Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

Newly released security footage reveals Svetlana Dali allegedly sneaking onto a Delta flight from JFK to Paris without a ticket on November 26, 2022. Dali, seen blending in with other passengers, bypassed TSA checks and later acknowledged her actions were illegal. After being spotted onboard, she was detained in France and sent back to the U.S., where she faces stowaway charges, while authorities have since implemented additional security measures to prevent similar incidents. Full Article

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on the arbitrary detention practices in Tunisia, calling for the government to cease its crackdown on dissent and release all detainees amid trials of opposition figures on conspiracy charges. The report highlighted concerns over President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule since dissolving parliament in 2021, with arrest campaigns targeting political leaders, journalists, and activists, undermining the democratic gains from the 2011 Arab Spring. Saied labeled the accused as "traitors and terrorists,"...

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: The Workers' Party (WP) announced four new candidates, including Mr. Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik for Sengkang GRC and Mr. Kenneth Tiong for Aljunied GRC, at a press conference unveiling their manifesto. Ms. Siti Alia Abdul Rahim Mattar, a lawyer, and Ms. Eileen Chong Pei...

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington following inconclusive EU-US talks regarding tariffs that currently impact steel, aluminum, and cars. Meloni, who has established a rapport with Trump and advocates for negotiations rather than retaliation, aims to clarify US demands, as EU negotiators have reported a lack of transparency. While she has supported an EU proposal to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods, US tariffs are expected to remain, with...

The Easter weekend in London will see significant Tube and Overground closures, including the Piccadilly and Elizabeth lines, affecting travel from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Key disruptions include the Piccadilly line closure between Acton Town and Uxbridge, Elizabeth line stops at Acton Main Line, Hanwell, and West Ealing, and multiple Docklands Light Railway and Overground line closures. Passengers are advised to check the TfL journey planner for updates to ensure smooth travel during the...

Power Outage and Traffic Disruptions in SilverdaleOn Thursday around 2 PM, Silverdale experienced a power outage affecting traffic lights and the Z gas station's fuel supply. As New Zealanders embark on the long Easter weekend, strong winds from ex-cyclone Tam have led to fallen trees on roads, particularly State Highway 29 in Te Poi, resulting in hazardous driving conditions and multiple crashes on the Kaimai Range. Travelers are reporting frightening conditions due to the high...