In the wake of a controversial decision by Hong Kong’s top court to allow foreign judges to participate in cases, the city’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law. However, with increasing pressure from Beijing to assert control over the city’s legal system, the future of foreign judges in Hong Kong remains uncertain. As tensions continue to rise between pro-democracy activists and the Chinese government, the role of foreign judges may soon be put to the test.
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Singapore prepared to contribute to Gaza reconstruction once permanent ceasefire reached
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: Singapore expressed readiness to aid Gaza's reconstruction following a permanent ceasefire, supporting the Egypt-proposed Arab Reconstruction Plan which aims to replace Hamas' governance with interim bodies. Additionally, Singapore has pledged over US$17 million in humanitarian aid and is initiating new programs to bolster...
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