The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is considering the use of weaponised unmanned systems (WUS) such as armed drones to give its officers a leg up during special operations.«The intent is to help officers maintain a tactical advantage with higher sensemaking, speed and/or surprise and response capabilities, that would in turn enhance mission success and the safety of both members of the public and officers during high-risk tactical operations,» said the police in a factsheet on Thursday (May 14).Possible examples where armed drones could be used include boarding hostile vessels or dealing with armed perpetrators in a barricaded building, said the police. These operations are currently undertaken by the Police Coast Guard's (PCG) Special Task Squadron and the Special Tactics and Rescue Unit of the Special Operations Command. 

A 36-year-old Singaporean man was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint on Labour Day (May 1) for attempting to smuggle e-vaporisers and duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore.In a social media post on Thursday (May 14), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the car driven by the man — a Mercedes E-Class — was directed for enhanced checks.During the checks, search and examination officers found more than 20 e-vaporisers and related components concealed in a black plastic bag.A further search of the Singapore-registered car uncovered more than five cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden in the passenger seat and car boot.

The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) has made a report to the National Parks Board (NParks) after pest control personnel were seen rough handling a wild rooster.Acres uploaded footage of the alleged mishandling in a Facebook post on Wednesday (May 13), showing two pest control personnel catching a wild rooster and trapping it in what appears to be a burlap sack.In the 22-second video, one man is seen repeatedly tugging the rooster while it appears entangled in netting. He proceeds to hold it by a single wing and place the rooster into a gunny sack.The staff is also seen flinging the sack into the back of a van towards the end of the video.«While members of the public may view chickens as »pests« or a nuisance in residential areas, it is important to remember that they are still living, sentient animals capable of experiencing stress, fear, pain and injury,» Acres said.The association highlighted that proper handling is «not optional», even if an animal is to be removed or culled.Acres wrote: «Humane handling standards exist to minimise unnecessary suffering throughout the process.»

As Left-wing MPs plot to unseat the Prime Minister, the Resolution Foundation called for older and richer households to 'pay their way'.

Some 52 per cent of undergraduates missed at least one class in 2025 - up from just 37 per cent in 2006 - analysis from the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) found.

Donald Trump has received a spectacular state welcome from China's president Xi Jinping, treated to imperial pomp rarely afforded a US president.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has announced her resignation amid the threat of a no-confidence vote Read Full Article at RT.com

The BRICS group should form a response to global instability, India has said as it hosts the foreign ministers’ meeting Read Full Article at RT.com

The Daily Mail has tracked the young man to the £134-a-night Crowne Plaza in Basingstoke. He arrived there on a Home Office coach on Saturday afternoon, 32 hours after reaching Dover.

At a particularly deep section, it appeared that several cars had their front tyres entirely submerged, with some headlights covered, too.

Officers were called at around 5.45am on Wednesday to 'concerns for the welfare of a person in the water'. Three bodies were then discovered in the sea near Madeira Drive.

The Commons was full for the start of the King's Speech debate. Mutinous Wes was on the government front bench, possibly one final time. What a gift to Mrs B.

Lydia-May Green, 30, who later miscarried, fell 'in love' with the patient and met him outside the hospital when she was given leave from the wards and he was on day release.

The High Court in Lilongwe on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, fully commenced the corruption trial involving wildlife crime convict Lin Yinhua, with the State parading two witnesses against him. The Chinese national is answering five charges, including allegedly attempting to bribe prison and judicial officers while serving his sentence. One of the witnesses, Madalitso Chifomboti, […] The post “Lin Yinhua visited private apartment without handcuffs while in Maula Prison” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Xi Jinping has warned Donald Trump that mishandling Taiwan could lead to a China-US conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

A massive 7,500-page chargesheet has been filed by the NIA against 10 individuals linked to the deadly Red Fort car bomb blast in November 2025. The accused, associated with an Al-Qaeda offshoot, allegedly plotted to overthrow the Indian government and impose Sharia rule. Investigations revealed procurement of specialized equipment and manufacturing of explosives by radicalized medical professionals.

VD Satheesan has been appointed the new Kerala chief minister. The Congress party announced his selection after a period of deliberation. Satheesan, a lawyer and social worker with a strong legislative background, previously served as the leader of the opposition, guiding the party's resurgence.

[GroundUp] 92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council's lawyer

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Trump praised China’s leader and emphasized their personal bond as both sides sought to steady relations despite tensions over Iran, trade and global power.

