Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his new Cabinet were officially sworn in at the Istana on May 23. In his inaugural speech, Wong emphasized Singapore’s need to navigate a shifting global order by maintaining strong ties with both the U.S. and China—without taking sides. He pledged consistent, principled diplomacy and named Gan Kim Yong as Deputy PM. Key appointments include K. Shanmugam for national security, Chan Chun Sing for defence, and Ong Ye Kung for social policies. Wong’s leadership marks a pivotal new chapter for Singapore.
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Queen Camilla visited Hexham Racecourse as part of her visit to Northumberland town on Thursday. Her Majesty toured the grounds of the racecourse before unveiling a plaque inside. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Officers are compeleting their latest searches in Portugal, as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Search teams have spent three days scouring scrubland on the outskirts of Lagos in various abandoned structures – using equipment such as a ground-penetrating radar. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride has said the Conservative Party has changed in a speech delivered on Thursday. The shadow chancellor admitted the 2022 mini-budget "was a mistake". "The Conservative Party is needed now more than ever but to win the fight, we will need thoughtfulness," Mr Stride added.
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