Passengers aboard the Queen Anne luxury cruise liner in the southern Philippines were plunged into darkness due to piracy threats, with crew members instructing guests to take precautions. The heightened security measures were a response to the militant group Abu Sayyaf, known for kidnappings and ransoms in the region. Despite reassurances from the crew that the risk to the large ship was minimal, the Sulu and Celebes seas remain a hotspot for maritime crime, with Abu Sayyaf targeting smaller vessels in recent years.
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GE2025: Analysts expect ‘major’ Cabinet reshuffle, with defence, finance and DPM roles the ones to watch
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: A major Cabinet reshuffle is expected following the May 3 election, with the roles of finance minister, defence minister and deputy prime minister among the most closely watched, political analysts said.With the People’s Action Party (PAP) securing 65.57 per cent of the national vote,...
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