Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war's 3rd anniversary

Four men, including former director Samuel Sim Choon Hock, were charged for cheating and falsifying accounts to fraudulently obtain government grants under Workforce Singapore's Professional Conversion Programmes. Their actions resulted in the disbursement of over S$89,000 in salary support and course fee subsidies by misrepresenting salaries and employment statuses between 2018 and 2019. Want More Context? 🔎

The Shire of Derby is initiating negotiations to transfer control of Derby Port back to the Kimberley Ports Authority due to over $1.2 million in losses and unsustainable operational costs. Commissioner Jeff Gooding emphasized the need for a satisfactory agreement to protect community interests and ensure future trade discussions, while former president Peter McCumstie suggested final negotiations should be handled by the incoming elected council. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel said ‘terrorist organisations’ were motivated to exact revenge on it due to its recent military campaigns against Iran and in Gaza.Israel's National Security Council has heightened travel warnings for Israelis in the UAE, citing increased risks of attacks by groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, driven by recent military operations in Gaza and Iran. The NSC advises against non-essential travel and warns of potential threats, particularly during Jewish holidays, despite the UAE's reputation as a...

Inside an Atlanta art studio, artist Basil Watson is crafting a statue of Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero and former slave, to be placed at the South Carolina State House. This landmark statue, a first for honoring an individual African American on the Capitol grounds, symbolizes Smalls' journey from slavery to statesmanship and reflects a bipartisan effort to acknowledge African American history. Want More Context? 🔎

US envoy Steve Witkoff to visit aid distribution sites in Gaza to assess ‘dire situation on the ground’: White HouseUS envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza to evaluate aid distribution amidst growing international concern over Israel's starvation policies, which have reportedly led to over 1,000 deaths since May. This visit follows a recent spike in violence and aims to secure a plan for increased food aid while addressing the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the ongoing...

An air traffic controller at Ronald Reagan National Airport failed to warn an American Airlines jet of an approaching Army helicopter before their collision in January, resulting in 67 fatalities, as revealed during NTSB hearings. The controller, overwhelmed by traffic, did not communicate effectively, highlighting concerns over safety practices at the busy airport. Want More Context? 🔎