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Seven Indian workers were honored in Singapore for heroically rescuing a driver from a sinkhole. Their bravery illustrates the vital role of migrant workers in society.

Brave Indian Workers Save Driver from Sinkhole in Singapore

In a brave act, seven Indian workers in Singapore rescued a driver from a sinkhole, earning recognition for their selflessness from the Ministry of Manpower.

Singapore Honours Indian Heroes After Sinkhole Rescue

Seven Indian workers were awarded for rescuing a driver from a sinkhole incident in Singapore, exemplifying heroism and illustrating the significant societal contributions of migrant workers.

Seven Indian workers have been recognized by Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for their heroism in rescuing a driver from a sinkhole incident, as reported by Channel News Asia on Monday. The sinkhole emerged on Tanjong Katong Road South in the city-state on Saturday.
The quick-thinking migrant workers - Pitchai Udaiyappan Subbiah, Velmurugan, Saravanan, Veerasekar, Ajithkumar, Chandrisekaran, and Rajendran - sprang into action, pulling the driver to safety after her vehicle was trapped. In appreciation of their bravery, each worker was awarded an "MOM Ace coin" by the Minister of State for Manpower, Dinesh Vasu Dash, on Sunday. Addressing the workers at their dormitory after their workday, Dinesh highlighted their exemplary act of valor.
"I think this is a very good example of how our migrant workers help society in general," he said in a Facebook video. "All of them have in their own ways leaned forward to support the lady who was in need, making a significant difference to a situation that could have been vastly different," he added. He further expressed his gratitude for the workers' contributions to Singapore, not only in its progress but also in promoting a more gracious society through their selfless acts. 
 (Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Of the 22 crew members on board the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, 18 have abandoned the vessel and are being rescued by Indian Navy and Coast Guard assets, he said.

Fire breaks out on Singapore container ship

Massive fire breaks out on Singapore ship

Of the 22 crew members on board the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, 18 have abandoned the vessel and are being rescued by Indian Navy and Coast Guard assets, he said.

A fire was reported on board a Singapore-flagged container ship off the coast of Kerala on Monday, and the crew was being rescued, a defence PRO said.
Of the 22 crew members on board the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, 18 have abandoned the vessel and are being rescued by Indian Navy and Coast Guard assets, he said.
"Vessel is presently on fire and adrift," he said.
Defence sources said the Indian Coast Guard ships Sachet, Arnvesh, Samudra Prahari, Abhinav, Rajdoot, and C-144 were involved in the ongoing rescue operation.
Officials had earlier said an explosion was reported from the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, but later clarified it was a fire.
The underdeck fire was first intimated at around 10.30 am by the Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai to their counterparts in Kochi.
The 270-metre-long vessel was en route to Mumbai.
"On 09 Jun 25, at about 1030 h, MOC (Koc) received an information from MOC (Mbi) about a reported underdeck fire onboard MV Wan Hai 503. The vessel is a Singapore Flag Container ship, 270 m long and draught 12.5m with LPC Colombo. The vessel departed Colombo on 07 Jun 25 with NPC Mumbai, 10 Jun," the communication from the PRO read.
He said that in response, the Indian Navy diverted INS Surat, which had been scheduled to dock in Kochi, to provide immediate assistance.
The Western Naval Command redirected the vessel at 11 am, the PRO added.
A Navy Dornier aircraft sortie is also being planned from the naval air station INS Garuda in Kochi to assess the situation and coordinate support.

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty excel at Singapore Open with a straight-set win. Lakshya Sen bows out due to injury. Mixed doubles pair Rohan and Ruthvika advance, while Aakarshi Kashyap battles fiercely but is overpowered.

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag Win, Lakshya Sen Injured

Satwiksairaj and Chirag made a triumphant return with a 21-16, 21-13 win at the Singapore Open. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen's campaign ended prematurely due to injury. Mixed doubles pair Rohan and Ruthvika advanced, but Aakarshi Kashyap's gallant effort fell short.

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty excel at Singapore Open

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty triumph at Singapore Open as Lakshya Sen retires injured; mixed and women's singles results mixed.

