Singapore is Taylor Swift’s only stop in Southeast Asia; PM says deal wasn’t a hostile act to neighbors

[ad_1] SYDNEY — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday an incentive provided to Taylor Swift to make Singapore the only stop in Southeast Asia on her world tour was not a hostile act towards its neighbors. “(Our) agencies negotiated an arrangement with her to come to Singapore and perform and to make…

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Kamala Harris’ Gaza speech watered down by administration officials before delivery

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Before Vice President Kamala Harris delivered pointed remarks Sunday about the need for an immediate six-week cease-fire between Israel and Hamas as part of a deal to release hostages, officials at the National Security Council toned down parts of her speech, three current U.S. officials and a former U.S. official familiar with…

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Black and Latino voters are pursuing candidates who want a permanent ceasefire in Gaza

[ad_1] The momentum for support of a cease-fire reflects a broader anti-war sentiment that has been spreading across the country at a time of deepening political divides.  Unlike wars of the past, the conflict in Gaza is livestreamed across social media in real time, creating a sense of urgency not experienced by previous generations. Voters,…

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