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Temasek's Azalea plans evergreen private equity fund, CEO says

SINGAPORE — Azalea, a unit of Singapore-based asset manager Seviora Holdings and indirectly owned by state investor Temasek, plans to launch an evergreen private equity fund later this year depending on market conditions, its top executive told Reuters.CEO

Yars missile system driver-mechanics successfully complete training

The graduates, including Yars land-based mobile missile system driver-mechanics, were assigned to missile formations and military units according to their specialties
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Yars missile system driver-mechanics successfully complete training

The graduates, including Yars land-based mobile missile system driver-mechanics, were assigned to missile formations and military units according to their specialties

European Parliament calls for increased support for Kiev in terms of attacks inside Russia

The European Parliament claims the goal is «to protect Ukraine’s civilian population»
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European Parliament calls for increased support for Kiev in terms of attacks inside Russia

The European Parliament claims the goal is «to protect Ukraine’s civilian population»

EU prepping population for war with Russia — Moscow's OSCE envoy

Among the indicators of such a development, Dmitry Polyansky cited the «creeping 'nuclear consolidation' of Europe,» which he said is reflected in France and the United Kingdom extending their nuclear «umbrellas» to other EU countries
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EU prepping population for war with Russia — Moscow's OSCE envoy

Among the indicators of such a development, Dmitry Polyansky cited the «creeping 'nuclear consolidation' of Europe,» which he said is reflected in France and the United Kingdom extending their nuclear «umbrellas» to other EU countries

Russia's envoy to OSCE sees Franco-Polish drills as preparations for war with Russia

Dmitry Polyansky noted that Paris and Warsaw are preparing joint bilateral military exercises involving the procedure of carrying out nuclear strikes
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Russia's envoy to OSCE sees Franco-Polish drills as preparations for war with Russia

Dmitry Polyansky noted that Paris and Warsaw are preparing joint bilateral military exercises involving the procedure of carrying out nuclear strikes

Singaporean man found dead in Hong Kong flat after absence from work

A 48-year-old man, believed to be Singaporean, was found dead in his Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong apartment on Thursday (April 30). The police said they were called to the scene shortly before noon and entered the unit to investigate, reported Hong Kong newspape
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Singaporean man found dead in Hong Kong flat after absence from work

A 48-year-old man, believed to be Singaporean, was found dead in his Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong apartment on Thursday (April 30). The police said they were called to the scene shortly before noon and entered the unit to investigate, reported Hong Kong newspaper The Standard. The deceased reportedly held a Hong Kong identity card and had a history of health issues. A source said that the man had a prolonged absence from work and was found by his colleagues, who were concerned and went to his residence to check on him.They alerted the authorities after making the discovery.The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his cause of death will be determined after an autopsy. [[nid:734623]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

All the details you might have missed from William and Kate's 15th wedding anniversary portrait: From Princess Charlotte's trendy manicure to family's new 'little puppy'

The sweet portrait, taken in Cornwall earlier this month during Easter break, commemorates a decade and a half of marriage for William and Kate.
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All the details you might have missed from William and Kate's 15th wedding anniversary portrait: From Princess Charlotte's trendy manicure to family's new 'little puppy'

The sweet portrait, taken in Cornwall earlier this month during Easter break, commemorates a decade and a half of marriage for William and Kate.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemned for retweet criticising hero police who took down Golders Green terrorist

The Green Party leader shared a tweet that said the officers were acting 'violently' towards the knifeman who was Tasered after stabbing Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemned for retweet criticising hero police who took down Golders Green terrorist

The Green Party leader shared a tweet that said the officers were acting 'violently' towards the knifeman who was Tasered after stabbing Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.

Female prison officer who 'secretly communicated with serving inmate' at scandal-hit jail faces trial

Michaela Crawford, 34, was charged with misconduct in a public office over claims she had improper contact with the prisoner while working at troubled HMP Deerbolt in County Durham.
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Female prison officer who 'secretly communicated with serving inmate' at scandal-hit jail faces trial

Michaela Crawford, 34, was charged with misconduct in a public office over claims she had improper contact with the prisoner while working at troubled HMP Deerbolt in County Durham.

