SINGAPORE — The USB charging ports on public buses here are of significantly lower voltage, which greatly reduces the likelihood of electrocution, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said. «These ports operate at a significantly lower voltage of about 5V DC (direct current), compared to the 230V AC (alternating current) voltage of standard three-pin sockets,» it said in response to queries. LTA added that it regularly checks on public bus operators to make sure that their monthly inspections on their vehicles are up to maintenance standards. Some 870 public buses here are equipped with USB charging ports, the authority said. As at May 2022, Singapore has about 5,800 public buses. Malaysia has banned the use of three-pin sockets and USB ports on express buses since Nov 6, after an 18-year-old died from electrocution on Nov 1. He was using an electric socket to charge his phone while he was on an express bus to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Nov 20 that the teenager died due to faulty electrical wiring installed by unlicensed parties.

SINGAPORE — When Jillyn Lee, 19, first tried a matcha drink in 2022, she was captivated by its rich and creamy taste. The Singapore Polytechnic student has since made drinking matcha — powdered green tea — a daily ritual, enjoying it at least twice a day. Her obsession with the superfood even led her to Japan in October 2023, when she visited tea shops and returned with 30 tins of matcha worth $900. However, the global surge in popularity for the green powder, packed with nutrients and antioxidants, over the past year could spell trouble for enthusiasts like her. Brewing trouble Photos circulating on social media show snaking queues and signs outside tea shops in Tokyo advising customers about out-of-stock products or purchase limits.

A St Ann businessman was today charged following the seizure of a loaded gun at his home in Lime Hall. Charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorized possession of ammunition is 30-year-old Kemar Wilson. His court date is being...

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle collision along the North Coast Highway in Trelawny on Sunday evening. They were rushed to the Falmouth Hospital. The crash, which involved a Honda Civic and Toyota Voxy and occurred around 6:30 p.m.,...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is to write off the debts of Jamaican pensioners with payments outstanding for more than two years. Persons assessed to be in need will also benefit. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement at...

Declaring that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is a party for “everyone”, Prime Minister and party leader Andrew Holness welcomed a group of Accompong Maroons to its 81st annual conference on Sunday.  The Maroons were led by their...

In a direct appeal to the women vote, Government MP and House Speaker Juliet Holness declared that the ruling Jamaica Labour Party is a progressive organisation that supports gender equality in Jamaica. Addressing the party's annual conference...

On November 20, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported the liberation of Ilyinka in the DPR

Earlier, Rogov said Russian forces had pushed toward that locality from Novodonetskoye in the southeast and Yasnaya Polyana in the northeast

Calin Georgescu, who opposes arming and funding Ukraine, surges to surprising lead in the first round of the country’s presidential election Read Full Article at RT.com

A 22-year-old man has been captured in Russia’s Kursk Region while fighting alongside the Ukrainian International Legion mercenaries Read Full Article at RT.com

Sergey Ryabkov stressed that Russia has its underlying security interests «that will be ensured by every means that we have at our disposal.»

Voter turnout in the election stood at 52.41%

A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by the Azimuth airline caught fire as the plane landed at Antalya Airport on Sunday, TASS has compiled the key facts about the situation

People in St. John’s lined up for a rare chance to recycle household glass this weekend. Glass recycling co-op NewfoundSAND made its public debut at St. John’s Farmers Market, crushing hundreds of jars and bottles into sand in front of a fascinated crowd. But why doesn’t St. John’s recycle glass in the first place?

Inuit spoke about how much they depended on their sled dogs, and how much they lost when over 1,000 dogs were slaughtered by police in the 1950s and 1960s. For some, a formal apology from the Canadian government has brought a sense of closure and a glimpse of the path forward.

The Indian Parliament is bracing for a stormy winter session as the opposition demands discussions on bribery allegations against the Adani Group and the ongoing violence in Manipur. The government, however, insists that the business advisory committees of both houses will determine the agenda. Congress has also called for deliberations on rising pollution and train accidents.

Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Daryl Vaz, has dubbed Portland «Vaz Land» in response to comments by People's National Party caretaker for East Portland, Isat Buchanan, that he will rescue the parish from "Vazism...

The police have imposed a curfew in sections of Ramble, Hanover. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23 and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 25. The boundaries of the curfew are: North: Travelling easterly...

A member of the Vancouver Police Board was asked to resign after social media posts surfaced that made her continued service on the oversight body “untenable,” according to the chair.

A family in Riverview, N.B., is making plans for Christmas and the future after escaping a fire in their home on November, 14.

Second Cup Café has closed one of its franchise locations in Montreal following allegations of hateful remarks and gestures made by the franchisee in a video that was widely circulated online during a pro-Palestinian protest on Thursday.

India's Parliament is gearing up for its Winter Session, scheduled from November 27th to December 20th, 2023, with a packed agenda featuring key bills like the Waqf amendment bill and the Merchant Shipping Bill. Opposition parties, uniting under the INDIA bloc, will strategize on November 25th to address concerns like the Manipur situation and AdGroup allegations.

Three people were killed and several others, including police officers, were injured during a court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, India. Violence erupted when a mob gathered outside the mosque, throwing stones and firing at police. The survey was ordered following claims that the mosque was built on the site of a former temple.

Nearly six in ten Americans approve of the incoming president’s proposed deportation of millions of illegal aliens Read Full Article at RT.com

According to the Kremlin spokesman, the Biden administration continues escalation because it is a «party of war» that sees Ukraine as a tool to fight Russia

Trump is scheduled to be sworn in as president on January 20, 2025

The US was notified automatically 30 minutes before the launch by Russia's Nuclear Risk Reduction Center

Nicosia reportedly asked to buy some military equipment from Washington as part of a three or five-year agreement, and sought help in bringing Cyprus’ military capabilities to NATO standards