Another six policemen were wounded

Vicky Pattison has claimed Dubai is still 'one of the safest places in the world' despite entering its third day of Iranian missile strikes and suicide drone attacks.

Dr Sayragul Sauytbay witnessed unimaginable horrors after she was dragged away to an internment camp in Xinjiang, China.

It's the most important meal of the day, yet according to a new report some supposedly healthy mueslis are no better for you than eating two Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Sirens have been sounding and aircraft seen taking off this morning from the RAF's station near Limassol amid Iranian missiles exploding all over the Middle East.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow all the latest from the US-Israel war with Iran as the conflict enters its third day. Violence has spread across the Middle East with Israel launching attacks on Lebanon.

As of 12:32 p.m. Moscow time, US defense stocks were up between 0.01% and 7.2%

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said earlier that Iran had delivered a missile strike on Benjamin Netanyahu’s office

No additional details were provided

Protests took place near US consulates in the country on March 1

By 12:12 p.m. Moscow time, the futures price had narrowed gains to 17.1% reaching $880.87 per metric ton

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov announced plans to increase the recruitment of foreign fighters Read Full Article at RT.com

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has delayed his trip to Russia due to the current domestic and regional situations Read Full Article at RT.com

RT Arabic has reported that its office in Tehran is being evacuated after a nearby airstrike Read Full Article at RT.com

Kenyan MP Johana Ng’eno and five others have died in a helicopter crash, authorities have said Read Full Article at RT.com

À l'occasion de la rentrée parlementaire du 02 mars 2026, le Groupe parlementaire UFRI adresse au Président de l'Assemblée Nationale ainsi qu'à l'ensemble des Députés de la Nation ses salutations républicaines et ses vœux de travaux fructueux au service du peuple gabonais. L'ouverture de cette session intervient dans le contexte de consolidation de la 5e République, portée par la vision du Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, qui appelle à un renouveau (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[New Times] The Rwanda National Police has raised alarm over the deadly impact of illicit alcohol in Eastern Province, revealing that toxic brews have killed at least 20 people and left 300 others battling severe vision complications within a year.

[Premium Times] In recent times, Nigeria's national grid has collapsed with a frequency that has become almost routine. Many observers have interpreted these repeated failures as evidence of systemic dysfunction, and rightly so. In efficient and resilient power systems, safeguards are built to manage excess generation through mechanisms such as effective curtailment, energy storage, or, more practically, the rerouting of power across a robust transmission network. A combination of these measures typically ensures grid

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Four men and one woman have been arrested for suspected drug offences, with 1,284 vape pods and nine vapes containing etomidate seized, according to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on Monday (March 2). Additionally, $243,451.35 in cash, small amounts of foreign currencies, high luxury watches and three vehicles were also confiscated. CNB revealed that the arrests took place on Feb 25 and 26, with the former taking place after the bureau received information on a 36-year-old Singaporean man in the vicinity of Bedok North that placed him as a suspect of drug-related offences. He put up a violent struggle and necessary force was used to restrain him, CNB stated. 50 vape pods believed to contain etomidate, also known as Kpods, were seized. A 29-year-old Singaporean man was later arrested that same evening at the junction of Sembawang Road and Mandai Avenue for suspected drug-related offences. He was escorted by officers to a unit in a self-storage facility near Woodlands Close, where 1,084 Kpods were uncovered. His vehicle was also seized. 

The Government is reviewing whether safeguards on online video games are needed, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam on Monday (Mar 2).At the Committee of Supply debates in Parliament, Rahayu acknowledged that «many» parents are worried about their child's digital activities.«Children are amongst the most active digital users, and many parents are stretched thin as they juggle monitoring their children's digital usage with other commitments,» she said.Some concerns cited by parents regarding online video games are the exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and screen addiction.«We recognise these concerns and are studying whether safeguards on online video games are needed,» said Rahayu.She shared that the Government is also mindful of other online services that may pose a threat to online safety, including AI.Earlier during the debate, Workers' Party MP He Ting Ru had raised the issue of AI chatbot Grok generating non-consensual intimate images, as well as a previous incident where Singapore students allegedly generated deepfake nude photos of their schoolmates.

