Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address

SINGAPORE: A 41-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for attempting to smuggle approximately 4.7kg of heroin at Woodlands Checkpoint on April 16. Officers noticed suspicious behavior from the passenger of a Malaysian-registered car, leading to the discovery of various controlled drugs, including cannabis and Ice, with a combined estimated value of over S$845,500. The man also had additional drugs seized from his residence, and serious legal consequences await those found guilty of drug trafficking in Singapore....

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: The People’s Action Party (PAP) has responded to recent claims made by the Workers’ Party (WP) that 15 policies it had advocated for were later adopted "in some form" by the government.In a post on Saturday (Apr 19) on the PAP’s blog, Petir, the ruling...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Singapore Premier League (SPL) club Lion City Sailors has requested the AFC Champions League Two final be held at Jalan Besar Stadium after opponents Sharjah FC expressed concerns over its suitability. The Sailors emphasized that the stadium meets AFC regulations and has successfully hosted previous matches. They argue that hosting the final in Singapore would uplift local football and showcase the nation’s capability to stage significant events....

SINGAPORE: Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam announced that four new candidates may join the People’s Action Party (PAP) slate for Nee Soon GRC in the upcoming General Election. The potential candidates include Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Ms Goh Hanyan, Mr Jackson Lam, and Ms Lee Hui Ying, though their official status will be confirmed later. The announcement comes as speculation arises that current MPs may not stand for re-election, with the official slate...

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) announced that Harish Pillay, a veteran technologist, will contest in Bukit Gombak SMC in the upcoming General Election. Pillay, with over 40 years of experience in technology and education, aims to revitalize Singapore's vision for the future, focusing on innovation and economic challenges. He is expected to face the ruling People's Action Party's Low Yen Ling, and has pledged to serve as a full-time MP if elected. Full Article

Gwendolyn Neo: Championing Freedom in Parkour Gwendolyn Neo, co-founder of Lion City Parkour, grew up constrained by gender norms that discouraged her from jumping or climbing, unlike her male peers. Through her advocacy for parkour, she aims to restore a sense of freedom for women and children in the sport. Additionally, she fosters community among female practitioners via her Women of Parkour Singapore interest group, promoting inclusivity and empowerment in an often male-dominated activity. Full...