Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh and Mediacorp have issued separate apologies to the court over comments made by Singh on an episode of CNA's The Assembly which aired on Nov 5.In a Facebook post on Saturday (Dec 13), Singh, who is also chief of the Workers' Party, said that he accepts his statements may be construed to be in contempt of court.Apart from his comments during the interview, Singh had also posted about the interview on Facebook on Nov 6 and 8.«I accept that my statements may be construed to be in contempt of court, including to impugn the integrity, propriety or impartiality of the court,» said Singh in his post.  «Given that, I wholly and unreservedly apologise to the court and will avoid making comments to the same or similar effect in future.»

Two female car passengers were taken to the hospital after an accident involving two cars along a road near Yishun Dam on Friday (Dec 12) night.The accident happened at about 9.30pm along Seletar West Link towards Seletar Road North Link, before the left turn into Seletar Club Road.The collision was captured on dashcam footage and shared with AsiaOne.In the video, an orange car is seen stopped between two Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) ambulances. In front of the first ambulance, a dark-coloured car is seen overturned.Three motorcycles, which did not appear to be damaged, were also stopped near the overturned car.At least three persons are seen trying to reach the occupants in the overturned car.An eyewitness in her 30s, surnamed Ng, told AsiaOne that she was driving home when she witnessed the accident.According to Ng, the accident led to congestion stretching back to the Central Expressway (CTE) before the exit to Seletar West Link.Ng also witnessed parts of the rescue. «I saw the paramedic working on a woman. Nearby, a man sat on the road divider. He seemed to be in shock,» Ng said.

Seven Bangladeshi men aged between 20 and 40 years old were arrested for alleged drug-related offences in separate enforcement operations conducted at migrant worker dormitories in Choa Chu Kang, Jurong and Seletar.In a statement on Saturday (Dec 13), the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said that the operations were conducted from Dec 8 to 11.CNB said that four men aged between 20 and 40 arrested on Dec 11 were from a dormitory in Choa Chu Kang.A small amount of «Ice» and various drug paraphernalia were found and seized from a 24-year-old suspect.During another operation at a dormitory in Seletar on Dec 9, a 23-year-old man was arrested for suspected drug consumption offences.A 29-year-old man who was found with a small amount of «Ice» and various drug paraphernalia was arrested for suspected drug trafficking.The last suspect, a 25-year-old man, was arrested at a dormitory in Jurong West on Dec 8 for suspected drug consumption.

Over 5,900 Indians were brought home from the Middle East in three years due to safety concerns, including Operation Ajay in Israel. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed 1,474 evacuees hailed from Uttar Pradesh. The government also repatriated mortal remains of 45 Indians from Kuwait. No fresh evacuations are currently anticipated.

The Supreme Court expressed dismay over the Madhya Pradesh High Court condoning a four-year delay in an appeal by the state government. Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Prasanna B. Varale questioned the High Court's awareness of apex court rulings on delay condonation, setting aside the order and remanding the case for reconsideration.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is operating normally despite heavy smog and poor visibility, with low visibility procedures in effect. Air quality in the capital has plunged to 'very poor' levels, with dense fog expected to persist. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities as the city faces another challenging winter smog episode.

Deportation proceedings are underway for Birch By Romeo Lane owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, following a devastating fire that killed 25 in Goa. Detained in Thailand after their passports were suspended, the brothers are being coordinated for handover to Indian law enforcement. Goa's Chief Minister vows justice for the victims.

Iran has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel carried six million litres of diesel fuel. Eighteen crew members from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh were on board. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region. Strategic waterways remain a focus for maritime control and international shipping.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders across parties paid solemn tribute to security personnel martyred in the 2001 Parliament terror attack. Remembering their bravery and sacrifice, the nation reaffirmed its unwavering stance against terrorism. The attack, which claimed 14 lives, was a stark reminder of the threats faced by the «temple of democracy.»

Le conflit social chez les contrôleurs aériens dure depuis près de trois semaines. Le préavis de grève, déposé le jeudi 13 novembre, reste en vigueur. Une nouvelle rencontre entre la direction et les syndicats, ce vendredi, n’a pas permis de trouver un accord. Les agents grévistes réclament davantage de garanties de sécurité.

Mardi 9 décembre 2025, un contrôle de la DTPN à l’arrivée d’un vol French Bee venant de San Francisco a mené à l’interpellation de trois individus. Un homme de 20 ans transportait environ 700 grammes d'ice, ingérée sous forme de 77 ovules, précise la procureure de la République.

L’épidémie de grippe en Polynésie progresse. Le nombre de cas confirmés continue d’augmenter, avec une forte présence du sous-type A(H3N2), connu pour provoquer des formes parfois sévères chez les personnes âgées, les femmes enceintes et celles souffrant de maladies chroniques. Depuis ce matin le CHPF a mis en place une cellule de crise pour pouvoir gérer un afflux de patients.

«Evénement culturel majeur qui se tient tous les quatre ans aux Marquises, ce festival est une véritable célébration des traditions, de la musique, de la danse et de l'art marquisien», écrit Tahiti Tourisme à propos du Matavaa qui se tiendra bientôt à Ua Huka.

Déotille Videau est championne de France juniors du 200 mètres papillon. Un titre que la nageuse de 16 ans a remporté à Angers ce vendredi avec un chrono de 2'13''71. C'est encore mieux que le record qu'elle avait battu le mois dernier.

PNG says the measure will provide a key upgrade to its digital backbone and link the north and south of the nation with high-capacity cables.

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ordered the FBI to return emails and other electronic communications it seized from Comey confidant Daniel Richman.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released 19 images, many of them previously published, including some of Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon and others.

'Examine On Humanitarian Grounds'

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A new report reveals a surprising trend: wealthier, more digitalized Indian states are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. While richer states boast better defenses, they face a higher volume of threats. Conversely, poorer states, despite weaker defenses, experience fewer attacks. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana offer the least cybercrime protection, while Rajasthan and Assam lead in security.

'Failed To Flag Crew Shortfall Under New Rules'

Air India Express pilots are protesting the recruitment of new A320 captains, fearing reduced flying hours and pay. Around 100 pilots have written to management, questioning external hiring when internal utilization is low. They worry this will further impact their ability to meet contracted flying hours and affect their overall compensation.

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Élue Miss Tahiti 1990 puis Miss France 1991, Mareva Georges reste une figure emblématique de la Polynésie, reconnue bien au-delà du fenua. Elle a accompagné Hinauoko Devèze, cinquième Polynésienne à rejoindre la grande famille Miss France, dans sa préparation. Dans cette interview, Mareva Georges nous confie ses impressions, partage ses conseils et revient sur l’évolution du concours à travers les années.

[HRW] The fall of Uvira, the second largest city in South Kivu province, to the Rwandan-backed armed group March 23 Movement (M23) on 10 December must catalyse the European Union (EU) and its member states' response to the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Our organizations - Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) - call on the EU and its member states to redouble action on the conflict in

[Monusco] In a context marked by persistent armed violence and the spread of false information, MONUSCO brought together representatives of local authorities, security forces, and community leaders from the Lubero territory in Beni around a common objective: strengthening civilian protection by addressing the destabilizing effects of disinformation.

The Russian landed a left hook, sending the Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev to the canvas