Singapore's eastern region will be home to a new private not-for-profit acute hospital, with consistently high hospital bed occupancy rates in the east and central areas cited as a key reason for its location.In response to queries from AsiaOne, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the decision was made after considering various factors, with hospital bed occupancy rates in the central and eastern regions being one of the key considerations.The spokesperson added that the new not-for-profit private acute hospital is also intended to provide more lower-cost private healthcare options for Singaporeans.According to MOH data, Singapore had 12,767 acute hospital beds in 2025, including 10,784 in public hospitals, 334 in not-for-profit hospitals and 1,649 in private hospitals.The new hospital, which was first announced in 2024, is expected to have between 300 and 400 beds.

The 42-year-old Singaporean man with cerebral palsy, who was carried up Malaysia's Batu Caves by his brother during Thaipusam, has died.News of his death was shared by his brother, Suresh Vanaz, in an Instagram (IG) post on Sunday (August 30).Suresh shared a notice of his brother Gunaseelan's wake in the post. The notice featured a Manchester United logo in the background and stated that Gunaseelan died on Saturday.«With a very heavy heart that I share the heartbreaking news that my beloved brother, Gunaseelan, has passed away peacefully,» Suresh wrote.Describing his brother's death as a «sudden loss», he said Gunaseelan would «always hold a special place» in his heart.The post drew numerous messages of condolence from Suresh's IG followers.One wrote that Suresh should be «truly proud» of himself for caring for Gunaseelan «while protecting his dignity and keeping his respect intact», describing it as «one of the greatest acts of love anyone can give».

Singapore is deploying a specialist Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team from the police to assist in the identification of dead bodies in Nepal after deadly floods tore through the Nepal-China border on Aug 26.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement on Monday (Aug 31) afternoon that the deployment is in line with the Nepal government's request.Speaking to the media on Saturday, Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Kathmandu needs foreign help in technical areas such as rescuing people stuck in tunnels, identification of dead bodies and DNA testing.Singapore's deployment of personnel was conveyed by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan when he spoke with his Nepali counterpart.

The US government says Iceland remains an important NATO ally and a close partner of the United States and Europe following the referendum on whether to restart accession talks with the European Union.

The Centre has asked the Supreme Court to quash FIRs against NEET protesters. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented this plea before the Chief Justice. The Supreme Court will hear this significant matter on September 1. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party announced a new protest march. This march will occur in Delhi on September 5 over unfulfilled assurances.

Student protests for improved school conditions have shifted from cities to villages across India. The Cockroach Janata Party's campaign exposed poor government school infrastructure in several states. State governments responded with new regulations and accelerated development projects. Political parties are now focusing on youth outreach and educational issues. This movement highlights youth as potential game-changers in electoral politics.

The Senate race in Michigan is critical to Democrats, but associations may matter.

The planned reductions — targeting programs that combat the spread of deadly diseases — coincide with an administration push to make developing nations spend more.

The U.S. attack hit rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran fired back early Monday, marking the first known exchange of attacks in weeks.

Back in 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to «formalize an agreement on mutual non-aggression with Western countries in order to alleviate the concerns that exist in this regard»

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Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said that ongoing shelling of the access roads makes delivering fuel for the backup diesel generators extremely dangerous

According to China Central Television, 4,247 people are listed as missing

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Niger has regained control of a strategic airbase following a military mutiny in the capital, Niamey Read Full Article at RT.com

RT looks into Iceland’s rejection of potential EU membership and the reasons why most people voted not to trust Brussels Read Full Article at RT.com

Alliance One Tobacco Malawi (AOTM), in collaboration with Pyxus Agriculture Malawi (PAM), has renewed its sustainability partnership with the Chess Association of Malawi (Chessam) through a new K37 million sponsorship agreement. The renewed deal will fund the expansion of after-school chess programmes to a further 10 schools in rural tobacco-growing communities across the country. Launched […] The post School chess programme gets K37 million boost as Alliance One expands rural initiative appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Lilongwe after allegedly opening fire in a crowded bar and shooting another man in the buttocks during a furious row over an unpaid bill. Romario Lolenzo was taken into custody by police on charges of unlawful use of a firearm and acts intended to cause grievous harm, following […] The post Gun rampage at Lilongwe bar leaves man shot in buttocks over unpaid tab appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Miss Malawi organisation has found itself at the centre of a social media storm after posting — then swiftly deleting — a photograph of reigning titleholder Thandie Chisi carrying out official duties at the Airtel Top 8 Cup final. The image was removed from the organisation’s Facebook page shortly after being uploaded, sparking a […] The post Miss Malawi organisation accused of “snub” after deleting photo of reigning queen Thandie Chisi from Facebook appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vulnerable Republicans cannot afford to antagonize Trump because they need his help to turn out his base and tap into the $400 million war chest he controls.

Hospital mortuaries in Kathmandu and surrounding areas are overflowing with bodies retrieved from areas hit by flooding while others are being kept in makeshift shelters.

Watching the new Amazon Prime action thriller series Ride or Die, I became fascinated by Hannah Waddingham's hair.

Ils ne portent pas toujours d'uniforme. Ils ne siègent pas toujours dans les institutions. Pourtant, ils protègent aussi la Nation. L'histoire du Gabon s'écrit à travers ses Chefs d'État, ses Magistrats, ses Militaires, ses Élus et ses serviteurs de l'administration publique et Privée. Mais elle s'écrit aussi dans les Villages, sous les Toitures en paille et en raphia, autour des tables de palabre, là où les anciens transmettent un patrimoine qu'aucune loi ne peut remplacer. C'est (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Cette épreuve organisée à Moorea est un test de triathlon en vue des Jeux du Pacifique 2027, où les Cagous n'ont pas démérité. Nathalie Viratelle remporte la première place de cette course rapide, qui comprend 750 mètres de natation, 20 kilomètres de vélo et 5 kilomètres de course à pied.

Some 4,500 prisoners are due to be let out earlier than planned over the next 10 months in a desperate bid to ease strain on the system.

Even from a young age, Asif Aziz possessed something of a theatrical swagger. Not that he acquired his nickname through thespian accomplishments.

One of Labour's favourite think-tanks, the IPPR, has put out a paper arguing the tax system is 'slanted towards the interests of older Britons'.

US President Donald Trump has published AI-generated clips showing a missile strike on Iran’s Kharg Island amid a new escalation with Tehran Read Full Article at RT.com

Nepal’s flood deaths pass 900 and 4,200 remain missing as rescuers attempt to save those believed trapped in hydropower project tunnels Read Full Article at RT.com

The Democratic Progressive Party’s southern region women’s leader, Maria Mainja, has praised President Professor Peter Mutharika for what she described as commendable work in ensuring Malawians have enough food in the country. Speaking at a political rally at Mbayani Primary School ground in Blantyre on Saturday, Mainja said food security remained one of the most […] The post “Stop sleeping and seize the moment”: DPP’s Mainja urges youth to grab MEDF loans appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

[Premium Times] On arrival in the Angolan capital, Mr Shettima was received by senior Angolan government officials as well as members of the Nigerian delegation already in Luanda.