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The US has entered stagflation for the first time since the downturn in the 1970s, Ray Dalio believes, citing the Middle East crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE – Shoppers in Singapore may be paying the same - or more - for less when it comes to items such as instant coffee or tea, as well as cereal and juices, according to the Department of Statistics (Singstat).This is known as ‘shrinkflation’, or hidden price changes, which is a form of inflation that some economists call “stealth inflation”. It occurs when a product’s size or quantity is reduced but the price stays the same or increases, so consumers effectively pay more per unit.An analysis by Singstat on barcode data from major supermarkets found that overall, less than 5 per cent of items commonly purchased by resident households here experienced shrinkflation in January to December 2025.Among these, eight fast-moving consumer goods were most affected by shrinkflation, based on how often size reductions were observed across the supermarkets.The products are cereals, instant coffee or tea, shampoo, laundry detergent, fruit and vegetable juices, ice cream, milk powder and diapers, said Singstat, which released the findings in a newsletter on April 29.

The Daily Mail columnist said he was publicly humiliated after handing a restaurant server a 15 per cent tip, and said America's 'aggressive' tipping culture must not be welcomed into Britain.

The Daily Mail has tracked down Caoimhe Robinson to her secret luxury base in the emirate - while her husband, organised crime overlord Daniel Kinahan, is languishing in a nearby prison cell.

The president is celebrating investments he made in his first term that needed years to pay off, as he continues to seek “American dominance in space.”

There is «no basis» for criminal charges to be filed against SPH Media for the alleged overstating of circulation data, the police said on Wednesday (April 29) as it concluded investigations into the matter.In a statement, the police said SPH Media had lodged a report on the inconsistencies in circulation data reporting on June 21, 2023.Former and current employees and directors of the media company were probed for offences including, but not limited to, falsification of accounts and cheating.«The investigations showed that there was no basis for bringing any criminal charges,» the police said.«The police, in consultation with the Attorney-General's Chambers, will be taking no further action.»In 2023, it was reported that the circulation figures for some SPH Media publications had been overstated by about 85,000 to 95,000 daily average copies.

PayNow users will no longer be able to use nicknames in lieu of their actual names from June 6, as part of efforts to strengthen protection against impersonation scams, the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced on Wednesday (April 29).Following the change on June 6, the name of the retail payee displayed before a payment is made will no longer be a nickname chosen by the payee. Instead, only the name of the payee linked to the registered account will be displayed to the payer, but with selected letters shown to safeguard customer privacy. The association said in a media release that this approach balances between the use of real names as a safeguard against account impersonation, while being mindful of privacy considerations.«Previously, scammers could exploit the PayNow nickname feature by using the names of established entities or trusted individuals as their PayNow nicknames, enabling them to deceive victims into transferring money to fraudulent accounts,» ABS said.

Singapore's public transport network has been in the spotlight recently with politicians — both past and present — spotted on buses and trains.The latest to join this trend is former defence minister Ng Eng Hen, who uploaded photos of himself on Facebook on Tuesday (April 28), eating laksa after commuting via MRT to Maxwell Food Centre.Ng, who retired from politics in 2025, praised the MRT's «new long-range capability» that made it possible for him to reach and «can now target hawker food faraway».The 67-year-old was also photographed smiling proudly while flashing his PAssion Silver concession card at the camera.The card was launched in 2016 for seniors to enjoy concessionary fares on public transport, in addition to a suite of merchant benefits and privileges.

[New Times] Rwanda's tourism sector sustained its upward trajectory in 2025, generating $685 million (approx. Rwf1 trillion) in revenues, a 6 per cent increase from 2024, according to Rwanda Development Board's (RDB) annual report.

[World Bank] WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026--The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved $250 million in financing for the Kinshasa Urban Transformation and Jobs Program -- known as Kin la Belle -- to improve solid waste management services and create inclusive employment opportunities in Kinshasa.

[New Times] Rising fuel prices have become a daily concern for households and businesses in Rwanda, reshaping how people move, work, and spend.

In a 20-minute speech to lawmakers, Charles became the first British King, and only the second British monarch after his mother, to address a joint session.

