There will be seven General Election 2025 rallies on April 30, the penultimate day of campaigning. They include a bumper crop of People's Action Party (PAP) rallies, but none from the main opposition party Workers' Party.   Tune in to AsiaOne to follow PAP's Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Hougang SMC rallies live. Police advisory Police said in a release that attendees are encouraged to take public transport as large crowds are expected at the rallies. They should also prepare for traffic diversions, lane closures and slower traffic. The pick-up and drop-off points for ride-hailing services may be affected as a result. Carparks in the vicinity of the election meeting sites are restricted to season-parking holders only. Vehicles found illegally parked or causing obstruction may be towed away.

At the People's Action Party (PAP) rally held on Tuesday (April 29) at Yishun Stadium for Nee Soon GRC, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam addressed concerns about jobs and the rising cost of living in Singapore. Shanmugam, who is leading the five-member PAP team to contest the GRC, spoke about how American tariffs are impacting Singapore's investments, jobs, and businesses.  «Investments will slow down, that means new job creation is going to be affected. Businesses are going to be affected,» he said, adding that despite US President Trump’s claim of a three-month suspension of the tariffs, the situation remains unpredictable. He assured residents, however, that the government has plans in place to navigate these challenges. «We are not a country that waits for trouble, we prepare beforehand. PM has formed an Inter-Ministerial Committee, chaired by DPM Gan Kim Yong,» Shanmugam said. He praised DPM Gan for his quiet yet effective approach in managing challenging situations.

Workers' Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh has hit back at Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his speech at the East Coast GRC rally on Tuesday (April 29), accusing the People's Action Party of «negative politics» themselves. PM Wong, who is PAP's secretary-general, had said during a walkabout at One Punggol Hawker Centre earlier that day that he was «rather taken aback» by the WP's «negative tone», particularly in their criticisms of Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and PAP's Punggol team at a recent rally.  «I would say to Punggol residents, let's reject this kind of negative politics,» PM Wong had urged. Delivering the final speech of the rally that evening in Bedok Stadium, Singh recalled how a «previous Prime Minister» had said that he would have to spend time «fixing the opposition» should they gain seats. «This is the PAP DNA,» he said. «I wonder what Prime Minister Lawrence Wong would say about this. Is this negative politics?»

A major NATO submarine search exercise, Dynamic Mongoose, began off the coast of Iceland today and will continue for the next two weeks. Iceland serves as the host nation, and the Icelandic Coast Guard emphasizes the importance of participating in such operations.

Eye health professionals in Malawi are raising red flags over the growing use of unsafe and unverified eye treatments, warning that the trend is fueling a rise in cases of avoidable blindness. Speaking at the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Malawi Optometry Association, Mwachumu Chipala, Compliance Officer at the Medical Council of Malawi, urged […] The post Experts Sound Alarm Over Dangerous Eye Treatments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Owen Chomanika, has expressed confidence that the newly launched Re-gain Program will be a game-changer in tackling the dual threats of climate change and post-harvest food losses. Speaking at the program’s inception meeting in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Chomanika said the initiative—launched under the Alliance for a Green […] The post Minister Chomanika Backs Re-gain Program to Curb Climate Impact and Post-Harvest Losses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The former actress, 43, has sparked controversy after her friend Jamie Kern Lima shared a picture of a food hamper with a note that said it was 'With the compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex'.

Increased export earnings from hot pepper are among the projected outcomes from the soon-to-be concluded ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project. The project aims...

An illegal gun and ammunition were seized by the police in Brissett district, Lucea, Hanover on Monday after a driver fled a traffic stop. Reports from the Lucea police are that about 6:30 a.m., a team was on an operation along the Johnson Town...

Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson believes the events at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row may be fading away.

This paper provides a summary of all scrutiny activities of the European Parliament related to euro area monetary policy in occasion of the March 2025 Monetary Dialogue with the European Central Bank (ECB). It covers the topics chosen by the competent Committee and related expertise papers provided in advance of the Dialogue, the actual topics addressed during the Dialogue, a brief overview of results from the Monetary Policy Expert Panel Survey, the latest written questions made by Members to the ECB President and European Parliament resolution on the ECB Annual Report 2024. The document is published regularly ahead and after each Monetary Dialogue with the ECB. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Owen Oz Lawrence posted the chilling pictures of a crossbow, two rifles and a handgun just minutes before the attack.

