How Will the New Syria Be Governed?

Summary Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has visited the Alberta riding he aims to represent after losing his Ottawa-area seat, which he held for over 20 years, in the recent general election. He is currently awaiting a byelection, which will not occur for at least 30 days and may take longer. This transition marks a significant shift in Poilievre's political career as he seeks to establish his presence in a new constituency. 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 FASTSINGAPORE: Following the 2025 General Election, analysts indicate that opposition parties, having secured less than 12.5% of the votes, must reassess their political strategies or risk irrelevance. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) improved its vote share to 65.57%, while the Workers' Party (WP) gained...

When President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in early April, he acknowledged his unfulfilled promise to end the Gaza war, which saw renewed violence after a cease-fire collapsed. With Netanyahu planning an "intensive" escalation in Gaza, Israeli officials believe force is necessary to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, while analysts warn this could extinguish any remaining hope for peace. Trump's disengagement from the conflict contrasts sharply with the Biden...

Summary of Recent Events in Peru's Gold Mining Conflict Thirteen gold miners were found dead in an underground shaft at a site operated by La Poderosa in Peru's Pataz Province, amid increasing violence over illegal mining as gold prices rise. A video purportedly showing the miners being executed has surfaced, although its authenticity is unverified, and two suspects have been arrested. In response to the killings, President Dina Boluarte has suspended mining activities for 30...

Pro-Palestine protests erupted near the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, where celebrities gathered under the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," overseen by Vogue's Anna Wintour and co-chaired by stars like Pharrell Williams and LeBron James. Demonstrators brandished "Free Palestine" banners and flags, clashing with police as tensions rose, particularly as counter-protesters appeared with Israeli flags. The Met Gala, known for its extravagant celebrations, has a history of protests, with this year's event drawing...

Nineteen prospective jurors have advanced through the first day of jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs, a prominent figure in hip-hop, used his power to sexually abuse and exploit victims over decades, facing charges that could lead to life imprisonment. Evidence includes a surveillance video from 2016 showing Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and the trial is expected to feature explicit content,...