Dr Ng will speak at the first plenary session titled “Security Cooperation and Asia-Pacific Prosperity and Stability” on 13 September 2024.
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Israel-Hamas crisis: UN envoy condemns deadly strike on camp in humanitarian zone in Gaza
Khan Younis in Gaza has been devastated amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
Indian Paralympics medallists to get USD 89.3k for gold, USD 59.5k for silver, USD 35.7k for bronze
Those excelling in mixed teams events, like archer Sheetal Devi, will get a cash prize of INR 22.5 lakh (USD 26.7k).
Indian democracy broken for last 10 years, now it is fighting back, says Rahul Gandhi in America
Asked if the last election results give him more hope for a democracy in India, the Congress leader said, “Yeah, I mean, it does. But it’s not good enough to say that the Indian voter is resilient and knowledgeable. Because the Indian voter is informed by a whole set of structures. So, if we don’t have a level playing field, the voter might be very knowledgeable and resilient. It doesn’t really matter,” he said.
Ukraine’s drone attack in Moscow kills woman
Drone attack in Russia leaves one woman dead
90-hectare Jurong Lake Gardens opens with rejuvenated Chinese and Japanese Gardens
In conjunction with the opening of Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the largest edition of ‘Lights by the Lake’ is being held at the Gardens from 8 to 22 September 2024.
Australia plans to introduce legislation to ban minors from using social media
Australia government plans to introduce new legislation his year to ban minors from using social media.
Singapore: Adults to pay more for travel as Public Transport Council revises fares
Around 75,000 graduating students are expected to benefit from this change each year. To extend the validity of their concessionary cards, this year, eligible graduating students will need to tap their existing concessionary card at any ticketing machine located at MRT stations and bus interchanges or visit a ticketing counter from 1 October, 2024.
Gaza crisis: 40 killed after Israeli strikes hit ‘humanitarian zone’ in Al-Mawasi
Local residents told the British media that three strikes targeted tents housing displaced people in the humanitarian zone of al-Mawasi.
UK: Princess Kate completes chemotherapy treatment, focusing on “staying cancer-free”
Kate said she was looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a “few more” public engagements in the coming months when she can.
