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During a virtual meeting with global leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the urgency of addressing the climate crisis. Xi reiterated China's commitment to advancing climate initiatives while implicitly criticizing Donald Trump's tariff policies as "protectionism." The meeting included notable figures such as Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, among others, highlighting a collaborative effort to tackle environmental challenges. Full Article

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: The first five rallies for GE2025 have been approved and are set to take place on Thursday night (Apr 24).Rallies will be held by the People’s Power Party (PPP), Progress Singapore Party (PSP), People’s Action Party (PAP), Workers’ Party (WP) and Singapore Democratic Party...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The National Solidarity Party (NSP) released its manifesto after Nomination Day, advocating for the removal of GST on essentials and mandatory National Service for male citizens. Titled “Your Future, Our Priority,” the 14-page document includes proposals for education reform, healthcare accessibility, and housing affordability, emphasizing youth involvement and responsible spending. NSP aims to contest Sembawang and Tampines GRCs, promoting constructive policies to enhance Singapore's future. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced his retirement from politics after nearly 15 years, stating it was time for new leadership ahead of the 2025 General Election. In a heartfelt Facebook post, he noted his dedication to public service and expressed confidence in his successor, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Heng, who overcame health challenges, emphasized the importance of contributing to Singapore's future and urged support for the new slate of candidates in East...

SINGAPORE: Shipping lawyer Gho Sze Kee, representing the People’s Action Party (PAP), will contest against independent candidate Jeremy Tan in Mountbatten SMC, aiming for a more inclusive society. Ms. Gho replaces four-term MP Lim Biow Chuan, while Mr. Tan, a retired individual living close to Mountbatten, expresses a desire to represent residents effectively. The constituency has 22,754 eligible voters, with ongoing interest from the People's Alliance for Reform to contest in the area. Full Article

SINGAPORE: A three-cornered fight is set for Ang Mo Kio GRC, with the incumbent PAP team led by Lee Hsien Loong facing the PPP and the debutant SUP. Candidates filed their nomination papers on April 23, with Mr. Lee addressing supporters about the challenges ahead and urging trust in his team. Ang Mo Kio GRC has 161,235 registered voters, with PAP previously securing 71.91% of votes in 2020. Full Article