World Briefs

rinidad and Tobago declares new state of emergency

port-of-spain: Trinidad and Tobago declared a new state of emergency Tuesday, only about a month after the end of the previous one, as authorities in the Caribbean nation continue to grapple with high levels of violent crime. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar cited credible reports of attacks planned against law enforcement officers in reimposing the emergency, which grants the government additional powers, including to make arrests and conduct searches without warrants.

Singapore expands foreign workforce,

singapore: Singapore on Tuesday announced an expansion of its foreign manpower policy, opening eight service-sector jobs to workers from more countries, including India, from September and introducing a new work pass from 2027 to attract global talent in emerging technologies. Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said eight occupations in social, food, and air transport services will be added to the Non-Traditional Source (NTS) Occupation List from September.