India's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made a winning return, while there was heartbreak for Lakshya Sen, who was forced to retire midway through his opening round clash at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Wednesday.
Back on court for the first time since their withdrawal from the All England Open in March due to Chirag&rsquo;s back injury, the former world No.1 displayed no signs of rust as they beat Malaysia&rsquo;s Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal 21-16, 21-13 in just under 40 minutes in the round of 32.
It was Satwik and Chirag&rsquo;s second win over the 41st-ranked Malaysian pair. The Indians are currently ranked 27th in the world.
The pair had also missed the Sudirman Cup earlier this month, with Satwik battling health concerns. Prior to that, they had made semifinal appearances at both the Malaysia Open and India Open this season.
India's no 1 singles player Sen was forced to retire hurt during his opening-round clash against Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei.
Sen, currently ranked 17th in the world, started strong and took the first game 21-15. But his opponent, world No. 19 Lin, bounced back to claim the second 21-17.
The match was evenly poised in the decider when Sen trailed 5-13 before he retired due to injury. The exact nature of Sen's injury is not known.
In mixed doubles, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde advanced into the pre-quarters defeating the American pair of Chen Zhi Yi and Francesca Corbett 21-16, 21-19 in 35 minutes.
In the women's singles, Aakarshi Kashyap put up a spirited fight but ultimately went down to world No. 4 Han Yue of China 21-17, 13-21, 7-21 in a 58-minute contest.
Kashyap, ranked 46th in the world, started well and took the opening game 21-17.
However, the third seeded Han bounced back strongly to win the next two games 21-13, 21-7, showcasing her superior control.

Singapore reiterates strong support for India's anti-terrorism efforts. Discusses Operation Sindoor and calls for global cooperation.

Singapore gives Support for Anti-Terror Efforts of India

Singapore expresses support for India's anti-terror stance during delegate visit. Discusses Operation Sindoor and global cooperation.

Singapore supports India in global anti-terror fight

Singapore reaffirms support for India's anti-terrorism efforts. Indian delegates highlight Operation Sindoor and seek global cooperation. Both nations pledge unity against threats.

Singapore strongly condemns all acts of terrorism and stands with India against the menace, a senior minister of the city-state told an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation on Tuesday.
The delegation, led by JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, which arrived here from South Korea, met Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann and briefed her on India's stance on the events since the terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor, and the new normal in India's strategy against terrorism.
Sim conveyed that Singapore strongly condemns all acts of terrorism and stands with India against terrorism, the High Commission of India in Singapore said in a statement.
She also said that Singapore and India are close partners and will continue efforts to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, it added.
The all-party delegation conveyed that if there is a terrorist attack on India, New Delhi will give a fitting reply.
"India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. India will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail. India will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism," it said.
The delegation members requested Singapore's support in the fight against terrorism, particularly at multilateral fora like the UN and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, the Indian mission said in the statement.
As close friends and partners, India and Singapore will continue to work closely on regional and global issues, including terrorism, it said.
Jha highlighted that the delegation brings representatives of different political parties together to convey India's united resolve against terrorism.
The delegation members conveyed that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam was an attempt to disturb the trajectory of peace, development, and normalcy in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said.
The Government of India deemed it essential that the perpetrators and planners of the April 22 terror attack be brought to justice. In response to this heinous act of terror, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting the terrorist infrastructure. India's response was measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible, it said.
The delegation also called on Minister of Law and Second Minister of Home Affairs Edwin Tong.
Later, addressing a press conference, delegation member Mohan Kumar, a former ambassador to France and Bahrain, said that the all-party delegation that visited Japan, South Korea, and Singapore told these countries that at no time the conflict between India and Pakistan was going into nuclear.
&ldquo;There was never a minute we thought that the conflict might go nuclear,&rdquo; he said.
Dismissing narratives that the potential use of nuclear weapons in the conflict had worried investors, Kumar reiterated India&rsquo;s commitment to economic development.
&ldquo;We will not let any incident like this (conflict) affect India&rsquo;s progress and become a USD10 trillion economy,&rdquo; he said.
The delegation also met with senior representatives from the Singaporean government, academia, media, and business.
Delegation members briefed Singaporean interlocutors on the developments since the Pahalgam terror attack and India&rsquo;s new normal in combating terrorism.
"We appreciate the presence of Senior Minister of State Mr Janil Puthucheary and Members of Parliament Mr Vikram Nair and Mr Saktiandi Supaat," the mission posted on X.
The delegation also briefed the Institute of South Asian Studies, a think tank at the National University of Singapore, and met with the Indian community, giving them an overview of the incident and India&rsquo;s firm stand on terrorism.
The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasise Pakistan&rsquo;s links to terrorism and assert that the recent conflict was triggered by the Pahalgam terror strike and not Operation Sindoor, as alleged by Islamabad.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7.
Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.
The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.

Covid-19 cases rise significantly in Hong Kong and Singapore, reflecting an Asian trend. Authorities emphasize vaccinations amid increased cases and hospitalizations.

Covid-19 Cases Surge in Hong Kong 

Hong Kong and Singapore face a worrying Covid-19 rise as a new virus wave hits Asia. Rising cases, hospitalizations, and vaccination calls mark the response.

Covid cases surge in Hong Kong, Singapore

Covid-19 cases surge in Hong Kong and Singapore, reflecting a broader increase in Asia. Health officials highlight the importance of vaccinations amid rising hospitalizations and case numbers.

