Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world

Jordan's interior ministry announced the closure of the Jordanian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood and banned its ideology and membership, following the arrest of 16 members accused of plotting attacks. Interior Minister Mazen Farraya linked the ban to alleged activities threatening national security, including attempts to destroy documents during the arrests. Despite the ban, the Islamic Action Front (IAF) plans to continue its work, asserting compliance with Jordanian law, while rights groups express concern over...

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: The first five rallies for GE2025 have been approved and are set to take place on Thursday night (Apr 24).Rallies will be held by the People’s Power Party (PPP), Progress Singapore Party (PSP), People’s Action Party (PAP), Workers’ Party (WP) and Singapore Democratic Party...

SummaryChancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated a potential reduction in tariffs on US car imports to the UK as part of trade negotiations, emphasizing that this will not compromise Britain’s food and car safety standards. While discussing the challenges of securing a deal with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Reeves affirmed that tariffs must be mutually beneficial, and the UK will not rush negotiations to ensure they align with national interests. The UK government remains firm...

After the death of Pope Francis, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau shared a memory of their 2017 meeting at the Vatican, where she humorously asked him about his "vice," referring to maple syrup, which made him laugh. She recalled his earnest request for prayers, expressing her deep spirituality and commitment to fostering understanding and compassion among humanity. Grégoire Trudeau has previously described her meeting with the Pope as enriching, emphasizing the importance of unity across different faiths...

Emergency workers are responding to a chemical incident in Oldham, Greater Manchester, where orange fumes were reported emanating from a tanker on West End Street, prompting officials to advise residents to keep doors and windows closed. Roads, including West End Street and Chadderton Way, have been closed as emergency services, including a Hazardous Area Response Team, work to secure the area and manage the situation. Firefighters have been on-site since 3:15 PM, urging the public...

Vatican City – Pope Francis's funeral will take place in the Vatican on Saturday at 10 am local time, with notable attendees including US President Donald Trump and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The ceremony will reflect Pope Francis's desire for simplicity, following his amendments to funeral rites that emphasize humility and his role as a disciple of Christ, rather than a worldly leader. Expected to draw hundreds of thousands, the funeral will feature a variety...