China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.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: During the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) manifesto launch, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong introduced the party's slate of 116 candidates, which included familiar faces and newcomers. Observers noted three individuals, including Mr. Ahmad Firdaus Daud and Mr. Mustaffa Kamal, who were not officially introduced but...

Canada’s Mark Carney and Europe’s leaders are responding differently to Donald Trump’s undermining of the liberal international order, with Carney embracing confrontation while Keir Starmer opts for restraint. Allies like Japan and South Korea are also treading carefully, balancing their security reliance on the US with the need to establish autonomy. As the Pax Americana wanes, advanced democracies must gradually reduce dependency on Washington while managing immediate challenges, recognizing that building independent military and economic...

A newly announced program aimed at assisting Canadian businesses facing costly counter-tariffs may not sufficiently protect all manufacturing firms from negative impacts, according to industry observers. One such company, PhiBer Manufacturing in rural Manitoba, is already experiencing the financial strain, as evidenced by CEO Derek Friesen, who holds paperwork showing tens of thousands of dollars in tariffs incurred while importing essential U.S.-made components for Canadian products. The situation highlights ongoing challenges within the manufacturing sector...

The Houses of Parliament has launched a limited edition Toby jug of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, priced at £35, which has sparked mixed reactions regarding its resemblance to the PM. Many collectors have humorously noted that the jug appears to resemble TV pundit Piers Morgan instead of Starmer, with only 1,500 pieces available worldwide, each handmade in Stoke-on-Trent. In addition to the jug, the gift shop offers a variety of political memorabilia, including plush toys...

Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showcased her extraordinary speed by dominating a race against other parents at her son's school sports day. The three-time Olympic champion, known as the third-fastest woman in history, humorously noted on social media that she hadn't been banned from participating yet. Fraser-Pryce also expressed pride in her son, who secured first place in his own race, highlighting their shared achievements on the track. Full Article

FIRST ON FOX: Minister Dominique Alexander, a Dallas activist known for advocating to defund the police, is publicly supporting 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, accused of fatally stabbing Texas track star Austin Metcalf. Alexander's organization, Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), is working to facilitate Anthony's bond process, which was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. His history of activism includes close ties with former Rep. Cori Bush, and recent comments criticizing Metcalf's father have drawn attention to...