In a concerning development for densely-populated regions, health authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore have reported a significant increase in Covid-19 cases, as a new wave of the virus sweeps across Asia.
Albert Au, head of the Communicable Disease Branch at Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection, indicated this week that Covid-19 activity in the city is presently "quite high." The percentage of respiratory samples testing positive for Covid-19 in Hong Kong has recently peaked at its highest level in a year.
Severe cases, including fatalities, have escalated to 31 in the week ending May 3, the highest in roughly a year, according to the center's data. Although the current resurgence has not yet reached the infection peaks experienced over the past two years, increased viral loads detected in sewage and a rise in Covid-related medical consultations and hospitalizations indicate widespread transmission in Hong Kong, a city with over 7 million residents.
Similarly, Singapore has heightened its state of alert. For the first time in nearly a year, Singapore's health ministry released an update on infection numbers, revealing a 28% increase to 14,200 cases in the week ending May 3, compared to the previous week. Concurrently, daily hospitalizations have surged by approximately 30%. Singapore now reports case updates only during notable spikes.
Singapore&rsquo;s health ministry noted that while waning population immunity might contribute to the uptick in cases, there is no evidence suggesting that the circulating variants are more transmissible or lead to more severe illness than previous strains observed during the pandemic.
The increase in cases in Hong Kong and Singapore mirrors a broader rise in Covid-19 across Asia, with waves of the now-endemic virus occurring periodically. Health officials urge the public to maintain up-to-date vaccinations and remind high-risk groups to receive booster doses.
Unlike other respiratory viruses that typically become more active in colder months, the current Covid-19 surge aligns with the onset of summer in the northern hemisphere, illustrating the virus's capacity to affect a significant portion of the population regardless of warm weather conditions.
The outbreak's impact is also felt in the entertainment sector, as Hong Kong singer Eason Chan contracted Covid-19, forcing him to cancel scheduled concerts in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, according to an official Weibo announcement on Thursday.
In China, Covid-19 is expected to reach levels seen in last summer's peak, based on data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The Covid test positivity rate more than doubled among patients seeking diagnostics at hospitals across mainland China in the five weeks leading up to May 4.
In Thailand, the Department of Disease Control reported two cluster outbreaks this year, with cases rising notably after the April Songkran festival, which attracts large crowds.
As Asia grapples with this new wave, health authorities continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination and vigilance to curb the virus's spread.

Pawan Kalyan's son, Mark, was injured in a Singapore school fire. With PM Narendra Modi's support and global prayers, Mark is slowly recovering.

Pawan Kalyan Shares Son Mark’s Health Update After Singapore School Fire

Actor and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's son, Mark, injured in a Singapore school fire. PM Modi offers support. Mark is hospitalized and recovering.

Pawan Kalyan's son, Mark, suffered injuries during a Singapore school fire. PM Modi and many others have extended support. Mark is slowly recovering.

April 8, 2025: In a distressing incident, actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, revealed that his son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, was injured in a recent school fire in Singapore. Kalyan informed the public that Mark is currently hospitalized and slowly recuperating. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his support by personally contacting Pawan Kalyan, offering words of encouragement that provided strength during this challenging time. Additionally, the Indian High Commissioner in Singapore has been directed to offer necessary assistance. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also reached out to express his concern. Pawan Kalyan expressed gratitude towards the numerous well-wishers, including politicians, actors, and others who prayed for his son&rsquo;s swift recovery, holding poojas at temples on Mark&rsquo;s behalf. &ldquo;Mark Shankar is gradually recovering due to these good-hearted wishes and blessings. I sincerely thank everyone,&rdquo; Kalyan stated. The fire broke out in a shophouse on River Valley Road in Singapore, where several individuals, including children, were caught in the blaze. Pawan Kalyan&rsquo;s eight-year-old son, Mark, sustained burns on his limbs and suffered from smoke inhalation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) quickly responded to control the fire. At the time of the incident, Pawan Kalyan was in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district on an official visit, engaging with local communities. He promptly canceled his remaining engagements in Visakhapatnam to fly to Singapore and be with his son. Mark, who attends school in Singapore, is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Pawan Kalyan and his third wife, Anna Lezhneva, have two children&mdash;Mark and their daughter, Polena. The family maintains a low profile, rarely appearing in public together.

Singapore's Leader of Opposition, Pritam Singh, was found guilty of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee, potentially leading to disqualification from Parliament and the upcoming general election.



