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Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Fresh off their nerve-jangling, four-day conflict in May, top Indian and Pakistani military delegations have been making the rounds at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, billed as Asia’s premier defence forum. While much of the attention was on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: If Singapore has to choose sides, it will choose the side of principles that uphold an integrated global economic and security order, underpinned by law and sovereignty, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (Jun 1).This way, "states, big and small, have...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Shanti Pereira narrowly missed defending her title, finishing second in the women's 200m final at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea with a time of 22.98s, just 0.01s behind China's Chen Yujie. Additionally, Pereira and her teammates set a new national record in the women's 4x100m relay, clocking 44.66s. Earlier, Pereira won silver in the 100m, showcasing her talent despite previous injury setbacks affecting her performance...

SINGAPORE: The Lion City Sailors secured a domestic double with a 1-0 victory over Tampines Rovers in the Singapore Cup final, thanks to a goal from Bart Ramselaar. This win followed their earlier triumph in the Singapore Premier League, where they finished eight points ahead of Tampines. Despite their success domestically, the Sailors missed out on a treble after losing to Sharjah in the AFC Champions League Two final.Source: CNA/nh(kg) Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing noted at the Shangri-La Dialogue that US commitment to the Asia-Pacific is welcomed by counterparts, emphasizing the need for tangible actions. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed a focus on the Indo-Pacific, while acknowledging resource shifts due to global conflicts. Chan stressed building defense capabilities is a long-term commitment transcending political cycles, reflecting a candid atmosphere during discussions with international leaders.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-raoXQig6xg Full...