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Hind Kabawat, recently appointed as Syria's Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, stands out as the only woman among 23 male ministers in President Ahmed al-Shara’s interim government, marking a significant shift towards inclusivity in a post-Assad regime. With a background in diplomacy and activism, Kabawat aims to transform her ministry into a supportive entity for the vulnerable, emphasizing cooperation and trust among a diverse team. Despite inheriting challenges in a struggling nation, she is...

Small business owners in Brentwood, Missouri, are suing the city over its use of eminent domain to acquire their properties for a $436 million redevelopment project, which they argue is based on a vague and unjustified blight designation. The Institute for Justice claims that the city improperly labeled their thriving businesses as blighted, using minor issues as a pretext for the seizure, despite Missouri laws restricting such actions. This case highlights ongoing legal and ethical...

Gmail users are warned of a phishing scam targeting their passwords, where fake emails mimic legitimate Google communications, urging users to follow links that could lock them out of their accounts. The warning follows a sophisticated attack highlighted by developer Nick Johnson, who received a phishing email that asked him to sign in on a fake Google page. Google advises users to set up two-factor authentication and Password Alerts to enhance security, stressing that they...

Russian forces intercepted over 100 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions, leading to flight suspensions at all four Moscow airports and nine other regional airports. The drone strikes occurred just before a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire announced by President Putin for the upcoming Victory Day celebrations, with two injuries reported in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russia launched at least 20 Shahed drones at Kharkiv, injuring four and damaging a major market, as Ukraine called for a longer...

The BYD EV cars are displayed at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2025. Following the recent election, the new Liberal government in Canada faces significant challenges, particularly related to tariffs. In the previous fall, Canada imposed a 100 percent tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, a decision that is now being questioned by critics, including Canadian canola farmers. This situation underscores the complexities of trade policy and its...

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: Two businesses under nail salon chain Nail Palace on Tuesday (May 6) appealed against the jail term given to their managing director for failing to comply with court orders to protect consumers.Managing director Kaiden Cheng appealed to have his four-month jail term replaced with...