Over the weekend, more than two dozen wildfires erupted in southeastern South Korea, resulting in four deaths and nine injuries. Thousands of firefighters and helicopters were deployed to combat the 29 fires, which burned through 22,000 acres, damaged 162 buildings, and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,000 people. By Monday morning, all but five fires had been extinguished, with the largest blaze in Euiseong County 65% contained.
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SINGAPORE reported 314 provisional suicides for 2024, while the 2023 figure was revised to 434, highlighting the importance of accurate data in suicide prevention efforts and the need for careful communication of statistics to maintain trust. Effective data collection practices from countries like Japan and Norway demonstrate that timely information can significantly improve prevention strategies and outcomes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwW9SWtbRFo Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSINGAPORE: Two individuals were found dead following a fire at a flat in Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on July 22, as reported by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Firefighters extinguished the flames in a second-floor unit, while three neighboring residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation; investigations by SCDF and police are ongoing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hrUiM1N2qU Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSINGAPORE: Prosecutors urged the High Court to review the acquittal of Mr. Pay Teow Heng and Mr. Pek Lian Guan, accused of bribing a Land Transport Authority director, claiming the district judge failed in his duties. The prosecution argued for a "de novo" review due to alleged lapses in the judge's consideration of evidence and reliance on the defense's arguments. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSINGAPORE: Cross-border bus operator Causeway Link (CW) is addressing concerns raised by drivers following a wage strike on July 21, which left thousands of commuters stranded at Johor's BSI Customs. The strike, initiated by around 100 drivers over a revised pay scheme, has since ended, and the company is committed to resolving the issues through dialogue and ensuring service continuity. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreRead 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: Singapore's artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are set to grow beyond training technical specialists, with plans to develop a broader tier of professionals like lawyers and doctors, said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.Speaking at a fireside chat at Fortune's Brainstorm AI Singapore...
Read moreTwo men, Singaporean Wilson Ang and Malaysian Wai Kei Fung, have been charged in connection with the bail of Long Zhihua, a Chinese national involved in a significant jewellery theft in Singapore. Long, who absconded after being released on bail, had pleaded guilty to stealing S$570,000 worth of jewellery, while Ang faces charges for false police reporting and acting as an errant bailor. Want More Context? 🔎
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