Regional strikes: Israel attacks Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza in one day

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng has requested Prime Minister Lawrence Wong not to assign him a government position, focusing instead on his parliamentary duties and union responsibilities. Ng, who won the Jalan Kayu constituency with 51.47% of the vote, also apologized for past remarks perceived as disrespectful during a 2017 education dialogue and clarified he had no further interactions with convicted money launderer...

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) presented its legal argument to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging immediate protection for the UN agency’s humanitarian operations in Palestinian territories amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. OIC Assistant Secretary-General Ambassador Samir Diab condemned Israel’s policies against UN agencies and called for international support for the UNRWA, emphasizing the need for Israel to cease its aggression and illegal legislation. Since March 2, Israel's blockade has exacerbated...

DoorDash has announced its acquisition of UK food delivery service Deliveroo for £2.9 billion, paying 180p per share in cash. This comes as Deliveroo, which operates in nine countries, has faced fierce competition and only recently reported its first annual profit after struggling since its London IPO four years ago. DoorDash CEO Tony Xu stated that the merger will leverage DoorDash's operating strengths and Deliveroo's local expertise to enhance innovation and execution in the food...

The Department of Education has paused federal grant funding for Harvard University, making it ineligible for new research grants until it meets compliance criteria, citing poor management and failure to address antisemitism on campus. Harvard has condemned the action as retaliatory and illegal, asserting its commitment to academic freedom and diversity. The ongoing conflict stems from investigations into the university's practices, with potential implications for its tax-exempt status, which both parties dispute. Full Article

Sir Keir Starmer has initiated a review of Britain's war plans due to increasing threats from Russia, particularly concerning its support for Ukraine. The Cabinet Office is updating the homeland defense plan to address potential missile, cyber, and nuclear attacks, including scenarios for protecting government officials and maintaining services during wartime. Recent assessments revealed vulnerabilities in the UK's air defenses, prompting calls for a missile defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome, amidst a surge...

A boat capsized near San Diego on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least three people, who are believed to be migrants. The Coast Guard and local authorities initiated a search for additional victims, reporting that around nine individuals are currently missing, while at least four others were hospitalized. The boat, suspected to be involved in human smuggling, had an estimated 18 people on board, including at least two children, prompting extensive rescue efforts...