Adele Tan Shiao Ling, deputy chief executive officer (CEO) and chief planner at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), will be appointed the authority's chief executive officer from Sept 1, said the Ministry of National Development (MND) and URA on Friday (March 20).She will take over from Lim Eng Hwee, who was appointed to the role in 2017. Tan's present roles will be taken over by Yvonne Lim Li Chuen, who is presently group director of physical planning at URA.Tan, 52, formerly chief infrastructure planning officer at MND, was appointed to her current role as deputy CEO and chief planner in June 2023. She has spent nearly 30 years in various public service portfolios across environmental sustainability, liveability, and infrastructure planning.MND and URA highlighted that Tan had steered the review of the Draft Master Plan 2025 and shaped development strategies over the next 10 to 15 years through extensive public engagement.

Four Singaporeans were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for their suspected involvement in a murder in Johor Bahru (JB), the police said in response to media queries on Friday (March 20).Three men, aged between 23 and 29, and a 27-year-old woman were handed over to Malaysian authorities on Thursday to assist with investigations.The alleged incident happened on March 14 at JB, police said.SPF said a Malaysian court issued warrants for the arrest of the four, while the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) sent in a request for assistance.Subsequently, SPF conducted simultaneous operations island-wide on Thursday, including an operation at a residential unit at Teban Gardens Road.In a video posted to Threads, multiple police and Singapore Civil Defence Force officers can be seen stationed beneath a block in Teban Gardens beside an inflated safety life air pack.Some personnel can be seen gesturing at something above them, although it is unclear what the situation was about.

A French sailor using the Strava app has exposed the location of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier strike group, Le Monde reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Alternative for Germany party co-chair Alice Weidel has called for ending Ukraine aid, citing rampant corruption in Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

Action film star and martial arts champion Chuck Norris has passed away at 86 after suffering a medical emergency in Hawaii Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel has kept the Al-Aqsa Mosque closed at the end of Ramadan for the first time since 1967 Read Full Article at RT.com

Travelers passing through Hvalnes ran into serious trouble yesterday as strong winds caused intense sandstorms, shattering windows in numerous vehicles. Members of the Hornafjörður rescue team and police responded to assist those affected.

Ukraine adds five Russian Paralympians to the state-backed Mirotvorets website Read Full Article at RT.com

Kim Jong-un put 13-year-old daughter Kim Ju-ae at the controls of a tank during North Korea military drills, KCNA has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned Israel’s ground operation and airstrikes on Lebanon, stressing they violate international law Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran is allowing a handful of oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with the US and Israel Read Full Article at RT.com

Chad has warned of retaliation after a drone strike from Sudan killed civilians, media reports say Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] Geneva -- The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has expressed its profound sorrow at the passing of Nicholas ''Fink'' Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

As US forces step up their bombardment of Iranian defences, the battered regime appears to have found a counter to one of America's most feared weapons.

While it might regularly find itself at the butt of many jokes thanks to its most famous fictional resident - Alan Partridge - Norwich managed to beat 72 other locations to win the top prize.

Boxing champion Ricky Hatton was found fully clothed in the games room of his £1.7million mansion in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14 last year aged 46.

As a former commanding officer of 22 SAS Regiment in Iraq and Afghanistan, I witnessed the sinister Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at work close-hand.

Determined to welcome the president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and his wife Remi on their country's first state visit to Britain for 37 years, King Charles made a series of unprecedented changes.

White House advisers aim to codify policies to protect AI companies’ interests, despite past opposition from many Republican governors and influencers.

Real estate in luxury areas of the desert city has seen dramatic reductions in the three weeks since the first shot was fired.

Video footage showed commuters trapped on the Elizabeth line carriage travelling through a tunnel before the brawl spilled out onto the platform at Stratford in East London.

The base is the Royal Navy's headquarters in Scotland and home to Britain's nuclear submarines including the Vanguard vessels armed with Trident missiles.

The two women were at the The Alliance for Children's Rights 34th Annual Champions for Children event at the Beverly Wilshire - a Four Seasons luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

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Yesterday marked five years since volcanic activity resumed on the Reykjanes Peninsula. On March 19, 2021, an eruption began in Geldingadalir near Fagradalsfjall, marking the start of a new volcanic era on the peninsula after nearly 800 years of dormancy.

Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce a new 'orphan and widow cess' on petrol and diesel, with rates capped at Rs 5 per litre. This proposed levy, aimed at creating a dedicated funding stream for welfare measures, will be applied on the initial sale of fuel within the state.

The government is taking strong action against illegal online gambling and betting. Around 300 websites and apps have been blocked recently. This crackdown follows the Online Gaming Act. Enforcement agencies are working to identify and disable these platforms. The move aims to curb financial fraud and protect users. Over 8,400 illegal sites have been blocked so far.

India has sent a 2.5-ton consignment of medical supplies and equipment to Kabul following a deadly airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center. The shipment aims to support the treatment and recovery of those injured in the March 16 attack, which reportedly killed over 400 people. India reiterated its solidarity with the Afghan people and commitment to humanitarian support.

Muslims in Singapore should go beyond the community to strengthen ties across the nation's diverse society, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim.In his Hari Raya Aidilfitri message on Friday (March 20), he commended Muslims for working together towards the benefit of the larger community.«When we play our part with sincerity and unified purpose, we can move forward together as a community and as a nation, with one heart,» the acting minister said in Malay, citing the Malay proverb «we rise and fall together».Assoc Prof Faishal, who is also Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, delivered his message at the Jamae Chulia mosque in Chinatown. It was broadcast on television channel Suria.The wakaf mosque, built in the 1820s, sits next to Sri Mariammam temple and the Buddha Tooth Relic temple along South Bridge Road. It was designated a national monument in 1974.A wakaf is a permanent dedication by a Muslim of any movable or immovable property for any purpose recognised by the Muslim law as pious, religious or charitable.

A batch of pineapple slices sold at warehouse factory sales is being recalled after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) detected the presence of sulphur dioxide — an allergen — in them. The food additive was not declared in the packaging label.Tai Sun (Lim Kee) Food Industries, the importer of the affected product — Pineapple Slices (400g) — has been directed to recall them, the agency said on Friday (March 20).One batch of the product — sold at Tai Sun's warehouse factory sales — with an expiry date of July 30, 2026, is being recalled.SFA said that while sulphite does not pose a food safety issue to consumers at large, those who are intolerant of, or allergic to, sulphites may either develop or experience hives, itchiness, stomach ache, diarrhoea, or vomiting.Those who have purchased the affected product, and are intolerant of or allergic to sulphites, should not consume them. They may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.Persons who have consumed the product should seek medical advice if they have concerns about their health. 

Flights between Singapore and Dubai have been cancelled until April 30, according to an advisory by Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Friday (March 20).The airline explained that two flights —SQ494 from Singapore to Dubai and SQ495 from Dubai to Singapore — have been cancelled in light of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.«As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights may be affected,» the national carrier added, advising customers to visit its flight status page for information about their flights.This follows multiple flight cancellations from both SIA and Scoot since US and Israel started the war against Iran on Feb 28.Flights had previously been projected to resume on March 28.Those affected by the flight cancellations can either seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket or accept re-accommodation on alternative flights.Customers who made bookings through travel agents or partner airlines are also advised to contact the relevant parties for assistance.SIA also apologised to affected customers for the inconvenience caused.

Russian Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Moscow and across the country Read Full Article at RT.com