The police are looking into a series of fires — suspected to be the result of arson — at a Yishun executive condo construction site. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne that eight fires broke out in Yishun Close from Nov 20 to Nov 27. The fires mainly involved construction materials and furniture at various locations within the site and were swiftly extinguished either by firefighters or construction workers. SCDF's preliminary investigation findings indicate that the fires were intentionally started. Two people were conveyed to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation in one of the fire incidents. There were no other reported injuries. A video shared by TikTok user Jayfit on Nov 22 shows one of the fires, saying that it took place at the construction site of North Gaia, an executive condominium. https://www.tiktok.com/@jay_absbus/video/7439618596235676935 In a comment, Jayfit claimed he also witnessed a fire at the worksite the day before. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police confirmed that reports were lodged regarding the matter and investigations are ongoing.

SINGAPORE — Car owners who left their doors unlocked at the Suntec City carpark saw various items including luxury watches and more than $25,000 in cash stolen. The thief, Mohamed Rasid Mohd Ali, 56, was sentenced to 26 months' jail on Wednesday (Nov 27), after he pleaded guilty to three theft charges. State Prosecuting Officer Ting Nge Kong said one of the victims — a 40-year-old Singaporean — had parked his Porsche in the basement one carpark at about 3.30pm on May 13, 2024. Rasid, who had gone there intending to steal from unlocked vehicles, noticed that the Porsche was not locked.

Two Russian journalists have been targeted under EU sanctions laws, the authorities in Berlin said Read Full Article at RT.com

A Hindu group, Hindu Sena, has filed a lawsuit claiming the Ajmer dargah was built over a Shiva temple. They cite a 1911 book and seek an ASI survey, echoing the Gyanvapi and Krishna Janmabhoomi disputes. The Ajmer court issued notices to the government and ASI, with the next hearing set for December 20th.

Following a significant defeat in the Maharashtra assembly polls, the Shiv Sena (UBT) is contemplating contesting upcoming civic and local body elections independently. Party MLAs and functionaries have urged Uddhav Thackeray to lead this solo campaign, particularly in previously dominant areas.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The political standoff between Somalia’s federal government and Jubaland has reached a critical juncture, with courts from both sides issuing arrest warrants for their respective leaders. Mogadishu’s Banadir Regional Court accused Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe of treason, while Jubaland’s First Instance Court countered by charging Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with constitutional violations and incitement to rebellion.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the new president-elect of Somaliland, for his victory over incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi as leader of the main opposition party. Abdullahi, commonly known as “Irro” by the people, promised that the relationship with Taiwan “will not change in any way,” the Ministry added.

The Ottawa paramedic who treated Abdirahman Abdi in the aftermath of his violent altercation with two police officers says he doesn't recall police telling him about the head blows one of the officers had delivered to Abdi that morning.

SINGAPORE - A Chinese national has been arrested in Pahang for kidnapping and other offences, after a man reported that his 15-year-old daughter had failed to turn up at her school in Singapore. In a media release, Johor police chief Commissioner M. Kumar said the girl, also a Chinese national, was found following a raid in Kuantan, Pahang, on Nov 26. He added that the student had passed through Singapore’s Woodlands Checkpoint into Malaysia on Nov 24. The girl’s father, a 48-year-old Chinese national, made police reports after his daughter failed to turn up for school in Singapore on Nov 25. The Singapore Police Force said it received a missing persons report involving the 15-year-old girl at about 2.15pm on Nov 25. Preliminary investigations indicated that the girl voluntarily left Singapore unaccompanied before the report was made. According to media reports, the girl’s father alerted police in Johor on Nov 26, leading to them tracking her down and raiding the location in Kuantan on the same day.

A Quebec judge is hearing arguments this week in a class-action lawsuit application against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller over allegations he paid minors for sex.

P.E.I.'s attorney general says the province is considering automatic roadside penalties for people who are caught driving impaired by alcohol or drugs.

A battle over jurisdictional authority continued to heat up Wednesday, as federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault insisted an element of Alberta's pushback to Ottawa's oil and gas cap could land companies in hot water.

A Winnipeg couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty are now also charged with bestiality, child pornography offences and for planning to torture a child.

On Wednesday, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national organization representing Inuit in Canada, unveiled its plans to build a university on traditional Inuit lands.

Britain should view the Ukraine conflict as an “actual war” with Russia, the former head of the MI6 has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

Pakistani police have reportedly clamped down on protesters demanding the jailed former PM’s release Read Full Article at RT.com

NATO’s member states must know its call to supply Kiev with medium-range missiles will result in war with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Ex-general Keith Kellogg, who co-authored the “frozen conflict” peace proposal, has been tapped to represent the US in Ukraine-Russia talks Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow is waging a “hybrid war” on the West and shaping the “new world order” is at stake, a top NATO general says Read Full Article at RT.com

Americans are like arrogant, ignorant teenagers who can’t recognize fascism, actress Sharon Stone said at a festival in Italy Read Full Article at RT.com

A 25-year-old climate researcher from IIT-Delhi died in a cave-in at a Harappan-era site in Gujarat's Lothal. She and a professor were trapped in mud while collecting sediment samples. The professor survived with injuries and oxygen deprivation. The researcher was part of a team studying climate change during the Harappan era.

On the night of November 27, 2024, President Lazarus Chakwera took to the podium in the capital, delivering a sweeping national address that laid bare the struggles Malawi faces while outlining bold measures to combat fuel shortages, political violence, food insecurity, and voter registration challenges. With a mix of humility and resolve, the President presented […] The post Chakwera unveils bold measures to rescue Malawians from fuel shortages, violence, and hunger appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A missing hiker who spent 50 days alone in the frozen wilderness of northern British Columbia has been found alive.

A Quebec judge is hearing arguments this week in a class-action lawsuit application against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller over allegations he paid minors for sex.

The woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl in an Alberta lake has been denied bail.

Ontario says it will match the federal government’s two-month GST holiday by removing provincial sales tax (PST) from items that are not currently covered by existing provincial rebates.

No injuries were reported after a Boeing 737 was forced to divert to Mirabel airport after the aircraft experienced a technical issue with the landing gear.

Governance watchdog National Integrity Action (NIA) is calling for the Government to urgently move towards implementation of the Code of Conduct for Parliamentarians and enacting the Political Code of Conduct in law, with criminal...