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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Mar 20) congratulated Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on his successful re-election.Mr Anutin became the first Thai premier to be voted back to office in two decades after cruising through a parliamentary vote on Thursday. His Bhumjaithai Party had won Thailand’s general election last month“Singapore and Thailand share a substantive and enduring friendship, underpinned by strong economic cooperation, close institutional links, and robust people-to-people ties,” Mr Wong said in a congratulatory letter.Singapore and Thailand’s partnership has expanded into new areas such as food security, carbon credits, renewable energy and healthy ageing, Mr Wong…

Slovenia heads to the polls on Sunday in a closely contested race between incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob and right-wing former Prime Minister Janez Jansa.Opinion polls currently suggest no clear winner between Golob’s Freedom Movement (GS) and Jansa’s Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), with the outcome likely to hinge on smaller parties and coalition-building.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listJansa has served three times as prime minister, between 2004-2008, 2012-2013 and 2020-2022.Golob’s domestic agenda has been broadly reform-driven and welfare-focused, with a mix of social policy, green transition, and institutional reforms, something Jansa has promised to reverse by introducing tax…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In trying to downplay its seriousness and scope, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., tacitly acknowledged the existence of a problem they’ve argued is immaterial: that illegal immigrants may be able to unlawfully participate in federal elections.”The evidence is that almost no illegal aliens vote,” Schumer said in remarks on the Senate floor.Warnock similarly acknowledged the issue while listing statistics about voting records in his home state.”8.2 million people are registered to vote in Georgia. The Republican secretary of state found 20 instances of noncitizens who were registered, and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Missing Alabama student James Gracey found dead in Spain2. Thune pushes back amid criticism over stalled SAVE America Act  3. UAE dismantles Iran-linked terror cell as Tehran’s attacks spreadMAJOR HEADLINESMILITARY RESOLVE — Pence backs Trump’s Iran strikes, says president ‘ignored’ GOP isolationists. Continue reading … REVENGE AGENDA — Democrats vow political reckoning if they win midterms. Continue reading …LEFT EATS LEFT — Dem civil war rages as ‘Squad’…

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SINGAPORE: Four Singaporeans believed to be connected to a murder case in Johor Bahru have been arrested and handed over to Malaysian authorities, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday (Mar 20).Three men aged between 23 and 29, and a 27-year-old woman, were arrested during simultaneous operations on Thursday, including at a residential unit along Teban Gardens Road, SPF said in response to media queries.The arrests were carried out following warrants of arrest issued by a Malaysian court and a request for assistance from the Malaysian police. The four people were handed over on the same day they were…

Lloyd’s List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through ‘safe corridor’ once they are approved by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Published On 20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Iran is developing a new vetting and registration system for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as it transitions to a “selective” blockade of the strategic waterway, according to Lloyd’s List.The maritime news and analysis service reported this week that several countries including India, Pakistan, Iraq, Malaysia and China, are in direct talks with Tehran to transit through its territorial waters in the Strait.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listShips have been…

Calls grow to fund TSA as travelers’ frustration grows – CBS News Watch CBS News Fliers were greeted with another day of long lines as TSA officers continue to work without receiving their pay. Skyler Henry speaks to travelers in Atlanta.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! High Point is riding high after its first March Madness victory in school history.The 12th-seeded Panthers came back from double digits to take down No. 5 Wisconsin in the tournament’s first upset in a thrilling 83-82 victory.High Point did not have many opportunities to put the country on notice, as its entire schedule was filled with fellow mid-major schools.  Head coach Flynn Clayman of the High Point Panthers celebrates after the High Point Panthers upset the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Moda…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Colorado police officer suffered a serious head injury during a violent struggle with a suspected drug dealer, but the suspect was released on just $100 bond despite prosecutors pushing for a much higher amount.The incident happened Tuesday evening in downtown Boulder, where officers were responding to ongoing complaints about open drug use and overdoses in a public park.According to police, officers were speaking with a woman seen smoking suspected methamphetamine when she pointed them to a man nearby who she said had sold her the drugs. When officers approached the suspect,…