[WFP] Yaoundé, Cameroon -- Half a million refugees and the most vulnerable Cameroonians risk being cut off from humanitarian food assistance in the coming weeks as resources reach critically low levels, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today. Without urgent new funding, WFP will be forced to stop life-saving food assistance at the end of August to over 240,000 people who have escaped conflict in Cameroon. Additionally, more than 200,000 children and mothers will lose vital nutrition support, and school meals for

Three people, including a 14-year-old girl, were taken to hospitals after the minibus they were in smashed through railings and fell into a canal in Bukit Panjang, according to a post uploaded to the Singapore Roads Accident Facebook page on Tuesday (Aug 19).In photographs of the incident, a green minibus can be seen stationary inside the canal, perpendicular to the water's flow.The green railing separating the canal from the pedestrian pathway above is also visibly damaged.A separate post of the incident shows video footage of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel escorting a man, woman and a girl out of the canal via a ladder.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the SCDF said that they were alerted to a road traffic accident near the junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Bukit Panjang Ring Road at about 1.10pm on Tuesday.When they arrived, the SCDF noted the van in the drain and officers used a ladder to gain access to the stranded civilians within.Three persons were brought out to safety, with two being taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, while another was taken to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.

SINGAPORE — What are acceptable pathways of success in Singapore? For Clarice Song, 37, there is no fixed route.It should be shaped through exploration and fun, said Song, co-founder of the youth organisation Bold At Work, adding: «There are not enough conversations about how one can pursue alternate pathways in Singapore.»Hoping to encourage more of such conversations, Song and her team created That's How We Roll!, a tactile game which encourages players to explore their own narratives of success and what it means to them.Inspired by the principles of design thinking and the storytelling elements of the game Dungeon & Dragons, the game encourages players to take charge of their life's narratives.The game is one of many youth-centred resources that will be showcased at the SG Youth Forum 2025 on Sept 6, where 30 organisations will be setting up booths.

A Gov.sg microsite has been launched to educate and deter the public from vaping.The page, titled Stop Vaping, went live the day after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that Singapore will crack down on vaping and treat it «as a drug issue» during his National Day Rally (NDR) speech on Aug 17.Referring to vaping as a «public health threat», the microsite consists of information on how it is harmful as well as resources, avenues for reporting and helplines.It also highlights the government's zero-tolerance stance on vaping, urging users to bin their devices and quit immediately.New anti-vaping posters assuring the public that there will be no penalties for those who dispose of their vapes can also be seen on the microsite.These posters have also been spotted around void decks and lift landings.Vaping has been banned in Singapore since 2018 and those found possessing, using or buying vapes can be fined up to $2,000.

Civil servants at the Royal Borough of Greenwich council in southeast London, have been told to use 'spouse' or 'partner' rather than 'husband and wife' in case it offends non-binary people.

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IndiGo issued a travel advisory due to expected heavy rain in Mumbai, potentially causing air traffic congestion and flight disruptions. Passengers are advised to check flight status and allow extra commute time. Mumbai has been experiencing intense rainfall, with the IMD issuing alerts and recording significant amounts of rain, leading to diversions and delays.

India witnessed a significant surge in blood donations during the financial year 2024-25, with collections reaching 14.6 million units, exceeding the annual requirement. This marks a 15% increase compared to the previous year, with voluntary donations constituting 70% of the total.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the formulation of a strategy to combat cloudbursts and landslides, following recent deadly incidents in Uttarakhand and J&K. Under the Modi government, a multi-dimensional approach to disaster management has been adopted, with significant financial allocations including ₹1,28,122 crore for SDRF and ₹54,770 crore for NDRF.

Rajya Sabha witnessed disruptions over the SIR issue, leading the chair to caution against sharing expunged speech portions on social media. BJP's Radha Mohan Das Agrawal objected to Mallikarjun Kharge circulating videos containing parts not officially recorded. The chair emphasized that content not part of House proceedings should not be disseminated through Sansad TV or other platforms, following opposition walkout.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emphasized the positive effects of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. They also mentioned reductions in interest and income tax rates. The party stated that government initiatives have boosted economic growth. GST collections have reached a record high. The BJP anticipates a vibrant Diwali with increased consumer spending. India's economy has grown significantly since 2014.

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A man who suffered a cardiac arrest while hiking in Reykjadalur in the summer of 2023 is now searching for the young woman who helped him by calling Iceland’s emergency number, 112.

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The divergent characterizations highlight the murky path for Ukraine peace talks. World leaders await details on security guarantees the U.S. may offer Ukraine.

At 105, M A Abdullah Maulavi embraced digital literacy through Kerala's Digi Keralam project, overcoming his reliance on others for news during the pandemic. This initiative, part of the state's push for 100% digital literacy, trained him and 2.2 million others in smartphone use and e-services. Kerala is set to be declared a fully digi-literate state on August 21.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro said the self-declared republic will secure international recognition during his tenure, making it the defining goal of his presidency.