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Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) will field 14 candidates in seven constituencies in the upcoming General Election, secretary-general Lim Tean said on Friday (Apr 18). These include Jalan Besar and Tanjong Pagar GRCs, and Mountbatten, Potong Pasir, Queenstown, Radin Mas, and Yio Chu Kang SMCs. PAR's new candidates include Mahaboob Baatsha, running in Queenstown SMC, and Vigneswari Ramachandran, a seasoned candidate, as they prepare for the...

Summary In an unexpected decision, the Leaders’ Debates Commission cancelled the planned media availabilities after the English-language debate in Montreal, citing an inability to ensure a proper environment for the activities following tensions between journalists and right-wing media, particularly Rebel News. Executive director Michel Cormier made the announcement after a verbal clash between media outlets, and this cancellation marked the third last-minute change by the commission in 48 hours. The situation escalated as Rebel News...

At least 38 people were reported killed and 102 injured in US air strikes on the Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen, according to Houthi-run media. This incident marks one of the deadliest days since the US intensified its military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi group last month, with strikes aimed at degrading their economic power amid ongoing Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes. The US Central Command stated that the strikes were not...

A federal judge, Ellen Hollander, has imposed new restrictions on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), limiting its access to Social Security systems amid concerns from labor unions and retirees about privacy violations and security risks. The injunction permits DOGE staff to access redacted data after training, but questions remain regarding the necessity of such access to detect fraud. The ruling comes in a politically charged environment, following administrative turmoil within the Social Security...

US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels reportedly killed 33 and injured 80, marking one of the deadliest days since the campaign's initiation under President Trump. Targeting the Ras Isa oil port, the strikes aimed to disrupt Houthi funding, though the US Central Command stated they were not intended to harm Yemeni civilians. Following threats from the Houthis against ships linked to Israel, the US campaign has intensified, with strikes now focusing on leadership and urban...

Summary of the Federal Leaders' Debate During the English-language federal leaders' debate in Montreal on April 17, 2025, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney engaged in heated exchanges, particularly regarding Carney's past role as an adviser during economic challenges. Carney defended his record on inflation while facing criticism from Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh about his ties to Brookfield Asset Management. Despite a brief moment of spontaneity in the debate, the...