Netanyahu threatens to end the Gaza ceasefire unless Hamas releases hostages

SINGAPORE: Police arrested a 40-year-old man for assaulting two women, aged 82 and 30, with a metal rod during an attempted armed robbery on May 13 along Tampines Street 22. Both victims were injured but sent to the hospital conscious; the man was apprehended within three hours of the incident and faces charges that could lead to a jail term of five to 20 years and at least 12 strokes of the cane. The Singapore...

SummaryIn Nuseirat camp, Gaza, Palestinians are facing severe hunger due to ongoing Israeli attacks and a blockade, leading many to queue for charity meals. UNRWA's commissioner-general, Philippe Lazzarini, describes the situation as a 'fabricated, man-made and politically motivated famine,' with 470,000 Gazans in critical need of food. Despite humanitarian aid being ready for entry, border closures have caused food prices to skyrocket, exacerbating the crisis, as children and mothers suffer from acute malnutrition amid a...

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil a new cabinet aimed at distancing his administration from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, featuring a "small, focused" team of fewer than 30 ministers and up to 10 secretaries of state. Justice Minister Gary Anandasangaree will transition to the public safety department, while Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will step down, expressing his honor in serving for seven years. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to...

SummaryMalnutrition rates in Gaza are escalating, with emergency treatments dwindling, risking the future of an entire generation, as reported by a World Health Organisation official. Since Israel's blockade began in March, hunger has reached alarming levels, affecting half a million people, with over 20% of children in a northern Gaza hospital suffering from acute malnutrition. WHO's Rik Peeperkorn warned that without sufficient food, clean water, and healthcare, children could face stunting and cognitive impairments, while...

President Trump is set to speak at a U.S.-Saudi investment summit and sign agreements for cooperation between U.S. agencies and Saudi counterparts, marking a push to strengthen ties despite concerns over human rights. During his visit, Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced significant economic and defense agreements, including a potential $600 billion military equipment purchase. The trip, his first of a four-day Middle East tour, highlights Saudi Arabia's diplomatic importance amid regional tensions...

The US is targeting a multibillion-dollar share of the UK's pork, poultry, rice, and seafood sectors to expand its trade agreement, as stated by Donald Trump's agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins. While the recent deal offers $5 billion in opportunities, the initial agreement only covers $950 million in hormone-free beef and ethanol, raising concerns among British farmers about competition from lower-standard US imports. Rollins indicated that some US producers may adapt to UK standards, but British...