Pritam Singh Convicted for False Testimony in Parliament

Singapore’s Indian-origin opposition leader convicted of lying in parliament

Singapore's Leader of Opposition, Pritam Singh, was found guilty of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee, potentially leading to disqualification from Parliament and the upcoming general election.
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Singapore&rsquo;s Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh was found guilty on Monday (February 17, 2025) of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee, a verdict that could see him disqualified from Parliament and contesting a general election this year.
In the verdict delivered in the State Courts, Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan convicted Singh of the two charges against him.
 The charges against Singh relate to his handling of Raeesah Khan, a former lawmaker from his party, who lied to Parliament in a separate case.
Singh, 48, was accused of wilfully giving two false answers to the Committee of Privileges (COP) during its inquiry into Khan's case on December 10 and December 15, 2021.
The case stems from Singh&rsquo;s handling of Khan&rsquo;s false claim in Parliament about accompanying a sexual assault victim to the police station.
Singh faces up to three years in jail, a fine of up to SGD7,000 ($5,290), or both for each charge.
Singh&rsquo;s trial began four months ago.
Politically, the conviction could disqualify Singh from his parliamentary seat and rule out his standing in the next general election which must be called by November 2025.
"Any claim he made to the COP to the contrary was a lie he wilfully told," said Judge Tan.
The sentencing in the case will be announced later in the day.

Taylor Swift's Eras concert caused quite a flutter at the ASEAN summit in Melbourne after Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong defended his deal to secure exclusive rights for the singer's performance in Southeast Asia.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Singapore PM defends securing exclusive concert rights

Taylor Swift's Eras concert caused quite a flutter at the ASEAN summit in Melbourne after Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong defended his deal to secure exclusive rights for the singer's performance in Southeast Asia.

Taylor Swift stole the show at an Asian summit Tuesday when Singapore's leader defended his tiny country's lucrative concert deal that could cause bad blood with neighbouring nations.
Singapore is a key member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a 10-nation bloc known as ASEAN. Its three-day summit was expected to focus on member Myanmar's humanitarian crisis and conflicts in the South China Sea.
Instead, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was grilled on the summit's sidelines about an exclusive deal his city-state struck with Swift that prevents the singer from taking her Eras Tour to any other stop in Southeast Asia.
Swift is performing six concerts from March 2 to 9 in Singapore, and some Southeast Asian neighbours complain that the Singapore deal deprives them of the tourism boom her concerts bring to hosts. Her Eras Tour shattered records when it reportedly surpassed $1 billion last year, and her film adaptation of the tour quickly took No. 1 at the box office and became the highest-grossing concert film to date.
The Singaporean leader confirmed Tuesday that Swift was provided with &ldquo;certain incentives&rdquo; in exchange for making Singapore her only Southeast Asian destination on her Eras Tour.
Lee defended the deal at a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a self-professed Swiftie whose Spotify Wrapped list boasted Taylor Swift as his second most streamed artist of 2023. Albanese is hosting the summit in Melbourne, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Australia becoming ASEAN's first external partner.
Lee did not reveal the cost of the exclusive deal, which was paid for from a government fund established to rebuild tourism after COVID-19 disruptions. He also did not directly answer when asked if he had encountered &ldquo;bad blood&rdquo; among other leaders due to the deal, instead suggesting that if Singapore hadn't struck an exclusive deal, a neighbouring country might have done so.
&ldquo;It has turned out to be a very successful arrangement. I don't see that as being unfriendly," Lee said.
Thailand's Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, brought attention to the deal in February with a public claim that a promoter told him the Singaporean government subsidised the concert with a condition that the artist not play anywhere else in Southeast Asia.
Srettha said that if he had known about the deal before, he was confident he would be able to pull off something similar.
But Thailand doesn't hold it against Singapore, said Prommin Lertsuridej, the Secretary-General of the Prime Minister. He told reporters in a group interview Monday that Thailand took what Singapore did as an example, and while Thailand already has some laws in place to allow such incentive packages, the government is working to remove red tape and make Thailand a more attractive venue for international events.
&ldquo;We learn from each other,&rdquo; Prommin said, adding that he admired Singapore for being able to come up with and achieve this &ldquo;good business idea.&rdquo; Lee said that, while he didn't know what Australia's arrangements were, he expected it similarly made &ldquo;mutually acceptable, sensible arrangements&rdquo; with Swift when she performed in Melbourne and Sydney - one of which Australia's prime minister attended - before flying to Singapore.
Swift's representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Other questions at the news conference covered increasing tensions in the South China Sea, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the likelihood of China joining in a regional free trade pact.&nbsp;

A Singapore cab driver was seen shouting at a woman, who he thought was of Indian origin.

Singapore cab driver abuses woman passenger assuming she is Indian

A Singapore cab driver was seen shouting at a woman, who he thought was of Indian origin.

A Singapore cab driver was caught on camera verbally abusing a woman he thought was of Indian origin. The driver allegedly implied that Indians are stupid in his angry rant.
The woman, who clarified that she was Singaporean-Eurasian, was in the cab with her 9-year-old daughter. The driver said he was Chinese and claimed Indians were &ldquo;the very worst kind.&rdquo;
The woman was also accused of travelling with a child shorter than 135 centimetres, which requires booster seats as per Singaporean laws. The woman retorted saying that the child was 137 centimetres.
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The woman, later identified as 46-year-old Janelle Hoeden, repeatedly said she would file a complaint against the driver. The cab company later said they are probing the incident to &ldquo;fully understand the circumstances,&rdquo; India Today reported.

