Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has shared how he regularly looks out for ways to improve the interface of the websites of various government services.Speaking to 800 students and academics during the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum on Tuesday (Sept 9), SM Lee said that he becomes a “mystery shopper on behalf of the government” when “getting things done”.“I need to go to MOM (Ministry of Manpower) to do something on their website [and] CPF to check my account,” he said at the University Cultural Centre in the National University of Singapore. “And I look at the interface and say, ‘Surely we can do better’.””So I send them a suggestion and tell them, ‘This is just a suggestion. Please take it seriously, but think about the best way to make things better’.”SM Lee said government services will improve when Singapore has a more involved and engaged population who would feel that “if they think something can be better, they can do something about it”.“The most Singaporean thing about you SM,” quipped the forum’s moderator, NUS Associate Professor Leong Ching, “is that you complain to the different agencies.”

Israel's recent airstrikes on Doha are a «blatant violation of the sovereignty of Qatar», said The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Sept 10. The ministry deemed the airstrikes on Sept 9 an «egregious and dangerous action» that poses a threat to ongoing negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.Israel had attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with an airstrike on Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday (Sept 9), Reuters reported. Qatar has been acting as a mediator alongside Egypt in talks between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza. MFA said that Singapore stands in solidarity with Qatar.Separately, the Singapore Embassy in Doha issued a notice on Wednesday, advising Singaporeans in Doha to «to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel and crowded areas, and follow the instructions of the local authorities».They also encouraged Singaporeans to e-register with MFA so that they can be contacted in event of an emergency. 

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho - With the shift of a joystick, a Neros Archer drone whirs to life, kicking up a cloud of sand as it lifts off.It quickly cuts through the clear blue sky, soaring over a mini 'city' made of container blocks. At a distance, a ground station control device displays a first-person view of the drone.The Neros Archer is one of three types of micro unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) employed by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) at this year's Exercise Forging Sabre in the US.Over 800 troops are involved in the exercise held in Idaho, US, from Sept 6 to 21, and sees more drones being used alongside manned platforms for integrated strike operations.At Saylor Creek Range in Mountain Home, members of the RSAF's newly established Drone Rapid Operationalisation, Integration and Deployment (DROID) unit demonstrated to the media the capabilities of the Neros Archer and Skydio X10 micro drones.Drones commercially availableThe drone unit was inaugurated in July 2025 and is participating in Exercise Forging Sabre for the first time.

[Nile Post] Rwanda has issued a strong rebuttal rejecting allegations by the Democratic Republic of Congo that it is backing armed groups and complicit in genocidal acts in the troubled east of the country.

The Donetsk leader pointed out that the Ukrainian military continues to carry out strikes on a regular basis, targeting civilians

Protests against corruption and a ban on social media escalated into riots in Kathmandu and other cities on Monday and Tuesday

Russia appreciates trust-based partnership between Russia and Republika Srpska, Sergey Shoigu emphasized

Meanwhile, the dollar was up by 1.65% at 85.0787 rubles, having surpassed 85 rubles first since April 11, 2025

The euro was up by 0.67% in the interbank market at 99.587 rubles

Faith provides fulfillment and stability. Rituals connect individuals to values and traditions. Work can also be a form of worship, emphasizing contribution and excellence. Values like humility and compassion shape communities. Ultimately, faith is an inner light that fosters empathy. It guides individuals beyond success, nurturing humane actions and connections. Pankaj Belwariar contributed this article.

The European Union (EU) has committed K1.2 billion to support the Malawi Government under the Chilungamo II Project, aimed at strengthening justice delivery and governance systems. The donation, received on Tuesday at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in Lilongwe, includes motor vehicles, motorcycles, and funding for digital systems. Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo led the […] The post EU Pumps K1.2 Billion into Malawi’s Justice Sector through Chilungamo II Project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[ISS] The UN mission's mandate was eventually renewed, but concerns about a US retreat from peace support operations abound.

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The government is still racing to expand ties with Pacific nations — particularly the current governments in Fiji and Papua New Guinea — despite a diplomatic setback with Vanuatu.

Internal documents reviewed by The Post reveal, with rare candor, how domestic missions rooted in politics risk damaging Americans’ trust in the military.

The case has sharped partisan divisions about an intractable root of crime: how to treat the seriously mentally ill who pose risks of violence.

The emerging Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Maine embodies a stark choice in a party trying to remake itself.

An Indian tourist, Upastha Gill, is stranded in Pokhara, Nepal, and has appealed to the Indian embassy for help as GenZ protests turned violent, leading to the resignation of the Prime Minister. Gill reports that the hotel where she was staying was burned down, and she barely escaped with her life.

Kiren Rijiju, the parliamentary affairs minister, acknowledged opposition MPs who supported NDA's CP Radhakrishnan in the vice-presidential elections. Rijiju expressed gratitude towards INDIA bloc MPs who voted with their «conscience.» C P Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice-President of India, securing 452 votes, suggesting cross-voting as parties cannot issue whips in these elections.

IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India have cancelled flights to and from Kathmandu due to the extended closure of Tribhuvan International Airport, prompted by security concerns amidst escalating anti-corruption protests. Passengers are offered rescheduling options and refunds. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs advises citizens to defer travel to Nepal and exercise caution due to the ongoing political unrest.

Arvind Kejriwal has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach to trade negotiations with the United States, alleging that India is surrendering its economic interests to please Donald Trump. Kejriwal fears that opening the Indian market to American control will harm farmers, traders, and the employment prospects of Indian youth.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has successfully recovered vandalised and stolen copper materials worth K1.5 billion in a major cross-border operation at Nyamapanda Border in Zimbabwe. The copper was part of a consignment intercepted in December 2024 by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA). A truck owned by Kanyazira Transport Logistics, declared to be […] The post ESCOM Recovers K1.5 Billion Worth of Stolen Copper in Cross-Border Operation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Apple has finally unveiled the new iPhone 17 lineup, and this year's Apple says it has made the 'biggest leap ever for iPhone'.

LINVAL AND Menervah Taylor believe that a good education is the key to success, as knowledge and learning empower individuals to achieve personal and professional goals, develop critical thinking skills, and adapt to changing circumstances For the...

TEN-YEAR-OLD Matthew Anderson is perhaps the youngest person in the Caribbean to pass subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, an internationally recognised secondary school qualification in the Caribbean...

WESTERN BUREAU: MONTEGO BAY’S First Dance Studio, which has been on a mission to uphold local arts and culture in western Jamaica since 2013, was on Monday presented with a $350,000 donation to help finance their operations. The donation, which was...

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon is calling on Jamaicans to support the country’s arts culture, which he says is both crucial to Jamaica’s tourism and entertainment sectors and for the uplifting of societal structure. Vernon made...

WHILE SHE was on her way back to Jamaica from CARIFESTA in Barbados, spoken-word artiste/poet Kacy Garvey was announced the ‘Best International Artist’ at the prestigious National Spoken Word Awards, held on Friday, August 31. In speaking with The...

[New Times] The government, on Tuesday, September 9, tabled a new draft law governing road traffic before Parliament to revise the country's current road traffic legislation, which has remained unchanged for nearly four decades.

[New Times] Eight people were killed and 10 others injured Tuesday, September 9, after a wall collapsed during the construction of a dam in Nyamasheke District, officials told The New Times.

[allAfrica] As the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marks eight decades of action for peace and development, our world is grappling with profound change. At this pivotal moment, we have the opportunity to equip these multilateral institutions with a forward-looking vision to steer this transformation.