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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Israel's restrictions on aid to Gaza may breach international humanitarian law, reflecting a notable shift in Singapore's stance amidst growing international criticism of Israel's actions. This was echoed by Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim, aligning with views that Israel is committing war crimes, though Singapore's position remains consistent in advocating for Palestinian rights and humanitarian aid through various initiatives. Recent remarks by European leaders indicate a broader consensus that...

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: After recovering from a bout of sickness, Alicia returned to the office – only to come into contact with a colleague who had contracted COVID-19.After spending just a few hours together, Alicia fell sick again.She believed it was “highly likely” that she had caught...

Under a new six-month nationwide trial, non-life-threatening 995 calls in Singapore will be redirected to the NurseFirst triage helpline to alleviate emergency service pressure. Hosts Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards interview Col Dr David Pflug and Dr Jade Kua about the process, emphasizing that the NurseFirst helpline is designed for non-critical cases while assuring callers that life-threatening emergencies should still call 995 directly. The initiative aims to streamline medical responses and ensure appropriate care is...

SINGAPORE: A study reveals that the Russia-linked site Asianews.io has resurfaced in Singapore after being blocked as Alamak.io. Researchers from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies noted that both sites share the same operator and content, raising concerns about ongoing threats of hostile information campaigns. The Ministry of Home Affairs is monitoring Asianews.io, which has thus far not targeted Singaporeans directly, highlighting the evolving nature of such threats. Full Article

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 FAST SINGAPORE: A deejay is spinning and music is pulsing through the venue. Partygoers, with drinks in hand, dance and sing along to the beat. But it is 3pm and the sun is streaming in through the windows. The location varies – sometimes a...

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 FASTTap here to return to FASTFASTSINGAPORE: The local production of vegetables and seafood continued to fall in 2024, while egg yields grew, according to a report released by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Thursday (Jun 5).Vegetable production fell by about 3 per cent while the figure for seafood dropped by 14 per...