A woman coming back to Singapore after a cruise has gone missing from the ship in mid-waters

Indian woman goes missing from cruise ship off Singapore

A woman coming back to Singapore after a cruise has gone missing from the ship in mid-waters

A 64-year-old Indian woman on board a cruise ship has gone missing as the ship sailed through the Strait of Singapore from Penang, the northern island state of Peninsular Malaysia.
The incident was reported on Monday with Reeta Sahani and her husband Jakesh Sahani on their way back to Singapore from Penang aboard the Spectrum of the Seas. Monday was also the last day of the couple&rsquo;s four-day cruise, reports said.
Jakesh, 70, woke up to find his wife missing from their room, according to a report by The Straits Times on Tuesday.
The retiree tried to locate his wife on the sprawling cruise ship but in vain. He later informed the ship&rsquo;s crew, who told him the ship&rsquo;s overboard detection systems had been alerted that something had fallen from the vessel into the Singapore Strait.
It is a 113-km long and 19-km wide busy shipping route between the Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea with Singapore on the north of the channel.
Jakesh&rsquo;s son, Apoorv Sahani, who was not on the cruise, said his family members are still in the dark about his mother&rsquo;s current status.
The 39-year-old architect said his mother could not swim, and that his father was made to go through an interview with the police that lasted a few hours.
&ldquo;We have asked to see the CCTV footage, but, so far, we have not received anything yet for us to confirm that it was her. All we know is that the ship&rsquo;s crew thinks she jumped into the water,&rdquo; the broadsheet quoted Apoorv as saying.
&ldquo;Eventually my father was told to get down from the ship because there was another cruise that was going to take place, but we think she may still be on the ship, stuck somewhere,&rdquo; he said.
Apoorv added, &ldquo;She was on a holiday enjoying herself and then this whole thing happened. It does not make sense.&rdquo; Meanwhile, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement on Monday that the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Singapore was notified about the incident at about 7.50 am.
The passenger was on board the Cyprus-flagged Spectrum of the Seas, and had fallen overboard, although no further details were provided, it said.
&ldquo;MRCC Singapore is coordinating the search and immediately issued navigational safety broadcast to vessels in the Singapore Strait and vessels in port to keep a lookout for the missing person and report any sightings to MRCC Singapore,&rdquo; said the statement.
It added that the vessel was berthed earlier in Singapore to support the investigations and had departed at around 4.30 pm.
Checks on the marine tracking website Marine Traffic showed that it is currently bound for Nha Trang in Vietnam.
A spokesman for Royal Caribbean, which operates the vessel, said the incident was reported to local authorities immediately.
The company declined to comment further, citing the privacy of the guest and their family, but said its team is offering support and assistance to them.
According to the cruise tracking website CruiseMapper, Spectrum of the Seas is the first Royal Caribbean cruise ship belonging to the Quantum-Ultra class &ndash; a larger and upgraded version of the Quantum-class.
It has 2,137 staterooms and can cater to 4,819 passengers, with 16 decks, 18 dining options, four swimming pools and 10 outdoor jacuzzis.&nbsp;

Singapore's punitively taxed cars are 133% more expensive than the global average while the essential health insurance costs 109% more 

Singapore becomes the most expensive city for luxury living: Julius Baer Group

Singapore's punitively taxed cars are 133% more expensive than the global average while the essential health insurance costs 109% more&nbsp;

Singapore becomes the most expensive city in the world for luxury living for the first time, according to a report by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer Group. This comes amid Singapore's efforts to become the leading global centre for the rich.
In 2022, the city-state ranked fifth and has now pushed back Shanghai and Hong Kong to 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.&nbsp;
Singapore was one of the first places to open in Asia after the covid lockdown which made it attractive for High Net-Worth Individuals (HNI). Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2023 revealed that Singapore continues to remain as one of the most sought after countries for wealthy Indians.&nbsp;
As per the Julius Baer report, the rising demand for accomodation, premium schooling costs, and high general cost of living makes it expensive.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Residential property is in extremely high demand, and punitively taxed cars and essential health insurance are 133% and 109% more expensive than the global average respectively&rdquo;, Julius Baer report mentioned.
For the fourth straight year Asia remains the costliest region in the world. Julius Baer&rsquo;s Lifestyle Index ranks the world&rsquo;s 25 most expensive cities by analyzing residential property, cars, business class flights, business school, degustation dinners and other luxuries.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Mumbai becomes the only Indian city to find a place in the list. The city ranks 18th and is expected to rise further in the coming years. In 2022, Mumbai ranked 24th. &nbsp;

Trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis in Singapore is punishable by death under Singapore law.

