Arab ministers reject Trump’s call to displace Palestinians from Gaza

SINGAPORE: Progress Singapore Party (PSP) founder and chairman Tan Cheng Bock announced his retirement from electoral politics while continuing to support the party. The PSP faced disappointing results in the recent General Election, losing all contested seats and its Non-Constituency MP positions. Despite this setback, Tan expressed hope for future leadership by younger members and reaffirmed the party's commitment to return in five years.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkGoIRj4dA Full Article

SummarySurrey's mayor, Brenda Locke, reassured developers and the public on Friday regarding the city's financial safeguards following allegations that a former finance clerk defrauded taxpayers of over $2.5 million. Despite the concerning revelations, Locke emphasized the integrity of the city's financial management systems. She remains committed to maintaining public trust and ensuring the city's financial security amidst the ongoing investigation. Full Article

Hawaii Settles Plavix Lawsuit for $700 MillionPharmaceutical companies Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi have agreed to pay Hawaii $700 million to settle a lawsuit regarding the safety and efficacy of the blood thinner Plavix, as announced by the state attorney general's office. This settlement follows a court ruling that initially ordered the companies to pay $916 million but was settled for a lower amount before an appeal. Hawaii's Governor Josh Green hailed the settlement as...

The UN reported that 70% of the Gaza Strip is within Israeli militarized zones or under displacement orders, which hampers aid efforts. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq highlighted ongoing Israeli restrictions, including the denial of repair requests for a critical fiber optic cable damaged for over six weeks, affecting humanitarian responders' connectivity. Although a UN team retrieved some fuel supplies from Rafah after weeks of denials, the amount remains insufficient compared to the immense needs, prompting...

Deborah Grushkin, an online shopper from New Jersey, expressed panic over President Trump's decision to end the "de minimis" rule, which allowed low-value packages from China to enter the U.S. without import taxes, fearing price hikes and shortages. The change, aimed at curbing abuse by retailers, is expected to significantly impact U.S. e-commerce and low-income consumers, with economists projecting $10.9 billion in new costs. Critics, including shoppers like Krystal DuFrene and Gee Davis, view this...

Summary A U.S. District Judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing significant cuts and layoffs across numerous federal agencies, part of a broader initiative led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The ruling suggests that the administration may lack the legal authority to proceed without Congressional approval, affecting agencies such as the Office of Management and Budget and the Social Security Administration. This restraining order will remain in effect for at...