Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim will be making his first working visit to Brunei as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs from Nov 24 to 25. In a statement on Sunday (Nov 23), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said that Assoc Prof Faishal's visit is intended to strengthen ties and build rapport with Bruneian ministers and religious leaders.When in Brunei, Assoc Prof Faishal will meet with Brunei's Minister of Religious Affairs Badaruddin Othman, Minister of Home Affairs Ahmaddin Rahman and State Mufti Abdul Aziz Juned. The acting minister will also visit religious institutions including the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, which is used to store artefacts with Islamic heritage. Assoc Prof Faishal will be accompanied by senior officials from Muis on the trip.The acting minister was in Saudi Arabia and Jordan from Nov 6 to 11, also for a working visit.
SINGAPORE – Over the last 25 years, Madam Amidah Sufaat, 71, has started her day at the crack of dawn, preparing meals for pupils at West View Primary School.“Old students of the school still remember me. I have also catered for some of their weddings because they like my food so much,” she said.Soon, the aroma of her fried chicken will no longer waft through the canteen during recess. The school will be switching to a central kitchen model in 2026, catering from Chang Cheng Mee Wah Food Ind.Instead of queueing up in front of different canteen stalls, pupils will pick up pre-ordered meals from automated meal dispensers.Madam Amidah will be joining the new vendor, not as a cook but helping with the logistics when the food trays arrive at the school every morning.“I will miss serving the teachers and the children my food, but the student numbers have fallen over the years, so it is becoming more challenging,” she said.
The strongest link in Singapore's defence ecosystem is every Singaporean playing a part in defending the nation, said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing. Speaking during his visit to Navy@Vivo 2025 on Sunday (Nov 23), Chan said that threats have evolved to become more complex and extensive.«The mission sets for the SAF (Singapore Armed Forces) have become much more complex. The sea lines of communications, the air lines of communications, that we have to secure have become much more extensive.»The threat challenges have become more complicated,« Chan said.Referring to Singapore's finite manpower and resources, the defence minister said Singapore will have to »constantly look at the future" to find ways to overcome the challenges.An encouraging sign, however, has been members of the public wanting the government to share more on how the threats are evolving and what they can do in their respective areas.
Seaman won three league titles, four FA Cups, a League Cup and the European Cup Winner's Cup. The 62-year-old has 75 England caps and was awarded an MBE in 1997.
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G20 leader said the proposals, which critics claim blatantly favour Russia, would leave Ukraine 'vulnerable to attack' and could not be accepted in their current form.
Siobhan Ryan, 63, is one of 3,000 people in the UK who claim that either they or their family members have developed forms of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from the well-known baby product.
Two wildlife trafficking suspects were apprehended by police in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, with 74 rare turtles. The duo, identified as Yanendra Gangwar and Arsh Pathania, were intercepted while attempting to transport the animals to Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, for local buyers. The vehicle used in the smuggling attempt was also seized.
Sonam Wangchuk's wife challenges his detention under the NSA in the Supreme Court, calling it illegal and a violation of fundamental rights. The plea argues his arrest is based on stale allegations and aims to silence dissent, not address security. Wangchuk's wife also appealed to the President, alleging a 'witch-hunt'.
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The conflict needs to be brought to an end, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine emphasized
Fifteen children and seven adults were hospitalized in Sikar, Rajasthan, after inhaling toxic fumes near an industrial area. Preliminary investigations suggest the fumes originated from a furnace burning clothes. Authorities are investigating the incident, and affected children are reported to be in stable condition.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhgam chief Vijay resumed his poll campaign in Tamil Nadu, challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision and criticizing the MK Stalin government for «loot and dynasty politics.» Vijay emphasized his party's focus on moving education to the state list and conducting a caste census, contrasting it with «empty promises» on NEET.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, reiterating New Delhi's call for an immediate end to the conflict and lasting peace. This comes amid complex developments, including a US proposal for peace and internal challenges faced by Ukraine. The conversation highlighted India's consistent diplomatic stance on the ongoing crisis.
Justice Surya Kant, a distinguished judge, is set to become India's 53rd Chief Justice on Monday, succeeding Justice BR Gavai. With a tenure extending until February 2027, Justice Kant's career is marked by significant rulings on Article 370, sedition law, and Pegasus spyware. His contributions also span electoral transparency and gender justice within the legal fraternity.
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From «furnace» to «red light district» — some Bukit Merah residents in a recently repainted HDB estate have raised complaints about the colour choice for their blocks.One resident who has lived in the area for 20 years told Shin Min Daily News that the bright red colour for Blocks 12 to 14 is «visually uncomfortable».The light reflected from the building's exterior also left his kitchen «awash in red» during the afternoon, he said. The colour reflected by the red paint left his kitchen «awash in red» during the afternoon, said one resident. PHOTO: TikTok/Shin Min Daily News «To put it bluntly, it looked like a red-light district!» exclaimed the 59-year-old photographer, surnamed Wen.Wen stated that after he lodged a complaint to the town council in September, workers had repainted part of the exterior wall outside his kitchen white.
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Two recent deaths at the National Defence Academy (NDA) have sparked urgent introspection into cadet selection and training. The tragic loss of two first-term cadets, one by suicide and another in a drowning incident, highlights immense adjustment pressures. Experts call for systemic reforms in physical and psychological assessments to ensure cadet safety without compromising toughness.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma backed NCERT's alleged removal of 'Great' from Akbar and Tipu Sultan's names, welcoming the change. While RSS leader Sunil Ambekar confirmed title removal, not historical figures, the move sparked political debate. Congress MP Imran Masood criticized it as rewriting history, while VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal supported the revision, deeming Mughal glorification unacceptable.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his G20 Summit participation in Johannesburg as fruitful, sharing key proposals on sustainable development, countering drug-terror nexus, and empowering African youth. He advocated for a global repository of traditional knowledge and a swift global health response team.
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