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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: As Singapore prepares for a general election, concerns over foreign interference in the political process are growing. The Ministry of Home Affairs defines such interference as actions by foreign entities that disrupt local politics, often through disinformation, fake identities, and financial support. While Singapore...

Ye “Cathay” Hua laundered at least $18 million for Xavier Valent’s drug syndicate and is currently serving a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence. An investor, Min Hu, who unknowingly invested over $61,000 in Hua's company, is engaged in a complicated court battle to recover her money, which is crucial for her house deposit. This amount, part of which was a wedding gift from her parents, is small compared to the hundreds of millions handled by Hua's enterprise...

In a significant military operation in north-west Nigeria, notorious bandit kingpin Gwaska Dankarami and 100 of his followers were reportedly killed, disrupting criminal networks that have plagued the region. Dankarami, previously believed to be killed in 2022, was a high-value target linked to an Islamic State-affiliated leader and had been hiding in the Munumu Forest. The operation, which follows a deadly kidnapping incident in Katsina State, reflects ongoing efforts by authorities to restore stability and...

About the AuthorVijay V SinghVijay V Singh has been a journalist since 2008, contributing to The Times of India after working for various print and online media. He specializes in crime reporting and has a strong interest in criminology. In his personal time, Singh enjoys traveling, particularly by bike, as well as reading and playing cricket.Read More Full Article

Lord Peter Hendy, the rail minister and former Transport for London commissioner, has apologized and reported himself to the police after being caught texting while driving a vintage Routemaster bus during a charity tour in London. A passenger witnessed this incident last month, which Hendy described as an "error of judgment." His actions have drawn attention, highlighting concerns about road safety and responsible driving practices. Full Article

China has escalated the trade war with the U.S. by imposing a 125% tariff on American goods in retaliation to President Trump's 145% tariff on Chinese products, impacting the $582.4 billion trade between the two nations. Business owners in Yiwu, China's largest wholesale market, express concerns about the tariffs, with many American customers absent and fears of economic downturns as profits dwindle. Despite the challenges, some exporters believe U.S. buyers will still rely on Chinese...