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Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party narrowly missed a majority in Canada's Parliament, securing 169 of 343 seats amidst challenges from the Conservative Party, which won 143. The election was heavily influenced by President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, shifting public sentiment and leading to Carney's success despite being a first-time candidate. Moving forward, Carney must navigate a challenging agenda while defending Canada against potential economic repercussions from U.S. policies, emphasizing the need for cooperation...

The Revolutionary Guard has distanced itself from a recent blast amid accusations that the cargo involved contained military-grade materials associated with Iran's missile program. This distancing comes as criticism grows over conflicting official accounts and the government's response following the disaster. The situation highlights tensions surrounding accountability and transparency in the aftermath of the incident. 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 FAST SINGAPORE: People’s Power Party (PPP) candidates, speaking at their third rally on Tuesday (Apr 29), took issue with a number of transport-related issues in Singapore, going as far as calling the Ministry of Transport a “mess”.Mr William Lim, one of PPP’s candidates for...

Approximately 55,000 workers in Los Angeles County have initiated a two-day strike led by SEIU Local 721, citing failed contract negotiations and 44 alleged labor law violations. The strike, which affects various sectors including public services and health care, follows significant challenges faced by public workers after the January wildfires. Union leaders claim the county's proposal includes no cost-of-living increase while the county continues to invest in new office space, prompting concerns about the prioritization...

President Donald Trump humorously expressed his desire to become the next pope while speaking to reporters outside the White House following the death of Pope Francis. He mentioned he has no specific preferences for the new pontiff but highlighted Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York as a notable candidate. Trump, en route to a rally celebrating his first 100 days back in office, was seen wearing a 'Gulf of America' MAGA hat and boarded Air...

After performing two sold-out concerts at Toronto's Rogers Centre, American rock band Metallica donated $40,000 to the Daily Bread Food Bank. The donation was made through their philanthropic foundation, All Within My Hands, and aims to support families in need throughout the city during a critical period. This charitable act highlights Metallica's commitment to giving back to the community in which they perform. Full Article