A quiet life by the Thames helped David Attenborough reach 100 but as stars move into the town he loves - including Tom Holland and Zendaya, and tourists swarm the Ted Lasso trail, would he still choose to live there?

Soon-to-be centenarian Sir David has long been Richmond's biggest fan - but much has changed in the riverside town since he first moved there with his young family in the 1950s.
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A quiet life by the Thames helped David Attenborough reach 100 but as stars move into the town he loves - including Tom Holland and Zendaya, and tourists swarm the Ted Lasso trail, would he still choose to live there?

Soon-to-be centenarian Sir David has long been Richmond's biggest fan - but much has changed in the riverside town since he first moved there with his young family in the 1950s.

FOCSU demands sweeping salary hike, slams government over ‘token’ adjustment

The newly formed Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) has demanded a major overhaul of salaries and allowances for civil servants, rejecting the government’s recent 10–20 percent pay increase as inadequate and unlawfully imposed without consultation
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FOCSU demands sweeping salary hike, slams government over ‘token’ adjustment

The newly formed Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) has demanded a major overhaul of salaries and allowances for civil servants, rejecting the government’s recent 10–20 percent pay increase as inadequate and unlawfully imposed without consultation. FOCSU argues that the adjustment ignores unions’ legal right to be engaged and fails to reflect the harsh economic […] The post FOCSU demands sweeping salary hike, slams government over ‘token’ adjustment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

‘On the side of peace’: Why Africa stands with Russia despite Western pressure

Ghanaian envoy Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah speaks to RT about his country’s enduring relations with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘On the side of peace’: Why Africa stands with Russia despite Western pressure

Ghanaian envoy Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah speaks to RT about his country’s enduring relations with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Dead empire meets zombie empire: King Charles III’s US visit can’t mask the reek of corruption

The British monarch’s trip showcases an alliance held together by shared complicity and decline Read Full Article at RT.com
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Dead empire meets zombie empire: King Charles III’s US visit can’t mask the reek of corruption

The British monarch’s trip showcases an alliance held together by shared complicity and decline Read Full Article at RT.com

Only approved child protection agencies permitted to handle abuse cases: MSF

Only selected child protection agencies will be allowed to manage child abuse cases from May 1, according to a recommendation by a panel which reviewed the death of four-year-old Megan Khung.This is to ensure that child protection matters continue to be handl
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Only approved child protection agencies permitted to handle abuse cases: MSF

Only selected child protection agencies will be allowed to manage child abuse cases from May 1, according to a recommendation by a panel which reviewed the death of four-year-old Megan Khung.This is to ensure that child protection matters continue to be handled by professionals with specialised expertise and dedicated resources, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said on Thursday (April 30).The designated social service agencies will be known as Child Protection Case Management (CPCM) agencies, and the list includes Family Service Centres (FSCs), Child Protection Specialist Centres and children's homes.«MSF will stipulate the competencies and training required of CPCM agencies,» it said. More agencies may be appointed if they are found suitable after review.Agencies not selected as CPCM agencies — such as pre-schools and outreach services — should not undertake case management duties including safety and risk assessments and developing safety plans.

Drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore and parts of JB: Cross-border taxi services to be enhanced from May 4

From May 4, cross-border taxis will be allowed to drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore and in several parts of Johor, including Iskandar Puteri and Forest City.This is part of enhancements to the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme announced by the transport minist
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Drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore and parts of JB: Cross-border taxi services to be enhanced from May 4

From May 4, cross-border taxis will be allowed to drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore and in several parts of Johor, including Iskandar Puteri and Forest City.This is part of enhancements to the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme announced by the transport ministries of Singapore and Malaysia on Thursday (April 30).According to a joint statement, pick-ups for licensed taxis in a foreign country will be restricted to three new designated pick-up points via ride-hail or e-hailing bookings.They are: 

Tower Transit staff who detained man spraying commuters with fire extinguisher among 10 commended