Cannabis trafficking: Singapore executes second citizen in three weeks

Trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis in Singapore is punishable by death under Singapore law.

In Singapore, a 37 years old man was hanged on charges of the trafficking of 1.5 kgs of cannabis to the country. Trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis can result in a death penalty as per the country's stringent cannabis trafficking law.
After his last-minute attempt to reopen his case was turned down by the country's court without a hearing, The 37 years-old ethnic Malay Singaporean was hanged at Changi Prison on the island&rsquo;s east coast at dawn on Wednesday. This is the second execution in three weeks in Singapore.
As per the Transformative Justice Collective, which campaigns for the abolition of the death penalty in Singapore said that the man was convicted in 2019 of trafficking 1.5 kgs of cannabis.&nbsp;
On April 26, a 46-years -old Tangaraju Suppiah was hanged for trafficking 1 Kg of cannabis. Even after filling last-minute clemency from his family and activists.&nbsp; In the appeal, it was argued that the accused was not given proper legal counsel and was denied to a Tamil interpreter during questioning. &nbsp; Singapore has created a lot of media attention in the past for its stringent cannabis trafficking laws. A year ago there were huge protests in the city-state after a Malaysian with a learning disability was hanged.&nbsp;
As there has been a lot of advocacy for abolishing the death penalty still a huge number of people are being still executed. As per a report by Harm Reduction International (HRI), there were at least 285 executions for the drugs last year double that of the previous year&nbsp;
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Sowrirajulu Karunakaran last May was driving a cement mixer under the influence of alcohol when he fell asleep and collided with the rear of a lorry, reported The Straits Times newspaper.

Indian national gets 10-month jail term for dozing off at wheel while drunk in Singapore

Indian national jailed for dozing off at wheel, causing chain collision in Singapore

Sowrirajulu Karunakaran last May was driving a cement mixer under the influence of alcohol when he fell asleep and collided with the rear of a lorry, reported The Straits Times newspaper.

A 45-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 10 months in jail in Singapore for falling asleep while driving a cement mixer under the influence of alcohol that caused a chain collision, injuring several people, according to a media report on Friday.
Sowrirajulu Karunakaran last May was driving a cement mixer under the influence of alcohol when he fell asleep and collided with the rear of a lorry, reported The Straits Times newspaper.
This caused a chain collision involving four vehicles and injured several people, including a man who had pelvic fractures, the newspaper said.
Deputy Public Prosecutor said that Sowrirajulu was working for Infinite Logistics and Trading at the time of the accident in May 2022, it said Sowrirajulu pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing grievous injury while driving without due care or reasonable consideration, the report said.
His blood ethanol concentration was found to be about three times that of the legal limit.

Singapore has removed India from its travel restriction list along with Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
However, travellers would still be required to complete a quarantine period at a dedicated facility on entering the country.
All travellers with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka prior to departure to Singapore will be allowed to enter and transit through Singapore from October 26. These travellers will be subject to Category IV border measures.
Singapore had earlier announced that all travellers with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore.
According to officials, the new measure was announced after a review of the Covid-19 situation in these countries.

Singapore to allow tourists from India from October 26

Singapore has removed India from its travel restriction list. Singapore to allow tourists from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan from October 26

//Singapore to allow tourists from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan from October 26
//Travelers&nbsp;required to complete a quarantine period upon entering Singapore
//Earlier travel ban lifted after&nbsp;review of the Covid&nbsp;situation in these countries

All travellers with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka prior to departure to Singapore will be allowed to enter and transit through Singapore from October 26

Singapore has removed India from its travel restriction list along with Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
However, travellers would still be required to complete a quarantine period at a dedicated facility on entering the country.
All travellers with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka prior to departure to Singapore will be allowed to enter and transit through Singapore from October 26. These travellers will be subject to Category IV border measures.
Singapore had earlier announced that all travellers with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore.
According to officials, the new measure was announced after a review of the Covid-19 situation in these countries.

