Unhappy with a six-year-old boy who had kicked a styrofoam wall at a mall, causing his daughter to fall, a man slapped the boy’s face and bruised it.The 39-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to three weeks’ jail on Oct 9. He had pleaded guilty on Aug 20 to one charge of voluntarily causing hurt.He cannot be named to protect the identity of his daughter, who was around three years old at the time of the incident and is referred to as X1 in court documents.In sentencing, District Judge Janet Wang called the assault unwarranted and unprovoked.“Even if the accused was upset by the victim’s (act)… this reaction was way in excess of proportion,” said Judge Wang.The court heard previously that the man, his wife and their three daughters had gone to an indoor playground at Westgate shopping mall in Jurong on Dec 22, 2024.At around 2.30pm, he saw the boy kick a wall made of multicoloured styrofoam building blocks while at least one of his daughters was standing near it.At least one of the building blocks then fell on the floor, said Deputy Public Prosecutor Joelle Loy.

The Environment and Energy Agency of Iceland will impose an administrative fine on the bankruptcy estate of Play for unpaid carbon taxes, also known as emission allowances.

According to Alexey Miller, the Central Asian economy is growing very rapidly, and forecasts for the next five to six years indicate that it could grow by 60%

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 230 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed six enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The Russian government has approved the National Competition Development Plan for 2026-2030, aimed at enhancing the country’s economic efficiency

The parties consider political pressure exerted on third countries through illegitimate restrictive mechanisms unacceptable

The parties also expressed support for investment cooperation in the fields of environmental protection, transport, and agriculture

Around 200 Texas National Guard soldiers and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard will protect ICE agents and federal property, the military said.

President Donald Trump’s long quest for a Nobel Peace Prize has sparked an unusual global scramble.

Democratic Rep. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago, but House Republicans refuse to swear her into office.

Mark Blundell, who competed in F1 between 1991 and 1995, admitted speeding in his  Land Rover at 96mph on the A14 in Cold Ashby, Northamptonshire.

Emergency services were called to Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale, Rhondda, South Wales just after 2pm yesterday after the pupil fell ill.

Labour council chiefs agreed a 30-year-old lease to turn the landmark former library into Abergavenny's first mosque after it had sat unused for ten years.

The Teesside teenager is expected to give birth by Christmas and had hoped to walk free today but authorities said the vast sum has still not been handed over to local authorities.

Miss McCann, 20, gave evidence via video link at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday.

A man who visited a car wash in Johor Bahru has warned other drivers against patronising the business, calling it a «nightmare».In a TikTok video posted on Wednesday (Oct 8), the man, believed to be Singaporean, is heard saying that the establishment's staff refused to do a «normal wash» for his vehicle.The short clip then shows three employees confronting the man, with one of them repeatedly asking him what his problem was and why he was filming.The video has over 431,000 views and nearly 8,900 likes as of Thursday.The Singaporean driver claimed that one of the employees had refused to wash his car as he had rejected the «water wax treatment», which was a pricier service. He also claimed that the staff member had said that because they did not get enough customers that day, they would only do a «water wax treatment» and no «normal wash».The driver added that when he tried to leave, the employees became aggressive and even pulled on his car door to stop him from closing it. They also demanded he delete the videos he took of the place.

Parts of The Clementi Mall were flooded on Wednesday (Oct 8) night, with some areas unwalkable due to the excess water.The incident was captured by a user on Xiaohongshu who uploaded three pictures of the mall at around 8.55pm on Wednesday night.The photos showed various parts of The Clementi Mall, located at 3155 Commonwealth Ave West, with its floors covered in water. One picture also showed some areas being cordoned off with «Caution wet floor» signs placed on the ground.A separate video of the incident was posted to TikTok on Thursday, showing staff cleaning the wet floors.@lunachloe0573Nowadays the weather a bit erratic...♬ Yuletide Reverie - Cotoshu

