Man who allegedly molested stewardess on flight to Singapore to be charged

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Singapore's leaders paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died at 88, highlighting his compassion and dedication to humanity. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed their condolences and recalled their meetings with the pontiff, emphasizing his message of peace. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong praised his efforts for interfaith dialogue, while Minister Edwin Tong remembered him as a disarming figure with a sense of humor,...

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 FASTTap here to return to FASTFASTSINGAPORE: Since Singapore's May 3 polls were called, there has been a surge in the number of General Election-related online videos created using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. CNA detected 73 such videos posted between Apr 15 and Apr 19, surpassing the 64 posted in the previous month, all...

SINGAPORE: Pope Francis, who died at 88, was revered by the Catholic Church in Singapore as a beacon of mercy and compassion, advocating for unity, peace, and environmental action. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, just before his death, and he requested a humble burial outside the Vatican. The Archdiocese praised his commitment to inclusivity and his efforts to uplift the marginalized during his papacy. Full Article

SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) announced that Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean will not contest the new Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, led by Minister Indranee Rajah. The team includes Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha, and newcomer Valerie Lee, who aims to focus on cost of living, families, and infrastructure. The Singapore Democratic Alliance plans to contest the GRC, which PAP previously won with 64.16% of the vote in 2020. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) will field four new candidates in the Nee Soon GRC for the upcoming General Election, with Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam remaining as the sole incumbent. The newcomers include Goh Hanyan, Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Jackson Lam, and Lee Hui Ying, while incumbents Louis Ng, Carrie Tan, and Derrick Goh will not be contesting. In the last election, PAP secured 61.9%...

China's commerce ministry has condemned countries that engage in trade deals with the United States that disadvantage China, labeling such actions as "selfish." In the ongoing tariff conflict, while most nations face a standard 10% tariff from the US, China is subjected to tariffs as high as 145% on various products, prompting Beijing to impose retaliatory duties of 125% on American goods. The statement emphasizes China's intention to implement countermeasures against nations that appease Washington...