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Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Shanti Pereira narrowly missed defending her title, finishing second in the women's 200m final at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea with a time of 22.98s, just 0.01s behind China's Chen Yujie. Additionally, Pereira and her teammates set a new national record in the women's 4x100m relay, clocking 44.66s. Earlier, Pereira won silver in the 100m, showcasing her talent despite previous injury setbacks affecting her performance...

SINGAPORE: The Lion City Sailors secured a domestic double with a 1-0 victory over Tampines Rovers in the Singapore Cup final, thanks to a goal from Bart Ramselaar. This win followed their earlier triumph in the Singapore Premier League, where they finished eight points ahead of Tampines. Despite their success domestically, the Sailors missed out on a treble after losing to Sharjah in the AFC Champions League Two final.Source: CNA/nh(kg) Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing noted at the Shangri-La Dialogue that US commitment to the Asia-Pacific is welcomed by counterparts, emphasizing the need for tangible actions. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed a focus on the Indo-Pacific, while acknowledging resource shifts due to global conflicts. Chan stressed building defense capabilities is a long-term commitment transcending political cycles, reflecting a candid atmosphere during discussions with international leaders.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-raoXQig6xg Full...

SINGAPORE: Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim expressed agreement with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's assertion that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza, stating the humanitarian disaster is heartbreaking. He emphasized that the Singapore government's stance aligns with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's view that Israel's actions may breach international law, particularly regarding restrictions on humanitarian aid. Faishal underscored the need for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian support while acknowledging the compassion shown...

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: Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Saturday (May 31) urged greater transparency from China over its military modernisation and deployments as Pacific nations brace for a more assertive Chinese presence.Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue defence meeting in Singapore, Marles...

In May, Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) seized nearly 3.6kg of heroin and arrested 139 individuals during extensive drug raids across various neighborhoods, with the youngest suspect being a 14-year-old student. Significant quantities of other drugs, including cannabis and Ice, were also confiscated, with notable arrests occurring in Tuas and a Geylang hotel, where a 46-year-old was taken for trafficking. CNB emphasized its commitment to combating drug trafficking, stating that severe penalties, including the death...