Canada’s British Columbia declared a state of emergency as roaring Bald Range wildfire nearly doubled in size, forcing 20,000 people to flee Read Full Article at RT.com

UK military chief Richard Knighton said he finds Ukraine’s points system for drone kills “uncomfortable, even macabre” Read Full Article at RT.com

The Republican congressman, who denies claims of domestic abuse, has resisted growing calls to drop his bid for a third term.

While 42,000 spectators filled the National Stadium to celebrate Singapore's 61st birthday on Sunday (Aug 9), 21-year-old Zevita Ng was among the many volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the National Day Parade (NDP) ran smoothly. For Zevita, the assignment felt like a full-circle moment.The last time she attended an NDP at the National Stadium was 10 years ago as a Primary 5 student.This year, she returned on the other side of the experience as an NDP volunteer, greeting spectators and helping to set the mood before they entered the stadium.«It was like a full-circle moment to come back here for my first NDP as a volunteer,» she told AsiaOne at one of the stadium entrances.

Australia’s High Commissioner to Vanuatu, Mr. Max Willis, has agreed to fund training for two compliance officers in Australia. This is in response to a request by Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Willie Tokon.

The introduction of Business-to-Business (B2B) discussions at the inaugural National Agriculture Expo (NAE) 2026 has delivered immediate commercial outcomes, with local timber company North Efate Timber securing supply agreements valued at an estimated VT1.5 million over the next six months.

Air Vanuatu has confirmed plans to resume domestic flights to three southern ports, including Aniwa and Dillon’s Bay, with services expected to return in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Pikinini Playtime founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tony Batten has described Vanuatu’s education situation as a “national disaster”, warning that poor literacy outcomes among children could affect the country’s future development.

Minister of Health Robert Bohn said cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among women in Vanuatu, yet it is entirely preventable through vaccination, screening and early treatment.

According to the Defense Ministry's report, Ukrainian losses amounted to up to 285 troops in the area of responsibility of the Battlegroup North and more than 210 in that of the Battlegroup West

Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces use precision-guided UAVs capable of destroying any target throughout Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said

Since the start of the special military operation, Russian forces have destroyed 673 aircraft, 284 helicopters, 201,891 UAVs, the ministry said

Takaichi did not mention that the United States had dropped the bomb on Nagasaki when she spoke at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city

Actor Jason Bateman is currently visiting Iceland and had dinner at the Reykjavík restaurant Hornið last night.

It's ten years since the start of a love story that sprinkled Hollywood stardust on the Windsor family - then led to the hammer-blow of Megxit.

For Singaporean Debbie Ong, the opportunity to attend the National Day Parade (NDP) in person for the first time was worth a 2,500km flight home from Hong Kong.The 50-year-old and her husband, Thomas Richoux, have been balloting for tickets every year since moving overseas 16 years ago.When they finally secured a pair for NDP 2026, they booked their flights back to Singapore «without a second thought».Back in Hong Kong, the couple would host National Day gatherings for Singaporean and non-Singaporean friends, serving local dishes such as popiah and curry chicken while watching the parade live on television.«We're really happy. Really, really happy. It's a nice feeling to be able to finally see it in person,» said Ong.The couple's long-awaited, first NDP experience mirrors a parade that will be marked by a host of firsts.Held at the National Stadium for the first time since 2016, this year's edition features a string of milestones, from the world's largest closed-roof indoor drone light show to the first participation of a contingent representing persons with diverse abilities. 

A progressive group says messages that target the wealthy and large corporations appeal to a majority of Americans who see the economy as fundamentally rigged.

Andy Burnham has been admonished for his 'blokeish' obsession with pubs and football, but the reality is that his Government is packed with powerful women competing for his ear.

Russian forces have struck fuel depots and port infrastructure in Odessa, the Defense Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Todd Blanche formally takes the reins at the Justice Department and faces pressure from the president to go after his critics, including former FBI director James B. Comey.

Before going up against Republican Mike Rogers in November, Abdul El-Sayed must heal the wounds from his fierce race against Rep. Haley Stevens.

One person was taken to hospital after an electric mahjong table caught fire in a Tampines HDB flat on Saturday (Aug 8) night.The incident happened at about 9.30pm at Block 449 Tampines Street 42.A livestream posted by TikTok user M.K Collector shows black soot on the external facade wall outside the bedroom and toilet of a ninth-floor unit. Some residents are seen waiting at the void deck of the block, while Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedics attended to a person seated within a police cordon.During his livestream, the TikTok user claimed that the fire started due to a candle placed on a mahjong table.In response to AsiaOne's queries, SCDF stated that the fire involved an electric mahjong table in a ninth-floor unit. SCDF added that members of the public used buckets of water to help put out the fire prior to firefighters' arrival.According to the Singapore Police Force, an 86-year-old man was conveyed conscious to the hospital, tallying with SCDF's statement that they had sent one person to the Singapore General Hospital. 

As the nation prepares to celebrate National Day in Kallang, the Government stands ready should haze conditions worsen, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Sunday (Aug 9).As of 1pm, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) stood at 81, in the moderate range, in Singapore's Central region.Recent dry conditions have led to an escalation in hotspot activity, with hotspots and smoke plumes observed over parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan, NEA said.Under prevailing southeasterly winds, smoke haze could be transported towards Singapore, particularly from hotspots in southern Sumatra. Dry conditions are expected to persist over the coming week, increasing the risk of haze if the fires continue.Singapore's Haze Task Force (HTF), comprising 28 public agencies, is ready to take action should air quality deteriorate and the 24-hour PSI reading exceed 100, which would prompt NEA to issue daily haze advisories.The advisory will include the 24-hour PSI forecast, which will aid the public in planning their activities and events for the following day.

Their work may take them to many places around the world, but there's only one country they call home.The stewards and stewardesses of Singapore Airlines (SIA) have put together a performance for all Singaporeans in a video shared on SIA's Instagram page on Friday (Aug 9) — our country's 61st birthday.The video begins with a flight steward, Kelvin, playing a violin, while stewardess Lei Hoi plays a guzheng.Leading steward Jasper, dressed in a short-sleeved batik shirt, then eases into the first song of the performance: Semoga Bahagia, composed by Zubir Said.Zubir Said also composed Singapore's national anthem, Majulah Singapura.

While Emma Bunton chose a pink checked trouser suit, and Mel B opted for a peach mini dress, Geri Halliwell had broken wedding etiquette completely by going for a white, floor-length outfit.

While much has been written about Liam's death, the full heartbreaking facts have not been revealed - until now.