The Coral Adventurer has run aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea with more than 120 people aboard, two months after the death of a passenger allegedly left behind on a Great Barrier Reef island.

Russian Foreign Minister emphasized that after a new administration came to power in the United States, Europe and the European Union emerged as the main obstacles to peace

Sergey Lavrov noted that the detrimental influence of such an approach on the regional stability is obvious

These scandals did nothing to prevent Europe from using the Kiev regime as a battering ram against Russia, Russian Foreign Minister said

Sergey Lavrov stressed that Moscow will assess its results based on the following steps made by Washington

According to Sergey Lavrov, one thing worth mentioning is the fact that the strategy does not contain any calls to subject Russia to a system-wide containment and deterrence policy

As thousands of homes burned, firefighters allegedly stood down and city officials staged photo ops… the second day of the Palisades fire exposed shocking failures, according to a new doc.

Mr Markle, 81, had his left leg amputated below the knee earlier this month and was in intensive care for five days after suffering a massive blood clot which cut off circulation to his left foot.

SINGAPORE - The Workers' Party leadership is looking into a request from a cadre member to hold a special meeting.The opposition party said in a statement on Dec 28 that a request to hold a special cadre members' conference was submitted.Party chairwoman Sylvia Lim has acknowledged the request of the cadre member, added the WP, which was responding to a media query.The central executive committee (CEC) — comprising 19 members, including its 13 elected MPs — will be following up on the request in accordance with the party's Constitution, it said.The party's Constitution on its website states that a special cadre members' conference can be called at any time by the party's chair, the CEC, or 10 per cent of the cadre membership or at least 20 cadre members, whichever is higher.Past estimates of the number of WP cadres have reported the figure as at about 100. Only cadre members, who are appointed by the CEC, can be present at cadre members' conferences and to vote.It is not clear if the request was put forward by a sufficient number of cadres.

Unions representing the officers have blocked plans for police to stop dinghies by using tactics such as jamming the propellers, saying they could face prosecution if any migrants died as a result.

ALISON BOSHOFF: I can reveal the decision by PR chief Meredith Maines to step down from overseeing Archewell Philanthropies' communications has sparked a furious spin war.

Far from celebrating the end of Stranger Things at a celebrity bash, Millie plans to mark the closing of this chapter in her life on her farm in rural Georgia, surrounded by her rescue animals.

The university - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities - made the astonishing claim in a new paper about how to 'decolonise' its business school.

Fifty cutters and machinists are said to be owed up to three months' unpaid wages and redundancy money, which was allegedly due after the Istanbul studio closed in April.

Singapore Pools, the city state's only legal lottery operator, will be holding its 2026 New Year draw on Friday (Jan 2).According to the Singapore Pools' website, the draw will be held at 9.30pm at the Singapore Pools Building along Middle Road.Sales for the draw will close 30 minutes prior.Sale of $10 and $20 lottery packs will begin from 6.10pm onwards on Dec 29.One winner walked away with a prize money of over $5.5 million in the 2025 New Year draw.[[nid:725128]]editor@asiaone.com 

The Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) is scheduled to close on Jan 25 for system renewal works, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Facebook post on Dec 26.This is to facilitate the migration of BPLRT's interim Operations Control Centre (OCC) to the refurbished control centre.Commuters can take existing bus services or make use of LRT Shuttle B, which will run from Choa Chu Kang to Bukit Panjang via Petir every five to 15 minutes.Renewal work to enhance BPLRT's reliability began in 2018 and are expected to be completed by 2026.[[nid:727282]]syarifahsn@asiaone.com

The head of the Federal Employment Agency, Andrea Nahles, says Germany’s labor market has stalled amid economic slowdown Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Zelensky has complained that the West is not providing Kiev with the necessary funding Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev is set to fire several commanders after losing Seversk to Russian troops Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE – Some 13,480 Housing Board flats are expected to reach their minimum occupation period (MOP) in 2026, the bulk of which are in Punggol, Queenstown, and Tampines.This influx is nearly double the 6,970 units that hit their five-year MOP in 2025, and could moderate resale price growth by addressing the demand for housing, said property analysts.These flats are spread across 22 projects in 14 towns, they added.According to analysts' data, Punggol is projected to have the largest supply of 3,222 MOP flats across five projects - most of which are in the Punggol Northshore neighbourhood. This is followed by Queenstown with 2,405 units in Dawson.In Tampines, the majority of the 2,133 MOP units are located in Tampines North, while Toa Payoh is expected to have 1,594 MOP flats in the new Bidadari estate.Resale flats in Dawson and Bidadari are frequently among million-dollar flat transactions.Those in the Dawson area have set some of the highest prices to date.Of the flats set to hit their MOP in 2026, 5,909 are four-room flats and 2,711 are five-room units. Another 2,299 are two-room flats and 2,561 are three-room units.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) have issued a warning over a scam variant involving the impersonation of the Commissioner of Police. In an advisory issued on Sunday (Dec 28), police said the scam variant involves victims receiving a «warning letter» which claims that the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and SPF have initiated investigations against them over their alleged involvement in criminal activities. Victims would be instructed to submit their written statement to a designated email address.They are also «warned» that failure to do so could result in various consequences such as arrest.«The police would like to emphasise that these emails are not issued by SPF or any Singapore government officials,» the advisory said.Members of the public are also reminded that Singapore government officials will never make the following requests over emails or phone calls: money transfers, disclosure of bank login details, installation of mobile apps from unofficial app stores, or transfer calls to the police or other «government officials».

A 33-year-old woman from Portmore, St Catherine has been charged after allegedly advertising a property for rent, collecting a down payment, and providing a key to a unit that could not later be located. She is Janice Linton from Waterford, a...

The police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man in Bull Bay, St Andrew, last night. The deceased has been identified as Damion Headley of Beach Road, Bull Bay. Reports are that about 8 p.m., Headley was on a bridge in the...

Michael Hage scored on a power play 44 seconds into overtime as Canada survived a blown late lead to pick up a 2-1 victory over Latvia at the world junior hockey championship Saturday in Minneapolis.

It’s another stormy day for much of Newfoundland and Labrador, with several areas under weather warnings.

One man is in custody after two people were killed near Grande Prairie, Alta. early Saturday morning.

A 46-year-old man from Green Pond in Montego Bay, St James has died following a motor vehicle crash in the Rose Mount community in the parish on Saturday morning. Reports are that the driver, Christopher Clarke, was behind the wheel of a Nissan...

A man said to be of unsound mind was killed in a traffic crash after he reportedly walked into the path of a vehicle in St Elizabeth on Friday night. He has been identified as Phillip Walters, otherwise called 'Junior,' from Haughton in the...

The St Ann police have launched an investigation into the death of a 56-year-old farmer whose decomposing body was discovered in the parish on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Steadman Downer, from Hermitage district in St Ann. Passers...

BJP alleges Congress is a mouthpiece for anti-India global forces, citing Sam Pitroda's confirmation of the party's membership in George Soros-linked Global Progressive Alliance. Rahul Gandhi's role in its presidium is highlighted, questioning his foreign visits and meetings with anti-India entities. BJP demands answers on Congress's priorities.