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PM Wong sends condolences over death of former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has expressed his condolences over the death of former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, calling him "an inspiration to many". Abdullah died on Monday (Apr 14) at the National Heart …

Condolence Letters on the Passing of Former Prime Minister of Malaysia Abdullah Badawi, 15 April 2025

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has written to Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim and the spouse of former Prime Minister of Malaysia Abdullah Badawi, Jeanne Abdullah, to convey his condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister of Malaysia …

Abdullah Badawi, Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dies At 85

Kuala Lumpu: Former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who promised reforms after taking over from his iron-fisted predecessor Mahathir Mohamad but was criticised for lacklustre leadership, has died, his family said. The 85-year-old passed …

Read-out by President von der Leyen following her phone call with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore

European Commission Read-out Brussels, 15 Apr 2025 Today, President von der Leyen held a warm phone call with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The President praised the excellent cooperation between the European Un...

Singaporeans vote on May 3 in an election that will test Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's leadership

Singapore sets general election date for 3 May in first test for new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

Singapore will hold its next general election on 3 May, marking the first major political test for newly appointed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong since he took over from long-time leader Lee Hsien Loong last year. The election campaign, among the world’s …

No minister can focus on political engagements alone and leave policy design to public service: DPM Heng

SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday (Apr 15) that no minister can focus on political engagements alone and leave the designing of effective policies to the public service. Public service officers play a “critical” role in …

GE2025: CSA urges vigilance against scams and misinformation during election period

SINGAPORE: The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) on Tuesday (Apr 15) cautioned voters on the need for vigilance against cyber threats amid the upcoming General Election. Singapore's parliament was dissolved on Tuesday afternoon, with voters …

Singapore announces general election on May 3, dissolves parliament

Singapore, city skyline and The Merlion, dusk Walter Bibikow | Stone | Getty Images Singapore will head to the polls on May 3, after President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved the city-state's parliament on Tuesday. The Nomination Day will be on April …

Parliament dissolved, all your MPs have vacated their seats. Who's in charge now, explained

You've seen the headlines — Parliament has been dissolved — but you haven't got a clue what that means. Maybe you do have some clue but you aren't quite sure how this all works. Or maybe you're just worried about what will happen between …

Singapore Announces General Elections On May 3, Dissolves Parliament

Singapore: Singaporeans vote on May 3 in an election that will test Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's leadership, as the wealthy city-state faces a turbulent global economy upended by US tariffs. This will be the first electoral battle for the ruling …

[JUST IN] GE2025: Parliament’s dissolved, Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3

Parliament was dissolved today (April 15), and the Writ of Election was issued by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the request of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Nomination Day will be next Wednesday (April 23), and Polling Day is set for Saturday (May 3 …

GE2025: Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23

Singapore will elect 97 MPs in 33 constituencies – 18 group representation constituencies and 15 single seats.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – On May 3, Singaporeans will cast their votes in a general election that will …

Singapore president dissolves parliament, slates elections

April 15 (UPI) -- Singaporeans will need to vote for a new parliament after the nation's president, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, dissolved it Tuesday. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced he advised the president to dissolve parliament while alluding to …

PM Wong calls election at time of ‘profound changes in the world’

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singaporeans have to decide on the team that should lead the nation.PHOTO: ST FILE Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he has called a general election now as the world is …

Singapore calls for May polls as Wong seeks mandate to tackle high living costs

Singapore’s government called for a May 3 election as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong seeks a mandate to tackle cost-of-living concerns and lead a nation that has long benefitted from global trade into a complicated new era. Wong called on President Tharman …

Opposition parties ramp up election preparations, as some criticise date of Polling Day

SINGAPORE - The various opposition parties will ramp up efforts to win over voters, as some expressed concerns over the short runway to the general election. Parliament was dissolved on April 15, with Nomination Day on April 23. Singaporeans will head to …

Singapore to Hold General Election on May 3 Amid Economic Concerns and Rising Cost of Living

Singapore has announced that it will hold its national election on May 3, 2025, as the nation grapples with economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and trade concerns. The election comes at a time of heightened tension surrounding potential U.S. tariffs …

Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for 3 May election

Singapore's parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for general elections in which the city-state's long-ruling People's Action Party (PAP) will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The election will be …

Sixth Ukraine Action Summit Drew Over 600 Advocates to Support Peace for Ukraine

Organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine, the Summit featured 450 Capitol Hill meetings and direct engagement with top U.S. lawmakers from all states. WASHINGTON DC, MD, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sixth …

'Flowers of Ukraine' a Rare Russian Perfume Bottle from 1914 to be Auctioned

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume bottles will land in new collections when it is sold by the Perfume …

MITI Partners to Elevate Aeronautical Futures for Students Across Texas

Advance Air Mobility for Future Jobs SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McQueen Innovative Transport Inc. (MITI), a trailblazer in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with …

U.S. Government Receives Failing Grade Amid Growing $158.6 Trillion Debt

Truth in Accounting releases its annual Financial State of the Union on Tax Day CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Americans file their taxes, Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released its latest Financial State of …

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

Custom Apparel and Tariff Uncertainty: Bolt Printing’s Perspective

Bolt Printing addresses the challenges posed by shifting global trade policies and tariffs, emphasizing their significant impact on the custom apparel industry. BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Edward DuCoin Joins ABA Criminal Justice Section to Support Justice Reform

LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edward DuCoin, entrepreneur and author of the forthcoming book Indicted Loyalty, Convicted Logic, has joined the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Criminal Justice Section. …

Harris At Least Mentioned Fed Contracts to Small Businesses in 2024, Says Bruce de Torres, ASBL Communications Director

But the media seems to have exaggerated her statement de Torres adds PETALUMA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “On September 4, 2024, Kamala Harris told North Hampton, New Hampshire, ‘We will increase federal contracts …

NPAC Launches National Accreditation Program to Advance Excellence in Nurse Practitioner Education and Training

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC) is proud to announce the official launch of its National Accreditation Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated …

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

U.S. Representative Greg Landsman Honored with 2025 Friend of CACFP Award

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Congressional Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of CACFP Award. This prestigious …

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative 1977 Perfumes Hit the Auction Block

Only 25 Sets of these perfumes were created by Stuart Devlin and Stanley Hall LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume …

Children affected by war receive support in new OSCE-equipped spaces in Ukraine

Three dedicated centres equipped to provide psychological assistance to children affected by war and their caregivers were opened on 15 April — two in Vinnytsia and one in Pohrebyshche. The initiative is implemented by the OSCE Support Programme for …

Albanian authorities make social media work for youth crime prevention at OSCE workshop

Representatives from Albanian authorities joined child-protection specialists and young people in Tirana on 14–15 April to explore how social media can be used to prevent youth involvement in crime. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Transnational …

CareSource awarded Nevada Medicaid Managed Care contract

HENDERSON, Nev., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Care Financing and Policy has awarded CareSource, a nationally-recognized, nonprofit managed care organization, a contract for the …

SME Applauds Executive Order to Accelerate Domestic Mineral Production and Strengthen U.S. National Security

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) today expressed strong support for President Trump’s Executive Order, Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, which directs …

Former DOT Deputy General Counsel Brian Stansbury Joins Hunton’s Environmental Team in Washington

Washington, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Stansbury, a highly-regarded environmental attorney and former Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in Washington. As a …

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

U.S.-Based Fractional Hiring Surges Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Startups Rush to Domestic Talent Pools as Offshore Costs Rise — AI Supercharges U.S. Output ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With fears mounting over new tariffs on offshore services, startups across the U.S. are …

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …