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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: Businessman Sam Goi defended private dinners involving convicted money launderer Su Haijin and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, labour chief Ng Chee Meng, and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, stating they complied with COVID-19 measures. Goi provided specific dates, confirming that gatherings were within...

A 75-year-old man in New York was charged with animal cruelty after authorities discovered nearly 100 cats in his home, many dead and others living in squalid conditions. Following a complaint, SPCA detectives found the residence filled with filth and high ammonia levels, leading to the recovery of over twenty deceased kittens in a freezer. The man, who recently lost his wife, faces multiple misdemeanor charges and could be banned from pet ownership for five...

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff stated that persuading Iran to voluntarily abandon its enrichment program is the most effective way to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons. He supports President Trump's approach of resolving the Iranian conflict through dialogue, emphasizing that this method would lead to a significant change in Iran's nuclear strategy. Iran has agreed to a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the US in Oman, following a postponement due to...

Watch: Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass in the VaticanPope Leo XIV, the first US Pope, celebrated his inaugural Mass at the Vatican, emphasizing the need for the Catholic Church to combat declining faith and societal issues fueled by technology and materialism. In his sermon, he called for unity among cardinals and highlighted the Church's role as a beacon of hope amid global crises. Having previously served in Peru, Leo aims to lead a missionary...

The tribunal will hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ministers to account for the invasion of Ukraine.Kyiv's European allies have approved a special tribunal to hold Russian leaders, including President Putin, accountable for the 2022 Ukraine invasion, as endorsed by EU foreign ministers in Lviv. The tribunal, which respects the immunity of officials in office, aims to ensure that Russia's aggression does not go unpunished, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asserting its importance in deterring...

Spain is facing severe weather conditions, with AEMET issuing orange alerts for storms, hail, and possible snow on higher ground, particularly affecting popular areas like Mallorca and Barcelona. This unusual spring weather is attributed to a low-pressure system from the Atlantic and a cold air mass over the Iberian Peninsula, causing heavy rain and thunderstorms that may persist into next week. In contrast, the UK is enjoying sunny weather with temperatures reaching up to 27°C,...