Two Tower Transit staff were among 10 recipients of awards presented by the police on Thursday (April 30).Mohd Faisal Zakaria and Muhammad Zaki Selamat were commended for their help in stopping a man who attacked their colleague and used a fire extinguisher o
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Tower Transit staff who detained man spraying commuters with fire extinguisher among 10 commended

Two Tower Transit staff were among 10 recipients of awards presented by the police on Thursday (April 30).Mohd Faisal Zakaria and Muhammad Zaki Selamat were commended for their help in stopping a man who attacked their colleague and used a fire extinguisher on commuters in January.A total of six public transport staff received the SaferSG Partner (Individual) Award, while three members of the public received the SaferSG Public Spiritedness Award.A letter of appreciation was also given to one member of the public for assisting the police. The cases involved molestation, voyeurism and public nuisance within the public transport network.Assistant Commissioner of Police Masagoes Idris Hussain, Commander of Public Transport Security Command, expressed his appreciation to the award recipients for their public spiritedness in making the public land transport network a safer and more secure place to commute. 

Trump, Iran are locked in high-stakes standoff as oil prices hit wartime high

The U.S. blockade and Iranian mines and drones continue to halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as each side bets the other will break first.
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Trump, Iran are locked in high-stakes standoff as oil prices hit wartime high

The U.S. blockade and Iranian mines and drones continue to halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as each side bets the other will break first.

Supreme Court decision could deliver GOP a host of House seats in 2028

While it’s too late for many states to redraw congressional maps for the 2026 midterms, the court’s ruling to limit the Voting Rights Act could result in fewer Black members. “We’ve been dealt a bad hand,” says Georgia lawmaker.
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Supreme Court decision could deliver GOP a host of House seats in 2028

While it’s too late for many states to redraw congressional maps for the 2026 midterms, the court’s ruling to limit the Voting Rights Act could result in fewer Black members. “We’ve been dealt a bad hand,” says Georgia lawmaker.

Women oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case

Three women who have reported allegations of historical sexual assault to the RCMP say they want to tell their stories publicly, using a 2023 amendment to the Criminal Code that makes it easier for complainants to waive a publication ban on their names and an
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Women oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case

Three women who have reported allegations of historical sexual assault to the RCMP say they want to tell their stories publicly, using a 2023 amendment to the Criminal Code that makes it easier for complainants to waive a publication ban on their names and anything that would identify them.

Budget 2026 reveals how N.L.'s economy is driven by oil, mining and fishing

Newfoundland and Labrador is once again forecasting a hefty budgetary shortfall, but is expected to lead the country by a wide margin in 2026 when it comes to GDP growth.
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Budget 2026 reveals how N.L.'s economy is driven by oil, mining and fishing

Newfoundland and Labrador is once again forecasting a hefty budgetary shortfall, but is expected to lead the country by a wide margin in 2026 when it comes to GDP growth.

Liberals are pitching a brand new police agency for financial crimes. How would that work?

The Liberal government is looking to set up a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to financial crimes, a dramatic undertaking to shake up how money laundering and fraud is investigated are Canada.
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Liberals are pitching a brand new police agency for financial crimes. How would that work?

The Liberal government is looking to set up a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to financial crimes, a dramatic undertaking to shake up how money laundering and fraud is investigated are Canada.

Your past is calling: Why 'retro' landline phones are trending with adults and kids alike

It's trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an antidote to screen time, but the Tin Can is also just one of several landline brands surging in popularity as a growing number of consumers try to reduce their reliance on smartphones.
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Your past is calling: Why 'retro' landline phones are trending with adults and kids alike

It's trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an antidote to screen time, but the Tin Can is also just one of several landline brands surging in popularity as a growing number of consumers try to reduce their reliance on smartphones.

Montreal father faces deportation as immigration advocates decry more family separations

A young Mexican family is scrambling to convince Canadian border services to give them more time to prove he faces threats to his life in Mexico. The father's deportation date is 10 days before he's eligible to make that case.
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Montreal father faces deportation as immigration advocates decry more family separations

A young Mexican family is scrambling to convince Canadian border services to give them more time to prove he faces threats to his life in Mexico. The father's deportation date is 10 days before he's eligible to make that case.

