The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world

Salt Lake City adopted three new city flags to honor LGBTQ rights, trans rights, and Juneteenth in response to a new Utah law that bans flying such flags at public buildings. Presented by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the flags aim to symbolize inclusion and acceptance in a conservative state, where the law imposes fines for unsanctioned flag displays. Although the law is intended to promote political neutrality, Governor Spencer Cox expressed concerns about its broad restrictions,...

A significant police operation in East Auckland monitored gang members during a memorial drive, resulting in multiple arrests and heightened tensions. Objects were thrown at police at Botany Junction, leading to three arrests and the seizure of three motorbikes. Authorities are continuing their investigation and anticipate further arrests related to driving offenses and aggressive behavior, as expressed by Counties Manukau Police Inspector Adam Pyne, who voiced disappointment over the gang members' conduct during the event....

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary refrained from declaring his team "back" after their convincing victory over the Broncos at Magic Round, although players like Liam Martin noted positive signs of improvement. The win helped Penrith rise from the bottom of the ladder, yet they remain in the bottom four as they prepare for a challenging match against the Cowboys. Despite losing key players, the team demonstrated strong defensive performance, with Nathan Cleary showcasing his skills, reminiscent...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced an impending military offensive in Gaza aimed at capturing territory and defeating Hamas, coinciding with Donald Trump's upcoming diplomatic trip. The offensive is expected to exacerbate humanitarian crises, with over two million Palestinian civilians facing starvation due to Israel's blockade, which has drawn international condemnation for violating humanitarian principles. Critics argue that the prolonged conflict serves Netanyahu's political interests rather than national security, as public support for the...

SummaryChinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Morocco highlights the strengthening economic ties between China and Morocco, with significant investments in the automotive and energy sectors. Morocco, a strategic connector to Europe, has seen a boom in Chinese companies establishing operations, particularly in electric vehicle manufacturing, as it adapts to trade restrictions from the U.S. and Europe. However, Morocco faces a delicate balancing act between its growing partnership with China and its longstanding strategic relationship with...

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: Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) will resume giving 2025 guidance when the impact of United States tariffs becomes clearer, it said on Wednesday (May 7) after posting a stable first-quarter net profit that missed expectations."The world order has been disrupted by US tariffs. While...