out' scheme - after negotiations went down to the wire.

James Moughton, 71, won the keys to a luxurious beachside property in West Sussex in the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw.

Emergency crews descended on Powell's Pool, a large body of water on the edge of the park near the Boldmere area of Sutton Coldfield at around 9pm following reports a boy had gone missing.