A domestic dispute between a father and a son turned deadly in a quiet farming community in Mountainside, St Elizabeth, on Tuesday afternoon. Dead is Gary Allwood, a 53-year-old farmer, who was reportedly stabbed multiple times inside his home by his 19-year-old son, said to be mentally challenged. The teenager is now in police custody as investigations continue. Reports are that some time after 1 p.m., an argument developed between the two at their residence after the father reportedly instructed his son to take some prescribed medication.

Focused on revenue recovery, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has launched an audit of the last three years to assess breaches by the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) involving misuse of its tax-exempt status to import goods for private companies. JCA Acting CEO Kirk Benjamin told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday that if the probe uncovers fraudulent activities, the agency would extend its investigations to the last seven years.

WESTERN BUREAU: A Caymanian government official is urging Caribbean countries to provide stronger support to regulatory bodies, saying that underinvestment in these institutions could undermine the region’s development ambitions. Speaking at the 20th Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OCCUR) Conference in Trelawny, Rolston Anglin, the minister of finance and economic development, education and training in the Cayman Islands, said governments must deepen their engagement with regulators and recognise their critical economic role.

WESTERN BUREAU: Andrew Wheatley, minister without portfolio with responsibility for science, technology, and special projects, has warned that the Caribbean’s energy transition and digital transformation has moved “from aspirational to urgent” and is calling on regional regulators to act with greater foresight and collaboration.

Arguing that Jamaica’s education system was gradually collapsing, Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford on Tuesday announced that he has taken the Government to court to defend the constitutional rights of children at the pre-primary and primary levels.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House for a state dinner in the East Room.

OPEC’s power had already been greatly diminished by the time the UAE decided to leave the cartel, journalist Afshin Rattansi tells RT Read Full Article at RT.com

While they may consist of just two colours - black and white - these animals have been key in bringing vibrancy into the lives of residents in one HDB estate.Residents and netizens alike are gushing over the cute panda murals on the facades of some HDB blocks in Teck Whye, as seen in a post on Reddit by user Spoonfulofsoul last Saturday (April 25).The post, which has since garnered over 1,700 likes as of Wednesday (April 29) morning, introduced netizens to the HDB block design at Block 7 Teck Whye Lane.A photograph of the block in the post shows multiple depictions of the furry bear species along the block's facade, together with paw prints, clouds and star shapes.The cutesy design of the block drew much endearment from netizens, with many comparing this Teck Whye block to others in Singapore.Said one: «So jealous of people living in cute kawaii (cute in Japanese) HDB blocks, mine is an eyesore. Can't wait for the next repaint!»«Love the non-standard paintings on the older HDBs, compared to the uniform paint schemes on the newer estates nowadays,» another opined.

Ground-handling company Sats has apologised after one of its employees was seen throwing luggage onto a baggage belt at Changi Airport.«The behaviour seen in the video does not reflect our service standards or the care with which we expect baggage to be handled,» said Sats in a statement on Tuesday (Apr 28).«We are sorry that this occurred.»An Instagram video shared by user Eric Yoong showed a Sats service crew member tossing baggage onto a conveyor belt at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on April 23 at around 5.15pm.  «I don’t think that’s the correct way for a baggage officer to handle those unclaimed luggage by throwing it back to the luggage belt instead of placing it back nicely or leave it at a side,» he wrote in the captions.

Clint Gottinger, a tow truck driver in rural Saskatchewan, was heading out to work when he noticed a moose trapped in some ice.

The federal government announced it’s planning to ban crypto ATMs in order to protect Canadians from scammers using the machines to defraud victims.

With the April 30 personal tax deadline looming, Canadians are scrambling for any claim, loophole, or exemption that will reduce the amount of tax they owe.

Three years into her mandate, Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party government continue to enjoy solid approval ratings — and would increase the size of their majority if an election was held today, according to new polling for CBC News by Janet Brown Opinion Research.

The Carney government plans to make legislative changes to allow law enforcement to search and seize Canadians’ mail. The proposed legislative change is buried in the 2026 spring economic update.

Prime Minister Modi urged record voter turnout for West Bengal's Phase-2 elections, especially from women and youth. Voting commenced across 142 constituencies, a crucial phase for the TMC's dominance in southern districts against the BJP's challenge. Key contests include Bhabanipur, with extensive security and webcasting in place for 3.21 crore voters.

Ruth Hansom, 30, said she was left 'shocked' after officials challenged a goodwill gesture designed to help customers get home safely from Michelin-listed Hansom in North Yorkshire.