South Sudan is 'on the brink,' U.N. warns amid renewed violence

SummaryThe UK government has announced new rules barring asylum claims from foreign nationals convicted of sex crimes, following the case of Abdul Ezedi, who assaulted a woman and her children before committing suicide. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips emphasized the government's commitment to women's safety, stating that current laws inadequately address serious crimes, particularly those with sentences under 12 months. The changes include stricter asylum procedures, fines for fraudulent immigration advisors, and the introduction of AI...

On April 28, 2025, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced the challenge of U.S. President Donald Trump's interference in Canadian politics as he cast his vote in the federal election. Trump suggested Canadians should consider voting to become the 51st state, which allowed Liberal Leader Mark Carney to campaign on the promise of effectively handling U.S. relations. Poilievre, who has spent over two decades in Parliament and became Conservative leader in 2022, emphasized Canadian sovereignty and...

Canadians voted in an election scrambled by Trump’s threatsCanadians participated in a pivotal election influenced by President Trump's trade war and annexation threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party holding a slight lead over Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. The election is deemed crucial for shaping Canada's future response to U.S. pressures, particularly regarding tariffs and resource management. Meanwhile, Putin declared a three-day cease-fire in Ukraine, prompting skepticism from Ukraine's foreign minister, as Trump urged an...

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: Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, promised voters in Pasir Ris-Changi Group Representation Constituency (GRC) that she would revitalise the town and improve transport connections, adding that this can only happen with support from voters.At a rally by the People’s Action...

In 2024, regional military spending experienced a notable increase, driven by ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon, as reported by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The report highlighted that while these regional tensions contributed to the rise, Europe was the primary force behind the overall escalation in global military expenditures. This surge reflects heightened concerns over security and geopolitical instability in various regions around the world. Full Article

A historic Black church in downtown Memphis, Clayborn Temple, which was pivotal to Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 campaign, caught fire early Monday, leading to significant damage, with the interior declared a total loss. Memphis Fire Chief Gina Sweat indicated that investigations are ongoing, involving local authorities and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The temple, currently undergoing a $25 million restoration, is revered as a symbol of the civil rights movement,...