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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...

Two care workers in Eastleigh were left terrified after their home was attacked by three hooded men who threw rocks into their children's bedroom and slashed the tyres of their vehicles. The mother, who only identified herself as Erica, described the trauma experienced by her six-year-old daughter, who asked why anyone would want to hurt their windows. The family is seeking answers, as Hampshire police investigate the incident and appeal for information about the masked...

In a reflection on the importance of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims, the author recounts a childhood spent in Afghanistan surrounded by beauty and a narrative of hatred towards Israel. Following their family's escape from Taliban rule to Pakistan, they later returned to Afghanistan, gaining access to media and opportunities for understanding the world. Witnessing the devastating impact of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, the author traveled to Israel with a peace-promoting organization, Sharaka, to seek a...

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced that Egypt is intensifying efforts to halt the Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the urgent need for unrestricted humanitarian aid access. He condemned the use of hunger as a weapon against Palestinians, with Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara noting the dire situation in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli aggression. Since October 2023, Israeli offensives have led to the deaths of nearly 54,400 Palestinians, prompting international legal...

Heavy rains have caused devastating flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State, Nigeria, resulting in at least 150 deaths and displacing over 3,000 people since Thursday. The floods, exacerbated by climate change and poor infrastructure, have led to extensive damage, including the destruction of homes and roads, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities, including President Bola Tinubu, have mobilized emergency services, but survivors report a lack of basic aid and support amid ongoing search and rescue operations. Full...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, starting Sunday, is expected to feature an above-normal number of storms, with a 60% chance of 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The names for this season include Andrea, Barry, and Chantal, among others, and are part of a rotating list managed by the World Meteorological Organization. Naming storms aids communication about forecasts...