After years of keeping its options open, China seems to have decided that the resistance can’t win and is going all out to back the military regime, says Bertil Lintner.
As the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary, it highlighted the threats that our country faces.The Singapore Cyber Landscape 2024 by the agency shows how it has responded to threats over the years, countering advanced persistent threat (APT) groups and evolving scams.Specifically, APT activity has increased globally, with a focus on Government and critical infrastructure among those targeting Southeast Asia.CSA pointed out that ransomware and infected infrastructure were key concerns locally in 2024.Reported ransomware cases increased from 132 cases in 2023 to 159 in 2024, while infected infrastructure surged from 70,200 to 117,300 within the same period.«CSA's analysis revealed that most of these infections involved old malware strains with readily available remediation measures which were not adopted,» the agency said.«This underscored a troubling fact — that even as ransomware and other cyber threats grew, users were still failing to update and patch vulnerable software.»
Two people escaped with minor injuries following a collision between a Lamborghini and another car in Yishun on Tuesday (Sept 2) evening.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at around 7.45pm along Yishun Street 51.Two people were assessed for minor injuries, but declined to be taken to hospital, SCDF added.Dashcam footage of the accident, posted on SG Road Vigilante Facebook page, showed a black Mazda crossing a junction as the traffic light was turning from amber to red, when it then collided into the onrushing Lamborghini from the other direction.The impact left the Mazda’s bonnet completely smashed, while the Lamborghini sustained damage on its side and its hood flung open.The clip on Facebook has since garnered over 400 comments, 900 reactions and 220,000 views.
An Alaskan malamute seen confined in the service yard of a Toa Payoh HDB flat has been removed by the National Parks Board (NParks).The case had drawn outrage online after non-profit organisation Chained Dog Awareness Singapore posted a public appeal for help on Monday (Sept 1) evening.The large dog was filmed pawing at and squeezing its head into the open windowpanes between the service yard and kitchen, with the organisation stating that the animal was «at serious risk of jumping from the ledge». In a follow-up post about an hour later, the organisation said the dog had been «howling and crying for help for over a month», and its owner had refused to speak to concerned observers who had visited the unit.
European countries don’t have the “political will” to send troops to Ukraine, a senior US diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com
President Donald Trump has accused China, Russia and North Korea of conspiring against the US Read Full Article at RT.com
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Kentucky) subpoenaed the Justice Department for the documents before the recess.
The attack is a dramatic escalation that coincides with the administration’s growing counternarcotics focus and its intensifying feud with the Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro.
Bipartisan pressure is ramping up on the Trump administration over Epstein.
German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul is in India to discuss the Ukraine conflict and strengthen trade ties. Talks with S Jaishankar will likely address potential secondary sanctions against Russia, which could impact India's energy relations. Jaishankar is expected to reiterate India's support for dialogue and a peaceful resolution, a message previously conveyed to Vladimir Putin.
According to the Russian defense ministry, seven drones have been intercepted and destroyed in four districts of the Rostov Region
The Forum events will be held in the format of panel sessions, roundtables, televised debates, business breakfasts, and business dialogues that focus on Russia’s relations with different countries
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar emphasized that this affects international trust in Europeans
According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia welcomes all constructive initiatives, including the initiatives coming from our partners in the Global South and the Global East
Russian Foreign Minister stressed that three rounds took place in Istanbul, and certain progress was made on humanitarian issues
According to the organizers, the parade will involve over 10,000 people, as well as hundreds of planes and military vehicles
Vladimir Putin’s schedule also includes other bilateral meetings, including with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso
Congress refuted Prime Minister Modi's accusations of RJD and Congress members abusing his mother, labeling it a sympathy-garnering «toolkit» orchestrated by Modi himself. The party asserted that no Congress member would abuse anyone's mother. They criticized Modi for allegedly insulting his late mother by referring to himself as «non-biological,» deeming his language inappropriate.
Following heavy rain and floods, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to airlift nine pieces of heavy construction equipment to restore the damaged Kullu-Manali highway. Restoration work is underway at 12 completely damaged and five partially damaged locations on NH-21. The NHAI has requested assistance from the Himachal Pradesh government to expedite the process.
Kathua Police have dismantled an interstate drug trafficking operation that used drones to receive narcotics from Pakistan. The investigation began after 447g of opium was seized near the international border. Authorities arrested four individuals from Punjab and Kashmir, uncovering a network that smuggled drugs across regions and sent proceeds to Pakistan via hawala channels.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district continued a search operation in forward areas following a foiled infiltration attempt on Monday. Despite challenging weather and terrain, the joint team of the Army, SOG, and CRPF combed several locations based on inputs about suspected terrorist movement.
The Supreme Court questioned Tamil Nadu's defense of deemed assent for delayed bills, raising concerns about potentially overstepping into the governor's role. West Bengal, while supporting the opposition's stance against the Presidential Reference, argued that governors possess discretionary powers under Article 200.
The Supreme Court is questioning whether a man's death, ruled as suicide by authorities, was actually a murder. The court expressed doubt about the possibility of self-inflicted chest wounds with a rifle. It has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to submit an affidavit detailing the investigation, including the autopsy report and rifle specifications, to explore all angles.
The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals convicted in cheque bounce cases can avoid jail time by reaching a compromise with the complainant. The court emphasized that cheque dishonor is primarily a civil wrong, making convictions unsustainable once a compromise deed is signed.
The US House has released the first trove of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com
Some 40,000 reservists are reportedly expected to be called up for the offensive Read Full Article at RT.com
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church was previously designated an entity linked to Russia, but has refused to “correct violations” Read Full Article at RT.com
The Slovak prime minister has said his country will be the bloc’s lone representative at China’s commemoration of the end of WWII Read Full Article at RT.com
Alexandre Rochatte a pris ses fonctions le 1er septembre 2025. Le nouveau haut-commissaire assure vouloir travailler dans la coopération. Les élus polynésiens, eux, misent sur son expérience pour défendre les dossiers locaux, malgré les incertitudes qui pèsent sur le gouvernement à Paris.
Ce mardi 02 septembre, Météo France a placé les îles des Australes centre et Rapa en vigilance orange vagues-submersion. Mardi, une forte houle de Sud-Ouest, longue et énergétique, s'amplifie rapidement sur l'archipel des Australes.
Dans une étude sur l'état de la santé mentale des 15-29 ans dans l'Hexagone et dans les départements et régions d'Outre-mer, la Mutualité française, l'Institut Montaigne et l'Institut Terram alertent sur les taux de dépression très élevés au sein de la jeunesse ultramarine.
A preliminary investigation revealed that dual cloudbursts, not a glacial lake outburst flood, triggered the devastating flash floods in Kishtwar's Chasoti village on August 14, resulting in 65 fatalities. A prior government study had already warned of GLOF risks in vulnerable tehsils like Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan, highlighting their susceptibility to sudden flooding events.