Explained: why Singapore is upset with Delhi CM &amp; how India reacted

Explained: why Singapore is upset with Delhi CM & how India reacted

After China received major backlash from most of the world last year for what people started calling &lsquo;Wuhan virus&rsquo;, it is only natural that no country wants to have their name associated with Covid-19 virus.
Singapore found itself in a similar position when Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said a variant of virus is causing a surge in the city-state and that it could cause a third wave in India.
A not very happy Singapore first issued a statement saying that there was &lsquo;no Singapore variant&rsquo;. It added that the reports being carried by media outlets implied that a new Covid-19 variant has originated in Singapore but the variant causing a surge in the country is B.1.617.2, a variant that was first found in India.
And then Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong said in the press conference that there was ground for invoking the country&rsquo;s Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act against the Delhi Chief Minister but it was not going to do so as they are satisfied with the India govt&rsquo;s response on the matter
The Indian govt&rsquo;s response comprised of a series of tweets by Ministry of External Affairs and the Foreign Minister S Jaishankar himself, criticising Delhi Chief Minister and saying that he does not speak for India.
What exactly did Arvind Kejriwal say that almost led to a diplomatic stand-off?
On May 18, he tweeted in Hindi that a new form of Covid-19 in Singapore is said to be extremely dangerous for kids and it may come to India as a third wave. He went on to urge the Centre to suspend air services with Singapore and work on vaccine options for children on priority. He followed that tweet by sharing a news report on the surge in Singapore.
He did not use the word &lsquo;Singapore variant&rsquo; in his tweet.
The incident has turned into a political slug fest with BJP leaders tweeting against Kerjwal. They have alleged that his remarks were part of a toolkit to spread anarchy and confusion. The AAP meanwhile has accused the Centre of trying to save their image abroad instead of saving Indians.
While Indian govt may have saved face internationally, it is facing flak at home for denouncing its own chief minister publically... many say it is a first. Many are of the opinion that series of tweets could have just been a phone call to Singapore

The government on Wednesday slammed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as Singapore protested against his remarks on Covid variant. Reacting to Singapore govt summoning Indian envoy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar curtly stated that the "Delhi CM doesn't speak for India". "Singapore and India have been solid partners in the fight against Covid-19. Appreciate Singapore's role as a logistics hub and oxygen supplier. Their gesture of deploying military aircraft to help us speaks of our exceptional relationship. However, irresponsible comments from those who should know better can damage long-standing partnerships. So, let me clarify - Delhi CM does not speak for India," the Foreign Minister tweeted.The govt also said that the high commissioner clarified to the Singapore govt that "Delhi CM had no competence to pronounce on Covid variants or civil aviation policy".Kejriwal triggered a row after he urged the central govt on Tuesday to "cancel air services" with Singapore on account of what he called "a new form of corona that came to Singapore" and was extremely dangerous for children.

'Delhi CM doesn't speak for India': govt as Singapore protests Covid remarks

"Delhi CM doesn't speak for India":&nbsp;The government on Wednesday slammed Arvind Kejriwal as Singapore protested against his remarks on Covid variant

The government on Wednesday slammed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as Singapore protested against his remarks on Covid variant. Reacting to Singapore govt summoning Indian envoy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar curtly stated that the "Delhi CM doesn't speak for India". "Singapore and India have been solid partners in the fight against Covid-19. Appreciate Singapore's role as a logistics hub and oxygen supplier. Their gesture of deploying military aircraft to help us speaks of our exceptional relationship. However, irresponsible comments from those who should know better can damage long-standing partnerships. So, let me clarify - Delhi CM does not speak for India," the Foreign Minister tweeted. The govt also said that the high commissioner clarified to the Singapore govt that "Delhi CM had no competence to pronounce on Covid variants or civil aviation policy". Kejriwal triggered a row after he urged the central govt on Tuesday to "cancel air services" with Singapore on account of what he called "a new form of corona that came to Singapore" and was extremely dangerous for children.

Singapore has issued a rebuttal after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind&nbsp;Kerjiwal&nbsp;urged Centre to stop flights to the country and claimed that a 'Singapore variant' of the novel coronavirus&nbsp;could cause a third wave in India.&nbsp;
The statement by Singapore's health ministry did not directly refer to Kejriwal&nbsp;but alluded to news reports published by Hindustan Times and NDTV&nbsp;about the CM's statement and said that there is no Singapore variant.&nbsp;
It went on to add that the strain that is prevalent in many of Covid-19 cases in Singapore in the past weeks is the&nbsp; B.1.617.2 variant which originated in India.&nbsp;

'No Singapore variant': country's health ministry clarifies after Kejriwal's comments

Singapore has issued a rebuttal after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind&nbsp;Kerjiwal&nbsp;urged Centre to stop flights to the country and claimed that a 'Singapore variant' of the novel coronavirus&nbsp;could cause a third wave in India.&nbsp;
The statement by Singapore's health ministry did not directly refer to Kejriwal&nbsp;but alluded to news reports about the CM's statement and said that there is no Singapore variant.&nbsp;
It went on to add that the strain that is prevalent in many of Covid-19 cases in Singapore in the past weeks is the&nbsp; B.1.617.2 variant which originated in India.&nbsp;

Stating that a new coronavius&nbsp;variant found in Singpore&nbsp;is proving to be dangerous for the children, Delhi chief minister Arvind&nbsp;Kejriwal&nbsp;has asked the Centre to stop flights from the island nation.&nbsp;Arguing that it can "come as a third wave" in India, he suggested that the Centre takes immediate measures, including suspension of flights to and from Singapore.
He said in a tweet that priority on vaccine options should be worked out for children too.&nbsp;