[HRW] Killing, Rape, Abductions by Rwanda-Backed Armed Group in Uvira

Powerful thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds have claimed at least 89 lives across Uttar Pradesh. The devastating storms, which lasted for hours, also injured 53 people and killed 114 animals. Widespread destruction of homes and property was reported, with collapsing walls and falling trees being the primary causes of fatalities.

After days of intense consultations, the Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The announcement follows the Congress-led UDF's decisive victory in the state elections, ending the Left Democratic Front's second consecutive term. Satheesan emerged as the preferred candidate over KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to deliver his vision to transform Canada's electricity sector with the ambitious goal of doubling the nation's electricity grid, sources tell CBC News.

After his father was injured in a crash along the Tampines Expressway (TPE) on May 3, a man took to Facebook to thank the strangers who stopped to help and ensured that he received medical attention.The 71-year-old was involved in a traffic accident along the TPE towards Seletar Expressway (SLE) when another vehicle crashed into the van he was driving. Expressing his gratitude in that Facebook post on Wednesday (May 13), Lee wrote: «He was hurt. He couldn’t reach for his phone to call for help. He couldn’t tell anyone where he was, or that his children needed to know.» A group of motorcyclists then pulled over and called an ambulance. One rider, Chris, called Lee's sister, who then contacted Lee. Lee, who was in Malaysia at the time then subsequently made his way to the hospital his dad was in, adding that Chris' help in speaking to his father and taking photos of the incident reassured him that his dad, while injured, was «being looked after». 

Two Singaporean men accused of corruption offences involving priority cargo handling at Keppel Distripark were charged in court on Thursday (May 14).Puchikarupiah Tamil Selvan, 56, is said to have received bribes on more than 10 occasions from 38-year-old Suresh Nagaraj, a director at logistics transport company Islandwide Truckers.The 56-year-old, who works as a forklift driver at Hup Soon Cheong Services, allegedly received gratifications totalling about $170 from Suresh. This was allegedly given to Tamil as a reward for prioritising the unloading of cargoes from Suresh's lorry, despite there being other lorry drivers in the queue, thereby advancing Suresh's business interests.In a news release on Thursday, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said the duo each faces three charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.«Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption,» CPIB said.A person convicted of corruption can be jailed for up to five years, or fined up to $100,000, or both.[[nid:735773]]editor@asiaone.com 

A female Chinese national accused of offering a $100 bribe to a Health Sciences Authority (HSA) officer was charged in court on Thursday (May 14).Wang Siling, 35, is said to have offered the bribe to a HSA investigation officer in exchange for his help to refrain from taking enforcement action against her and her husband. She is on a social visit pass to Singapore.They had allegedly imported unregistered medical devices for exhibition purposes at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, while on a social visit pass here.The offence allegedly took place on April 22 this year.In a news release on Thursday, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said the HSA officer rejected the bribe and referred the matter to them.«Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption,» CPIB said.A person convicted of corruption can be jailed for up to five years, or fined up to $100,000, or both.[[nid:731116]]editor@asiaone.com

[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his leadership. Speaking to RFI at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya, he hailed progress towards a «partnership of equals».

[Dabanga] Nairobi -- French President Emmanuel Macron has described the situation in Sudan as «mass crimes, war crimes, and a catastrophic humanitarian situation,» while avoiding the term «genocide,» considering that to be a matter for historians and judges. Macron called the belligerents «warlords dividing the country.»

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyers representing the National Assembly have defended the impeachment process against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing claims that he was denied an opportunity to defend himself.

A father in Rajasthan allegedly scanned a handwritten NEET UG 2026 question paper, turning it into PDFs for aspirants. This development follows the NTA's cancellation of the exam, impacting numerous medical hopefuls. Investigators are probing how the paper was accessed and circulated, with some students reportedly paying substantial sums for leaked material.

Businesses in Singapore should look towards giving back to their communities, and VolunteerInc is a new programme that will allow them to do so in a more targeted manner, said Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo.Neo, who co-chairs the Economic Strategy Review (ESR) committee on human capital, launched VolunteerInc and encouraged businesses to look beyond workforce development on the second day of the Singapore Business Federation's (SBF) Future Economy Conference on Thursday (May 14).VolunteerInc is SBF's corporate volunteering programme, established through a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and enabled by the SBF Foundation. This programme will help companies to design, start and sustain meaningful corporate volunteering through a structured framework in an «easier and more impactful» way.«VolunteerInc will reduce these constraints by connecting businesses with suitable volunteer opportunities tailored to their size, interests, and capabilities,» he said, highlighting Cook Medical as a business that has benefitted from the programme's volunteer matching.