Is this London's latest Banksy? Mystery statue of man blinded by flag sparks speculation

The mystery figure sprang up in Waterloo Place in central London in the early hours on Wednesday, apparently with the legendary artist's signature, 'Banksy', at the bottom.
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Is this London's latest Banksy? Mystery statue of man blinded by flag sparks speculation

The mystery figure sprang up in Waterloo Place in central London in the early hours on Wednesday, apparently with the legendary artist's signature, 'Banksy', at the bottom.

Owner of Swiss bar that burned down killing 41 'fled inferno without alerting partygoers' to the danger on New Year's Eve

The inferno at Le Constellation bar in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 41 people and injured another 115.
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Owner of Swiss bar that burned down killing 41 'fled inferno without alerting partygoers' to the danger on New Year's Eve

The inferno at Le Constellation bar in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 41 people and injured another 115.

The King and Queen welcome stars including, Lionel Richie, Nina Dobrev, Meghann Fahy and Katherine Jenkins to charity gala in New York 

As celebrities dressed to impress, there were several sartorial successes that stood out. Here, the Daily Mail has rounded up the best dressed guests.
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The King and Queen welcome stars including, Lionel Richie, Nina Dobrev, Meghann Fahy and Katherine Jenkins to charity gala in New York 

As celebrities dressed to impress, there were several sartorial successes that stood out. Here, the Daily Mail has rounded up the best dressed guests.

The Devil Wears Prada's real-life Emily is revealed to be Nicola Peltz's wedding dress stylist - as she says author Lauren Weisberger's book 'felt like a betrayal'

Leslie worked as first assistant to Vogue's former editor-in-chief Anna Wintour alongside Lauren Weisberger, who went on to write the novel The Devil Wears Prada about her time there.
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The Devil Wears Prada's real-life Emily is revealed to be Nicola Peltz's wedding dress stylist - as she says author Lauren Weisberger's book 'felt like a betrayal'

Leslie worked as first assistant to Vogue's former editor-in-chief Anna Wintour alongside Lauren Weisberger, who went on to write the novel The Devil Wears Prada about her time there.

Bank of England to slash growth forecasts as inflation shock spells mortgage misery for millions

The Bank of England is set to slash its UK growth forecasts as business confidence tumbles and thousands of 'zombie' firms battered by Labour tax hikes and the Iran war face collapse.
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Bank of England to slash growth forecasts as inflation shock spells mortgage misery for millions

The Bank of England is set to slash its UK growth forecasts as business confidence tumbles and thousands of 'zombie' firms battered by Labour tax hikes and the Iran war face collapse.

'Imagine the pain, humiliation': Supreme Court urges Centre to allow abortion beyond 20 weeks for rape survivors

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider amending laws to allow rape survivors to terminate pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, emphasizing no time limit in such cases. The bench highlighted the lifelong trauma for a child survivor and the need for the decisio
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'Imagine the pain, humiliation': Supreme Court urges Centre to allow abortion beyond 20 weeks for rape survivors

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider amending laws to allow rape survivors to terminate pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, emphasizing no time limit in such cases. The bench highlighted the lifelong trauma for a child survivor and the need for the decision to rest with the survivor and her parents, with AIIMS offering counsel.

NMC nod to cardiology diploma after 20-year wait; 1,700 doctors’ degrees recognised

The National Medical Commission has recognized the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC), validating degrees for 1,700 doctors trained between 2006-2013. This move by IGNOU, now redesignated as Clinical Cardio Physician (Non-Invasive), aims to
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NMC nod to cardiology diploma after 20-year wait; 1,700 doctors’ degrees recognised

The National Medical Commission has recognized the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC), validating degrees for 1,700 doctors trained between 2006-2013. This move by IGNOU, now redesignated as Clinical Cardio Physician (Non-Invasive), aims to address the critical shortage of cardiology specialists in underserved regions and bridge the urban-rural healthcare gap.

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