For Muhammad Harith Firas, 15, seeing a close friend struggle with Kpod addiction was both frightening and eye-opening.The Secondary 3 student at Presbyterian High School told AsiaOne on Wednesday (Oct 22): «I know someone who actually vapes, and I've caught him on multiple occasions. Whenever he vapes, he doesn’t behave the same — he becomes very lethargic and gets angry easily.»Added Firas: «His grades were slipping and I get scared that he might actually hurt me whenever I try to stop him from vaping.»On Oct 22, the media were invited to Presbyterian High School to observe how anti-vaping lessons are conducted in schools across Singapore as part of ongoing efforts to educate students about the risks of vaping.Firas is among the secondary school students currently attending such lessons.

A riot broke out in a Dublin suburb after reports that an asylum seeker raped a 10-year-old girl Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine and its European backers are working on a peace plan that rules out any territorial concession to Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied claims that plans for a meeting with US President Donald Trump have been canceled Read Full Article at RT.com

India is working to make it easier for its free-trade partners to settle transactions in rupees instead of the dollar Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi has finally taken a step that history will remember — the decision to make secondary education free from January 2026. Critics call it reckless. Realists call it revolutionary. And if the lessons from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Zambia are anything to go by, this is the single most transformative policy the country could […] The post OPINION | Free Secondary Education Is Malawi’s Most Radical Leap Toward Equality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings and phone call, highlighting India and the US as «great democracies» united against terrorism. Trump also extended Diwali wishes, mentioning discussions on trade and the situation with Pakistan, despite recent US tariffs on Indian oil imports.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar declared his return to the NDA «for good,» citing «circumstances» as the reason for past alliances with the RJD. He criticized the RJD's previous rule, highlighting improvements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and law and order under his leadership, while emphasizing his government's focus on women's empowerment.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) has said that online accusations of wrongful treatment towards a patient were not made with full context of the situation.The hospital said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Oct 21) that it takes the allegations of «insensitive and inappropriate» treatment made by the female patient seriously.Earlier in October, a Facebook user had made a series of Facebook posts claiming that hospital staff of a TTSH ward had forcibly restrained her and administered an «unknown» injection.The incident, she said, took place on Oct 10 where several nursing staff went into the ward, «ripped opened» her clothes and gave her an injection.She alleged that she was arrested and transferred to the Institute of Mental Health despite being «in a clear mind and stable». The patient claimed she was assessed to be of sound mind by doctors there and discharged.She also posted a copy of a police report that she made on Oct 18. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police confirmed that a report was lodged.

Changi Airport posted 17.3 million passenger movements in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 3.1 per cent compared to the previous corresponding period. Airport operator Changi Airport Group (CAG) reported on Wednesday (Oct 22) that aircraft movements, which includes take-offs and landings, totalled 91,600 — comparable to the same period in 2024. The operator indicated Australia, China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia as the airport's top five markets for the quarter. «China and Vietnam recorded the strongest growth, at 9.7 per cent and 11.3 per cent respectively. The top five city links for the quarter were Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, Denpasar (Bali) and Shanghai, with the Singapore-Jakarta route posting double-digit growth,» added CAG. Meanwhile, despite global trade uncertainties, the operator reported a 3.7 per cent increase in airfreight throughput compared to the same period last year.The airfreight throughput for the third quarter stands at 531,000 tonnes. 

A total of 18 motorists aged between 23 and 48 will be charged for drink driving on Thursday (Oct 23).In a statement on Oct 22, the police said the 18 motorists were arrested between July and October 2025 after failing breathalyser tests. A 33-year-old man will also be given an additional charge over leaving his van in a manner that caused undue convenience to others.Police said the man was found to have left his van in a stationary position at Clive Street, obstructing other road users and potentially posing a danger to them.

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The talks come months after University of Virginia President James E. Ryan resigned amid pressure from the Justice Department.

George Abaraonye lost a vote of no confidence today over social media posts in which he appeared to celebrate Charlie Kirk's shooting.

The Met has announced it will end the practice of investigating 'non-crime hate incidents' - or NCHIs - after dropping a case against Father Ted writer Graham Linehan over posts about trans activists.

Focus groups carried out by pollster Lord Ashcroft found that voters of 'all political backgrounds' oppose the policy announced by the Prime Minister last month.

Daniel has been documenting his preparations for the trip on TikTok and has been collecting donations for equipment needed to take Caroline home one final time through GoFundMe.

Kira Cousins is said to have pretended to have given birth to 'Bonnie-Leigh' earlier this month - but days later told the 'baby's' dad she had died when, in reality, there was no child.

A commuter's encounter with a ScamShield ad on the MRT has sparked online amusement after he was 'Rickrolled' by the campaign.«Your bill is overdue. Pay now to avoid disruption http://p4ybill.cc/27js,» said the advertisement spotted at HabourFront MRT station.The 16-second clip shows TikToker Derrick entering the link from the ad into his phone, before Rick Astley's 1987 hit Never Gonna Give You Up starts playing.

RIYADH: At the upcoming “Jewels of the World” exhibition, on-site value added tax refunds will be available to international visitors through a partnership with Global Blue. The event is scheduled to run from Oct. 3-7 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh with over 100 international brands participating. It will then move to the Jeddah Hilton from Oct. 11-14. A development at this year’s event is the availability of these on-site VAT refunds.

KABUL: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed shelter aid in eastern Afghanistan this week as part of the emergency response project to assist earthquake victims in the country. This aid included 2,000 shelter kits, 2,000 tents, 10,000 blankets, and 2,000 kitchen utensil kits. KSrelief also distributed 4,633 emergency shelter kits to the Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan regions of Pakistan.

MEXICO CITY: Saudi Arabia and Mexico have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in accounting, auditing, and professional oversight, marking a new chapter in their relations. The agreement was inked in the Mexican capital by Hussam Al-Angari, president of the Saudi General Court of Audit, and David Colmenares Paramo, head of Mexico’s Supreme Audit Institution. The signing ceremony was attended by Fahad bin Ali Al-Manawer, the Saudi ambassador to Mexico.

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports, in cooperation with the Saudi Falcons Club, has launched a special stamp for the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025. The exhibition is being held at the headquarters of the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham (north of Riyadh) from Oct. 2 to Oct. 11, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event is expected to attract 1,300 exhibitors and brands from more than 45 countries.