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Video: PAP will continue to speak up when political lines are crossed: PM Wong

The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has pledged to keep Singapore strong and united in a more dangerous world, warning against populism and racial politics, while promising to deliver on its election mandate. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the PAP will continue to speak up when political lines are crossed in order to keep politics in Singapore clean, honest and constructive - even if it comes with political costs to the party. The PAP chief pointed to other countries where societies become divided by political parties taking harmful actions for votes, and said that cannot be allowed to happen in Singapore. Nicolas Ng with more.

Video: Government to focus on diplomatic, economic and social efforts: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out his government's priorities for the country going forward. Noting that the economic model that made Singapore's success possible is under great strain, he has set his sights on tackling problems both international and domestic to cushion the impact. Nicolas Ng reports.

Video: Nations at COP30 to push for more funds to aid those hit by climate change

In the heart of the Amazon, the world’s climate agenda faces perhaps its biggest test yet, as the COP30 summit officially begins this week. A key issue is how to mobilise more money to support developing nations hit hardest by climate change. And also, how to turn pledges into reality, and get clearer commitments to phase out fossil fuels. CNA senior correspondent Jack Board tells us what is at stake.

Video: Crowds return to night markets and pagodas in Myanmar to celebrate traditional festival

Crowds are returning to the streets of Myanmar but this time, not in protest. Starting this year, more people have been gathering at night markets and pagodas, to celebrate traditional festivities. Our CNA team takes a look at this renewed public life in Yangon and what it could mean for Myanmar's ongoing resistance against military rule.

Video: LIVE: DOJ holds a press conference after pipe bomb arrest

Watch live as the U.S. Department of Justice hold a press conference after law enforcement officials said the FBI made an arrest in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Video: LIVE: Trump greets the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Watch live as U.S. President Donald Trump greets President of Rwanda Paul Kagame and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi to the White House, followed by a trilateral meeting.

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