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Clashes between Sudanese paramilitaries and the army in El-Fasher have resulted in at least 57 civilian deaths, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their assault on the city, which has been besieged for nearly a year. The UN reports that the RSF killed over 400 individuals in recent attacks on El-Fasher and nearby camps, with UNICEF warning that 825,000 children are trapped in dire conditions. Amidst ongoing violence, displaced residents face imminent danger, and...

SINGAPORE: The Singapore United Party (SUP) has announced five potential candidates for Ang Mo Kio GRC in the upcoming General Election, led by secretary-general Andy Zhu Laicheng.SUP aims to create a more equitable Singapore and has been engaging residents in the area.The party may face competition from the incumbent People’s Action Party (PAP) and the People's Power Party (PPP), which has also declared its intent to contest the GRC, potentially leading to a three-cornered fight.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpB3X6VcDd8...

Some of Britain’s largest supermarkets and food producers, including Marks and Spencer and J Sainsbury, have urged the EU to finalize a veterinary agreement with the UK government to facilitate smoother exports of food products post-Brexit. In a letter to EU negotiator Maroš Šefčovič, twelve companies highlighted the increased costs due to "unnecessary red tape" and emphasized the economic benefits of reducing border frictions. Amid rising political tensions ahead of local elections, industry leaders expressed...

Summary Fernando Ameth Pinzon, a Canadian citizen since 2004, has never participated in voting, feeling that life in Canada was safe and stable after fleeing Panama due to the U.S. invasion in 1989. His perception shifted as U.S. President Donald Trump began threatening the sovereignty of both Canada and Panama, prompting a reconsideration of the importance of voting for change. This situation highlights how external political pressures can influence individual civic engagement and the perception...

President Donald Trump reportedly blocked Elon Musk from attending a classified meeting related to China, expressing his frustration by questioning Musk's involvement due to his business ties with the country. This incident marks a notable shift from Trump's previous support for Musk, who serves as a special employee in government. The backdrop of this conflict is the ongoing tariff war between the US and China, with escalating tariffs impacting trade relations and prompting severe market...

The IMF has stated that President Trump's tariffs will slow economic growth in some countries but will not lead to a global recession, with notable markdowns to growth forecasts expected. The tariffs have caused trade policy uncertainty, affecting inflation rates differently across regions, and leading to unusual market activities, including sell-offs in the dollar and US government debt. Kristalina Georgieva noted that these challenges stem from higher public debt levels post-COVID-19 and a growing focus...