Control room staff at the National Energy System Operator (Neso) in Britain noticed unusual activity on two occasions on Sunday, in the early morning and the evening.

The Belfast trio last night offered 'heartfelt apologies' to the families of two murdered politicians, Sir David Amess and Jo Cox, as anger over jibes aired at one of their concerts grew.

Le 3 mai 2025, le Gabon connaîtra un moment fondateur : la cérémonie d'investiture du Président élu Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema au stade d'Angondjé. Cet événement solennel, en prélude duquel s'inscrit cette réflexion, consacre la victoire d'un peuple mûr et résilient, qui a su traverser les tumultes du passé pour accéder pacifiquement à un nouveau chapitre de son histoire. L'élection présidentielle du 12 avril 2025 s'est déroulée dans un climat de calme remarquable, et les résultats (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Foncier, habitat, nature : ces enjeux vitaux occupent une place centrale dans les aspirations des Gabonaises et des Gabonais. C'est en réponse à ces préoccupations que l'ONG Territoire a officiellement relancé ses activités le samedi 26 avril à Libreville, marquant ainsi une nouvelle étape de son engagement citoyen. Sa mission : contribuer activement à la construction d'un Gabon plus équitable, en phase avec la vision du Président de la 5ᵉ République. Dans une ambiance conviviale et (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Congress party has urged the Centre to expedite the safe return of BSF constable Purnam Sahu, who was detained by Pakistan Rangers after inadvertently crossing the border in Punjab. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Sahu's family awaits his return as discussions between border forces are underway.

India has successfully countered a cyber offensive launched by Pakistan-based hackers, identified as «IOK Hacker,» targeting public-facing platforms. The group attempted to deface websites, disrupt services, and steal data, including attacks on Army Public School websites and the Army Welfare Housing Organisation. Indian cybersecurity defenses detected and thwarted these intrusions, tracing them back to Pakistan.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Narendra Modi assures a strong response. He emphasizes India's resolve to combat cross-border terrorism. Modi pledges justice for the victims and vows to punish the perpetrators. He reiterates the nation's commitment to identifying, tracking, and punishing terrorists and their supporters. The Prime Minister assures the world that India will not be broken by terrorism.

Exploring the versatile range of Ranjit Lal's work, from humorous revenge stories featuring monkeys to tackling serious issues like female infanticide and climate change, while maintaining his signature style of finding hope and wonder in nature.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has strongly condemned pro-Pakistan sentiments expressed by some individuals in India, particularly during national crises. He urged those who harbor affection for Pakistan to relocate there. Kalyan's remarks referenced televised debates where certain leaders allegedly showed support for Pakistan. This statement follows the recent terrorist attack that killed 26 civilians.

The West has mocked Beijin’s military for decades – it may soon regret it Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow considers resuming direct negotiations with Kiev to be a higher priority than questioning the Ukrainian leader’s tenure Read Full Article at RT.com

Gideon Saar has lashed out at the United Nations, as the International Court of Justice begins hearings over Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com

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TEHRAN – A total of 137 earthquakes were recorded across the country from April 19 to 25, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN –With the approval of Iran’s proposal on protecting Zagros forests at the eighty-first annual session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the issue is placed on the agenda of the Asia-Pacific Center for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM).

TEHRAN – The first multilateral document on artificial intelligence (AI) among Islamic countries is scheduled to be approved during the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) Dialogue Platform, which will be held in Tehran from May 18 to 20, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.

TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, the senior advisor to the health minister, has announced the country’s readiness to enhance ties with African countries in the field of health.

TEHRAN – The 14th International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX 2025) opened at Tehran’s Pardis Technology Park on Tuesday and will run for four days.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A $67 million U.S. Navy fighter jet and a tow tractor fell overboard from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman during operations in the Red Sea on Monday, as Houthi fighters claimed to have launched missiles at the carrier group, although U.S. officials have not confirmed any direct link between the incidents.

The twisted metal and bloodstained rubble of a detention centre in mountainous northern Yemen on Monday marked the end of an arduous journey for scores of migrants killed in what the Houthi group said was a U.S. airstrike.