Stop flights from Singapore: Kejriwal flags new coronavirus strain 

Stating that a new coronavius&nbsp;variant found in Singpore&nbsp;is proving to be dangerous for the children, Delhi chief minister Arvind&nbsp;Kejriwal&nbsp;has asked the Centre to stop flights from the island nation.&nbsp; Arguing that it can "come as a third wave" in India, he suggested that the Centre takes immediate measures, including suspension of flights to and from Singapore.
He said in a tweet that priority on vaccine options should be worked out for children too.&nbsp;

Stating that a new coronavius&nbsp;variant found in Singpore&nbsp;is proving to be dangerous for the children, Delhi chief minister Arvind&nbsp;Kejriwal&nbsp;has asked the Centre to stop flights from the island nation.&nbsp; Arguing that it can "come as a third wave" in India, he suggested that the Centre takes immediate measures, including suspension of flights to and from Singapore.
He said in a tweet that priority on vaccine options should be worked out for children too.&nbsp;

Schools in Singapore will remain shut from Wednesday until May 28 as authorities warned new coronavirus strains like the one first detected in India were affecting more school-going children.
Online classes will take place for all&nbsp;primary, secondary and junior college students, as well as those from Millennia Institute and special education schools.
Singapore reported 38 locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily count in eight months.&nbsp;The government has put tight restrictions in place in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus&nbsp;any further.

Singapore to move schools online amid spike in Covid-19 cases 

Schools in Singapore will remain shut from Wednesday until May 28 as authorities warned new coronavirus strains like the one first detected in India were affecting more school-going children.
 Online classes will take place for all&nbsp;primary, secondary and junior college students, as well as those from Millennia Institute and special education schools.
Singapore reported 38 locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily count in eight months.&nbsp;The government has put tight restrictions in place in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus&nbsp;any further.

Schools in Singapore will remain shut from Wednesday until May 28 as authorities warned new coronavirus strains like the one first detected in India were affecting more school-going children.
 Online classes will take place for all&nbsp;primary, secondary and junior college students, as well as those from Millennia Institute and special education schools.
Singapore reported 38 locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily count in eight months.&nbsp;The government has put tight restrictions in place in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus&nbsp;any further.

Schools in Singapore will remain shut from Wednesday until May 28 as authorities warned new coronavirus strains like the one first detected in India were affecting more school-going children.
Online classes will take place for all&nbsp;primary, secondary and junior college students, as well as those from Millennia Institute and special education schools.
Singapore reported 38 locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily count in eight months.&nbsp;The government has put tight restrictions in place in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus&nbsp;any further.

Asian beauties at the Miss Universe pageant used the platform to put out strong statements urging the world to listen as they raised their voices on issues concerning the continent and its people.
Miss Singapore Bernadette Belle Wu Ong, who is competing for the title of Miss Universe wore a red and white cape with the words &ldquo;Stop Asian hate&rdquo; painted on it. Posting the look to Instagram, the contestant wrote &lsquo;What is this platform for if I can&rsquo;t use it to send a strong message of resistance against prejudice and violence!&rsquo;
Similarly, Myanmar's Miss Universe contestant, Thuzar Wint Lwin, used the pageant to urge the world to speak out against the military junta that seized power in a Feb. 1 coup.&nbsp; As she paraded with her national costume, she held up a placard that said "Pray for Myanmar". "Our people are dying and being shot by the military every day," she said in a video message for the competition.
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'Stop Asian Hate', 'Pray For Myanmar': Strong statements at the Miss Universe pageant

'Stop Asian Hate', 'Our People Are Dying': Strong messages at the Miss Universe platform

Contestants use Miss Universe platform to share strong messages
Asian beauties&nbsp;put out strong statements, urges&nbsp;the world to listen
'Stop Asian hate',&nbsp;Miss Singapore's&nbsp;red and white cape read
Myanmar's&nbsp;contestant uses stage to speak against military junta
"Pray for Myanmar", contestant carried placard during parade
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Asian beauties at the Miss Universe pageant used the platform to put out strong statements urging the world to listen as they raised their voices on issues concerning the continent and its people.
Miss Singapore Bernadette Belle Wu Ong, who is competing for the title of Miss Universe wore a red and white cape with the words &ldquo;Stop Asian hate&rdquo; painted on it. Posting the look to Instagram, the contestant wrote &lsquo;What is this platform for if I can&rsquo;t use it to send a strong message of resistance against prejudice and violence!&rsquo;
Similarly, Myanmar's Miss Universe contestant, Thuzar Wint Lwin, used the pageant to urge the world to speak out against the military junta that seized power in a Feb. 1 coup.&nbsp; As she paraded with her national costume, she held up a placard that said "Pray for Myanmar". "Our people are dying and being shot by the military every day," she said in a video message for the competition.
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