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Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Wagner mercenary force, halted his troops’ advance, easing a severe security crisis in Russia. The Kremlin stated Prigozhin will depart for Belarus and will not face prosecution, averting a potential civil war. This sudden change resulted from Prigozhin’s decision to avoid further bloodshed in Russia.

Moscow braces for Wagner assault as rebels defy Putin rage

In the face of a grave challenge to President Putin’s rule, rebel mercenaries advance towards Moscow, seizing key military bases. Amid escalating events, the Kremlin chief vows to quell the revolt, while regional leaders call for civilian caution and Ukraine senses a window of opportunity.

Workers’ Party Youth Wing elects new leadership in its biennial conference

New leaders take the helm at the Workers’ Party Youth Wing, vowing to address pressing issues faced by young Singaporeans in their term for 2023-2025.

Power has corrupted the PAP and they need to be checked

The article by Foong Swee Fong critically analyzes the People’s Action Party’s governance in Singapore, exploring instances of conflicts of interest and questionable morality, citing Lord Acton’s axiom, ‘Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

What is the matter with Singapore electricity market?

Opinion: The deregulation of Singapore’s electricity market has led to concerns over power price volatility and potential profiteering. The recent dramatic increase in wholesale electricity prices, due to a convergence of factors including fuel costs and gas supply shortages, has raised questions about the market’s sustainability and fairness.

Singaporean masquerading as Indonesian for 12 years apprehended and deported for immigration violations

A 66-year-old Singaporean, was apprehended and deported from Indonesia for immigration violations. For the past 12 years, he had falsely claimed Indonesian citizenship while working as an English lecturer.

50-year-old Tiong Bahru HDB resale flat sets record with S$1.5m sale

A 50-year-old 4-room HDB resale flat in Tiong Bahru sold for a record S$1.5 million, marking the highest price ever for such a property in Singapore.

Fatal collapse at Tanjong Pagar demolition site prompts WSH Council to issue safety guidelines

A 20-year-old worker was killed when a wall collapsed as he was walking along a walkpath at a demolition site in Tanjong Pagar. In response, the Workplace Safety and Health Council has issued safety guidelines for high-risk construction activities.

Human rights NGOs condemn Vietnam’s detention of environmental activists, calling for an end to arbitrary arrests

Ten regional and international NGOs have condemned Vietnam’s pattern of arresting environmental activists, calling for an end to arbitrary arrests and urging the Vietnamese government to uphold its human rights obligations.

UK should make Hong Kong release of Jimmy Lai ‘priority’: son

Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy Lai, calls on Britain to prioritize his father’s release, emphasizing the need for action against China’s suppression of dissent in Hong Kong.