A total of 5,176 persons were arrested for drink driving between 2023 to 2025, while 6,950 cases were sentenced during the same period, said Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on Tuesday (Aug 4).Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, was responding to a parliamentary question from Workers' Party MP Assoc Prof Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC), who had asked for the duration of driving bans, fines imposed and jail terms handed down to offenders sentenced to imprisonment. In his written reply, the senior minister pointed out that arrest and sentencing statistics in a particular year are not directly comparable as persons arrested in a year may only be charged and/or sentenced in a later year.This is due to the time required for investigations and court proceedings, Shanmugam explained.Providing a breakdown for the 6,950 cases sentenced in the said period, he said that about 47 per cent, or 3,283 cases, received driving bans averaging 38 months in duration. Of these, 40 cases received lifetime driving bans. 

Police investigations are ongoing after a man was caught allegedly damaging a car's windshield wiper at a mall in Simei.Footage of the incident was uploaded to Facebook by SGRV Admin and reportedly took place on Monday (Aug 3) at about 6.15pm on the third floor of the carpark at Eastpoint Mall.In the video, a man can be seen approaching the car before forcefully grabbing onto the windshield wiper and attempting to break it in half.The man first pushes the wiper downwards before pulling it in the opposite direction and pushing it backwards.The video ends with the man walking away after apparently damaging the windshield wiper.A photo of the deformed windshield wiper was also included in the video, where it can be seen visibly bent out of shape.In the caption, the owner of the car wrote that the windscreen wiper was deliberately bent, and that it caused damage «not only to the wiper but also to front bonnet and vinyl wrap».«This was an unnecessary act of vandalism that has caused avoidable damage and inconvenience,» the owner added, urging the culprit to take responsibility for his actions.

A car caught fire on Tampines Expressway (TPE) towards Seletar Expressway (SLE) at about 10.45pm on Tuesday (Aug 4), near Lorong Halus exit.Videos of the incident posted on social media show flames at the bonnet of the white car.Another video shows a police fast response car parked behind the burning car as firefighters tackle the blaze. By then, flames had already engulfed the entire vehicle.At one point flames reached as high up as the overhanging branches of the trees at the roadside. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said that the fire involved the engine compartment of the car, adding that its firefighters extinguished the fire using a water jet and a compressed air foam trolley.There were no reported injuries in the incident and the cause of the fire is under investigation.On July 30, a multi-purpose vehicle caught fire, also on TPE towards SLE.During that incident, 13 bus services were delayed by up to 30 minutes due to the fire, according to the Land Transport Authority's MyTransport app. [[nid:741588]]

Education is not only the responsibility of the government, but a partnership that involves everyone, said the Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat.

AELAN Chocolate Makers has achieved another major international milestone for Vanuatu after two of its locally produced cocoa products received awards at the prestigious Great Taste Awards 2026, organised by the Guild of Fine Food in the United Kingdom.

Vanuatu's first and only Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Johnson Kasso, is calling on young Ni-Vanuatu doctors and students to pursue careers in ophthalmology, saying the country urgently needs more local eye specialists to ensure sustainable eye care services.

Papua New Guinea's (PNG) new Cancer Centre will be open to patients from across the Pacific, with Prime Minister (PM) James Marape saying Ni-Vanuatu patients will be able to access treatment at subsidised local rates after travelling to Port Moresby.

A recommendation has been made for the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to operate as a standalone commission to strengthen decision-making and respond more effectively to challenges facing the sector.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken action against Meta, prompted by allegations regarding advertisements associated with child exploitation materials on its platforms. Seeking accountability, the commission requested clarification from Meta about these grave concerns. After assessing the company's response, a formal investigation is now underway. This decision aligns with growing attention on child safety practices across digital platforms.

West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line. This project aims to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. The new rail link will boost tourism in the Jhaldhaka-Bindu-Todey Tangta region. Railways and the forest department will conduct a joint survey after the monsoon. This strategically important project was previously stalled due to state government non-cooperation.