Trust and like-minded partners matter more than ever in an increasingly complex and dangerous world, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He was speaking at a joint press conference with South Korea President Lee Jae-myung on Monday morning (March 2), after the two leaders held a delegation meeting. The South Korean president is on a three-day state visit to Singapore, following PM Wong's official visit in November 2025. During that visit, Singapore and South Korea elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership and inked eight agreements. 

By the end of 2027, all Wi-Fi routers will have to meet higher security standards before they can be sold to Singapore households.This means manufacturers must ensure their products are equipped with stronger security measures, including secure communications and authentication mechanisms, said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How on Monday (Mar 2).Speaking at the Committee of Supply debates in Parliament, SMS Tan said threat actors have been observed to be using more advanced techniques to exploit home routers.A global operation in 2025, which Singapore's Cyber Security Agency (CSA) took part in, found about 2,700 devices in Singapore were infected with malicious software.«When such personal devices are hacked, citizens' privacy can be compromised and their daily activities disrupted. These devices can also be unknowingly hijacked to launch attacks against others,» he noted.

Narendra Modi has conveyed the government’s concerns about the safety of the Indian community in the Gulf Read Full Article at RT.com

US Senator Lindsey Graham has called for any unfriendly Iranian leader to be killed Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted states to potential tensions due to the Iran conflict, urging vigilance against inflammatory religious gatherings and radical preachers. Authorities are monitoring individuals and groups to prevent unrest, with precautionary measures already implemented in Jammu and Kashmir following protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader.

Escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation have led to widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures across several Gulf nations. Major hubs like Dubai and Doha are affected, with thousands of passengers stranded as airlines divert or suspend services, impacting travel between continents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced deep concern over the escalating Middle East situation. This follows significant military action by the United States and Israel against Iran. The strikes led to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. India will work with regional nations to ensure the safety of its citizens.

More than 1,000 Singaporeans and permanent residents (PR) are set to benefit from civil legal advice when the income threshold is raised later this year, announced the Ministry of Law. At the ministry's Committee of Supply debate on Monday (March 2), Minister for Law Edwin Tong announced that means test criteria will be raised to a per capita household income (PCHI) threshold of $1,650, up from $1,050. The minister said the move is part of his ministry's efforts to enhance access to justice, thereby ensuring that those most in need can have access to the legal system. «This would cover more households, allowing them to benefit from legal advice in the appropriate cases,» Tong added.Speaking after Tong, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Law Eric Chua said: «This could benefit up to 1,000 more Singapore citizens and permanent residents annually.» According to the Ministry of Law, about half of the litigants for civil matters within the expanded income percentile range remain unrepresented. The ministry said the move will be implemented later in 2026.

Key tourism precincts in Singapore, including Sentosa and Orchard Road, will be redeveloped to strengthen the Republic's attractiveness to international visitors, said Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry Alvin Tan.Remaining attractive to international visitors through quality tourism is key to helping local businesses weather uncertainty, said Tan during the Committee of Supply debates in Parliament on Monday (March 2).«We are expanding our reach in segments and markets that can drive higher tourism returns, and working with our industry to create more exciting and distinctive experiences,» he said.

As Singapore pushes to transform its economy into one that is more digital and innovation driven, the issue of energy security has become an existential one. This has led the country to «seriously study» the potential of advanced nuclear energy technologies, said Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Dr Tan See Leng. Dr Tan, who is also Minister for Manpower, spoke about Singapore's energy transition for a low-carbon future, while securing its energy resilience, at the Ministry of Trade and Industry's (MTI) Committee of Supply debate on Monday (March 2).«As demand grows and as we decarbonise, the Government will continue to strike a pragmatic balance between energy sustainability, security, and affordability.»Decarbonisation will come with costs, but cannot and will not be at all costs," Dr Tan said. Nuclear energy can be 'safe, reliable, and cost-competitive'The minister provided the House with an update on the progress of Singapore's solar and low-carbon alternatives efforts.