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Plus: Pope Francis' funeral to be held on April 26, many world leaders expected If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. WEDNESDAY, APR 23 2025 Nikki Diane De Guzman Assistant Newsletter Editor Good morning, Today is Nomination Day, and answers to questions like how many multi-cornered fights will there be, and who else will bow out of politics will be revealed when nomination proceedings close at noon. Follow our live coverage. Get key highlights on election hustings as we head to Polling Day, sign up here. In other news, the International Monetary Fund sharply lowered its forecasts for world growth for 2025 and 2026, warning the outlook could deteriorate further as US President Donald Trump's tariffs spark a global trade war. Singapore GE2025: Five questions to be answered on Nomination Day Prospective candidates for the General Election will file their papers at nine nomination centres. Singapore Prudent, responsible approach is crucial in uncertain times: PM Wong He said the Government will always support, stand with and go all out to secure a bright future for Singaporeans. Business IMF slashes global growth forecast over Trump tariff impact The downgrades add weight to warnings from banks, with more saying chances of a US recession has spiked. Asia From slow-cookers to towel warmers, China-made goods for US market now stuck in warehouses "We are in a harsh winter," said an electronics producer that gets 80 per cent of its business from the US. Singapore Puan Noor Aishah a kind, remarkable woman who touched many S'poreans, say S'pore leaders Political and community leaders among about 500 people who said goodbye to Puan Noor Aishah on April 22. World Pope Francis' funeral to be held on April 26, many world leaders expected His funeral service will be held at St Peter's Square. Singapore Indonesian fugitive flip-flops in Singapore Court on agreement to extradition He had told the Indonesian President that he is willing to go home and face his charges. Singapore Overseas law grad who tried to cover up plagiarism incidents denied admission to the Bar The AGC came across a reference to her while investigating a separate plagiarism case. Singapore Teens among 88 under probe for SIM card fraud in Singapore Thirty-four of the suspects are aged between 15 years old and 17 years old. Singapore Brewing new love for bak kut teh at the S'pore HeritageFest 2025 The event will showcase over 100 heritage and cultural programmes from May 1 to 25. MOST POPULAR 1. Pope Francis dies at age 88 2. 6 taken to hospital after fire at People's Park Complex 3. Heavy traffic in Bukit Timah expected on April 22 for Puan Noor Aishah's casket procession to Kranji If you received this newsletter from someone, sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox! If you have any feedback, please drop us an e-mail at st-newsletters@sph.com.sg Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.