Civil society campaigners have issued a stark warning that Malawi’s civic space is teetering on the brink, with a toxic cocktail of political polarisation, reputational attacks, licensing chaos and funding shortfalls threatening to silence activists across the country. The alarm was raised by National Advocacy Platform (NAP) national coordinator Baxton Nkhoma during a tense engagement […] The post Malawi’s civic space in danger of collapse, activists warn — as arrests and new red tape spark fears of crackdown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Experts are calling for stronger social, economic and mental health support for Malawi’s single mothers, warning that stigma and financial hardship are holding women back from reaching their full potential. The appeal comes ahead of the Single Moms Catch Up Date, organised by the Single Mother Empowerment Organisation, which will be held on August 15 […] The post Malawi’s single mothers battling stigma and financial hardship need urgent support, say experts appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi is offering targeted investment opportunities in agriculture, energy and digital technology despite operating under significant macroeconomic strain, according to a new report from consultancy firm Don Consultancy Group (DCG), published on 4 August. The firm’s inaugural Malawi Pressure Index (MPI), covering June 2026, recorded a reading of 78, placing the country in the “high-pressure” […] The post Malawi’s economic pressures create investment opportunities, new report finds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A group of governance and human rights advocates has launched a new citizen-led organisation aimed at confronting what it describes as a national “mindset crisis” underpinning Malawi’s economic and political struggles. The Platform for Mindset Change (PMC), established in March 2026, describes itself as a “business unusual” non-governmental organisation, seeking to build a grassroots movement […] The post New Malawian movement calls for ‘mindset change’ to tackle corruption and dependency appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Health Minister Madalitso Baloyi has called on district councils across the country to set up paying wards in their hospitals, insisting the scheme is helping to raise vital funds for the struggling public health sector. Baloyi made the appeal while officially opening a new paying ward at Kasungu District Hospital — a facility built […] The post Malawi hospitals urged to open paying wards after K280m boost at Kasungu appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The main reason for the depletion of air defense stocks was the war with Iran

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Key organizational matters such as the timing, the list of participants and the program of the event are in question

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The government informed the Supreme Court about considering NEET's shift to computer-based testing. This decision awaits the Nandan Nilekani task force's report on public examination systems. Measures are being taken to make the exam more secure and prevent unfair means. The National Testing Agency has already moved seven major exams to computer-based formats. NEET (UG) currently remains the only major pen-and-paper examination conducted by the NTA.

Rizwan Hanif, a commander affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, has alleged that Indian agents have systematically killed more than thirty individuals in different Pakistani locations since 2020. He characterized these murders as acts of religious persecution and rejected the authority of foreign entities. This statement comes amid heightened rhetoric from Pakistan's military, and experts suggest it serves as a strategic narrative amidst rising tensions.

The government may allow a small charge on UPI payments exceeding two thousand rupees. This levy would apply to transactions made to businesses and not individuals. Official estimates suggest this change will impact only five percent of all UPI transactions. Most daily purchases like groceries and taxi fares will remain unaffected by this potential fee. Industry experts anticipate a possible ceiling on the absolute amount charged for these transactions.

In an important meeting scheduled for this week, government officials will confront Meta executives regarding pressing issues. The discussions will center around the presence of child sexual abuse material, the rise of AI-created content, and the measures in place for takedowns involving notable personalities. Compliance with local laws and the efficiency of Meta's content moderation efforts, particularly in monitoring synthetic content, are also poised to be key topics of concern.

To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative is completely voluntary, allowing users to choose their participation. With the new law's emphasis on stricter regulations for children's personal data, WhatsApp is taking care to safeguard user privacy during this important verification process.

If you've been unsuccessful in balloting for National Day Parade (NDP) tickets, don't give up. That's because since 2025, the NDP Executive Committee (EXCO) has had a system in place to boost the chances of applicants who were unsuccessful in previous ballots.Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing revealed this in his written response to a parliamentary question from MP Valerie Lee (Pasir Ris-Changi GRC) on Tuesday (Aug 4).Lee had asked if the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) would review the NDP balloting system to improve public accessibility, including whether unsuccessful applicants over consecutive years could be given a higher chance of securing tickets.She also asked whether Mindef would look into reducing collection times for NDP tickets.Earlier in June, there were claims of three-hour-long queues faced by those collecting NDP tickets at Marina Square.

Gaza has held a mass funeral for 112 victims of a 2023 Israeli airstrike that killed more than 300 people Read Full Article at RT.com

It’s been just over a week since cars and trucks began making their way across the Gordie Howe International Bridge. On Wednesday, the bridge opens to active transportation.

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The US has spent almost its entire stock of surface-to-surface tactical missiles in the attack on Iran, Reuters has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

This is Russia’s third gold medal at the European Championship in addition to previously won four silver and three bronze medals

Iraqi border troops commander Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Saidi stressed that the situation on the border with Syria is normal