Ex-teacher 'to die in prison' after new abuse sentence

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has appointed National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat as chairman of the Chinese Community Liaison Group (CCLG) effective May 23, succeeding Law Minister Edwin Tong, who remains an adviser. Wong expressed confidence in Chee's ability to strengthen ties with Chinese community organizations and praised Tong's contributions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Established in 2000, the CCLG aims to enhance the government's relationship with Chinese community groups. Full Article

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The fifth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran commenced on Friday in Rome, with both sides holding firm on conflicting positions. Iran refuses to halt uranium enrichment, while the US demands its complete cessation and is open to discussing the dismantling of Iran's nuclear program. As doubts grow regarding the likelihood of an agreement, US officials have indicated potential military options to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and European...

Summary Linda Mangalathu, a longtime resident of Scarborough, Toronto, is facing severe plumbing issues after a minor basement flood escalated into a significant problem. Three weeks later, she has been forced to vacate her home as her front yard is now a construction zone, and both her contractor and the city have been unable to identify the source of the persistent water leak. Her situation highlights the struggles of homeowners dealing with unexpected and unresolved...

SummaryLyudmila Vasilyeva, an 84-year-old Russian activist and survivor of the Siege of Leningrad, was fined 10,000 rubles for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine by holding a placard that urged peace. Her conviction is part of a broader crackdown on dissent concerning military actions since the invasion began in 2022. Despite her past criticisms and multiple detentions, she continues to advocate for peace, reflecting on the horrors of war that marked her childhood during World...

Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his girlfriend Sarah Milgrim, 26, were remembered as kind-hearted individuals who sought peace, with plans for an engagement. Tragically, they were shot dead by 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez outside a Jewish heritage celebration in Washington, D.C., prompting charges of murder and terrorism against him. Rodriguez, described as a hate-fueled terrorist, had traveled to the area with a firearm, and the FBI is investigating any potential co-conspirators. Full Article