German defence minister says Ukraine should not agree to sweeping territorial concessions

Tesla is preparing to enter the Indian automobile market by refunding reservation fees to customers who pre-booked its Model 3, signaling a potential launch after years of discussions on import tariffs. Elon Musk announced his plans to visit India this year, coinciding with trade negotiations that may reduce these tariffs, which could benefit Tesla as it faces competition from BYD Co. Furthermore, Tesla has secured a 30-seat office in Mumbai, indicating its commitment to local...

Philippine officials say a mission visited Sandy Cay reef in the disputed South China Sea and unfurled the national flag.Philippine officials refuted Chinese claims of interference during a recent mission to Sandy Cay reef, asserting that no takeover occurred despite China's accusations of illegal boarding by Filipino personnel. The Philippines emphasized its sovereignty by unfurling the national flag on the reef, while denying any Chinese control, labeling Beijing's statements as disinformation. Concurrently, the Philippines and...

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: Opposition parties often urge voters to support them in the name of bringing alternative voices into parliament - but they rarely acknowledge that such voices are already "guaranteed", said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah on Monday (Apr 28)."The opposition's narrative is:...

The third round of US-Iran nuclear talks are progressing well, according to US President Donald Trump, who expressed optimism about reaching a deal soon without military action. While both sides, represented by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, acknowledge serious technical negotiations, Araqchi emphasized cautious optimism due to existing differences. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, while Trump has prioritized diplomatic talks over...

Over 50 million Americans are bracing for severe weather on Monday, particularly in the Midwest, where a storm system is expected to bring damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes, especially in north-central Iowa and surrounding areas. This storm follows recent flash flooding in the Plains that resulted in one fatality and will be accompanied by heightened flooding risks in central Montana and extreme fire weather in the Southwest, with red flag warnings in effect...

Europe's increased defense spending, driven by concerns over US support, is creating lucrative opportunities for Irish tech companies specializing in radar, AI, and surveillance. Despite its military neutrality and the smallest EU defense budget, Ireland is witnessing a surge in interest from its tech sector, with firms like Ubotica and Provizio exploring defense applications for their technologies. The government, facing criticism for its defense spending, is encouraged to enhance capabilities in cybersecurity and dual-use technologies,...