'He brought us back alive': A former hostage remembers Jimmy Carter

SINGAPORE: A fire broke out at Mr. Tan Chee Siah's flat in Toa Payoh, injuring seven people, including a child and a firefighter. The fire, which started in the kitchen while Mr. Tan's wife was home alone, led to the complete destruction of the 10th-floor unit, leaving the family in a difficult financial situation as they seek temporary housing assistance.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-yqpt4p4Ls Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump plans to finalize trade deal decisions this week, with ongoing negotiations with China and the EU, including tariffs and digital services regulations. Notably, pharmaceuticals will be part of the EU deal's 15% tariff, while South Africa seeks to negotiate a trade agreement before a 30% tariff on its exports takes effect. Want More Context? 🔎

Julian Brown, a 21-year-old inventor from Atlanta known for his innovative work on plastic waste conversion, has not been seen since July 9 after posting alarming videos claiming he was under attack. His mother has stated that he is safe but has not provided further details, leaving the circumstances of his disappearance a mystery. Want More Context? 🔎

A man named Waisuddin Akbari, sentenced to 60 days of house arrest and three years of probation for making threats to bomb synagogues in Toronto, caused significant fear within the Jewish community. The lenient sentence has raised concerns about Canada's hate crime laws amid rising antisemitism, prompting calls for reform as the impact of Akbari's threats reverberates throughout the community. Want More Context? 🔎

On July 28, 2025, Israeli settler Yinon Levi fatally shot Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, captured on video, amid a surge of violence in the West Bank that has seen over 1,000 Palestinian deaths since the Gaza genocide began in October 2023. Despite international sanctions on Levi, the broader system of settler colonialism persists, with the Israeli government accelerating land seizures and ignoring an ICJ ruling against its occupation. Want More Context? 🔎

An off-duty NYPD officer, 36-year-old Didarul Islam, was fatally shot in Manhattan by 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who had a history of mental health issues, during a shooting that left four dead. President Trump and local leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, expressed condolences and called for action on gun control, with Hochul advocating for a national assault weapons ban. Want More Context? 🔎