China and UK restart economic and financial talks after 6-year hiatus

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: A 17-member steering committee chaired by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has been formed to guide the progressive roll-out of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in Singapore, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced on Thursday (Jul 31).The committee consists of transport industry representatives from companies such...

James Van Der Beek, diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, emphasizes the need for lifestyle changes and early detection, advocating for screenings starting at 45. While continuing his acting career, he shares his journey to raise awareness, noting the importance of addressing even minor symptoms to prevent serious outcomes, and encouraging others to get screened. Want More Context? 🔎

The US plans to impose sanctions on the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), denying visas to their officials, following a UN conference supporting Palestinian statehood. This move is seen as a response to growing international recognition of Palestine and has drawn criticism from Palestinian leaders, who argue it punishes victims rather than addressing alleged Israeli war crimes. Want More Context? 🔎

Microsoft says cyber-espionage campaign ‘poses high risk’ to foreign embassies, diplomats and other groups in Moscow.Microsoft has accused Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) of a cyber-espionage campaign targeting foreign embassies in Moscow, using local ISPs to deploy malware and create backdoors for data theft. This ongoing threat, identified as "Secret Blizzard," poses significant risks to diplomatic entities relying on local internet services, amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization, citing their actions undermining peace efforts with Israel, while Canada, France, and Britain moved towards recognizing Palestinian statehood. The sanctions include visa denials but do not specify individuals; they were timed with an international conference aimed at a two-state solution, amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh won her third gold medal at the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships, finishing the 200-metre butterfly in 2:01.99, just shy of the world record. With this victory, she moves closer to matching Michael Phelps' record of five individual titles at a single world championship, having already secured wins in the 400-metre freestyle and 200-metre individual medley. Want More Context? 🔎