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Forum: Pair traffic enforcement with reset in driver education

Two officers suspended in Ukraine over claims they fled Kyiv shooting

Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Klimenko leaving a supermarket following a shooting in Kyiv on April 18, 2026.
Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Klimenko leaving a supermarket following a shooting in Kyiv on April 18, 2026.

In official filing to US, S’pore denies trade surplus, rejects claims exports due to excess capacity

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said it understands US concerns with structural excess capacity and is ready to further engage the US on this issue.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry said it understands US concerns with structural excess capacity and is ready to further engage the US on this issue.

US Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping

A man, whose family requested a Hmong interpreter, is detained after ICE agents and other law enforcement officers conducted an immigration raid at his home, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S., January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis
A man, whose family requested a Hmong interpreter, is detained after ICE agents and other law enforcement officers conducted an immigration raid at his home, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S., January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Masked security agents raid Russian newspaper in Moscow and arrest journalist

A man enters a building housing the office of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta during a reported search by security services as part of an unspecified investigation, in Moscow, Russia, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov
A man enters a building housing the office of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta during a reported search by security services as part of an unspecified investigation, in Moscow, Russia, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov

Seoul clamps down on vaping in no-smoking zones

From April 24, the use and sale of vapes will be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes.
From April 24, the use and sale of vapes will be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes.

Acting US Attorney-General Blanche says Trump has ‘right’ to influence investigations

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Japanese bereaved family sues over ‘hostage justice’

The family of Mr Shizuo Aishima (centre), who was falsely accused of unauthorised export of sensitive equipment and died after prolonged detention, is seeking 170 million yen (S$1.37 million) in damages.
The family of Mr Shizuo Aishima (centre), who was falsely accused of unauthorised export of sensitive equipment and died after prolonged detention, is seeking 170 million yen (S$1.37 million) in damages.

Trump has discussed firing US Attorney-General Pam Bondi

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo

Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US

A man walks past the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov
A man walks past the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov

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