The long-sought deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release would not have been possible without US president Donald Trump, said Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam on Thursday (Oct 9).This came after Trump on Wednesday announced that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of his peace plan.It involves Hamas releasing 20 living hostages it is still holding, while Israel will withdraw its troops to an agreed line and free nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees.Shanmugam cautioned that due to the volatile situation between the two sides, a peace deal agreement is “never done until it is done”.«At least there is more hope than there was previously,» he added. «Trump has to be commended tremendously for pushing both sides, and ultimately, only the United States of America can influence Israel's cause of action.»And he has done that. I think a lot of credit, even for us to be here, has to go to him."

In a heartfelt tribute to mothers, By Grace Kitchens and Accessories is delighted to announce a complimentary show at Sheaffer ICA Marque in Lilongwe, scheduled for Wednesday, 15 October. This event is designed to bring families together in a meaningful celebration of motherhood, honoring their invaluable contributions in a Godly manner. The day will feature […] The post Free Mother’s Day Celebration: A Special Event by By Grace Kitchens and Accessories appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nikolay Azarov said this step turns the US president from a possible mediator, a possible participant in peace negotiations into siding with «enemies»

By 1:11 p.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index had resumed growth, increasing to 2,618.01 points, while the RTS Index was at 1,011.34 points

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 9th

Vladimir Putin noted that Russia had traditionally made a major contribution to maintaining peace and stability in the Central Asian region

Russian President Vladimir Putin also noted that the trade turnover between Moscow and Dushanbe has shown excellent growth dynamics, rising by more than 17% since the start of the year

The parties have planned a number of joint events, including continuing and intensifying delegation exchanges

Peter Szijjarto commented on Vladimir Zelensky's remark that Kiev could integrate into the EU regardless of Hungary's position

Fuel is the heartbeat of any nation — and for Malawi, its story is one of vision, crisis, and resilience. From the early dreams of self-reliance to modern-day struggles with forex and global oil prices, Malawi’s fuel journey mirrors the rise and fall of its economy and leadership through the decades. Banda’s Vision: Fuel as […] The post ANALYSIS | The Nation’s Fuel Chronicles: Vision, Crisis, and Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leading alcoholic beverage producer in the country, Castel Malawi Limited has challenged its stakeholders to prioritize transparency and sustainable business practices in their daily operations. The call was made during a stakeholder engagement meeting held on Monday in Blantyre, bringing together Castel Malawi employees, suppliers, and distributors to share ideas and strengthen collaboration across the […] The post Castel Malawi foster ties with stakeholders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC) has been awarded a Universal Postal Union (UPU) grant totalling over $200,000 to support the enhancement of mail security systems and digital transformation efforts nationwide. The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector’s primary forum for international cooperation. Speaking after confirmation of the funding, the […] The post MPC gets $200,000 UPU grant for improved services  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

People living with eye problems in Malawi continue to face numerous barriers in accessing quality health services, the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has said. MHEN has called on the government to urgently address these challenges by deploying more trained eye health professionals and improving access to essential eye care equipment and services. The call […] The post MHEN Bemoans Barriers in Accessing Eye Services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Newly appointed Minister of State in the Office of the President, Honourable Alfred Gangata, has described his appointment as a “historic victory for the youth of Malawi,” promising to bring discipline, accountability, and business-minded leadership to his new role. Speaking a day after being sworn in by President Arthur Peter Mutharika, Gangata said his appointment […] The post Gangata Pledges Business-Minded Leadership as Minister of State: “This Is a Victory for Malawi’s Youth” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Russian president announced on September 22 that Moscow was ready to maintain compliance with the quantitative restrictions outlined in the treaty for another year after the document expires next February

Both countries actively cooperate in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian fields, Emomali Rahmon said

The latest in-person meeting between Putin and Trump took place in Alaska in mid-August

«The dialogue as a follow-up of the Istanbul talks is considerably stalled,» Dmitry Peskov said