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An imminent deal or ‘lies’? Fog of claims and counterclaims shrouds US-Iran war

Prospects of an all-out peace deal between Iran and the US remain very slim.

A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space.

Live: Iran peace deal will come “soon” says Trump, as Tehran says Strait of Hormuz is open

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Wall Street indexes hit record  highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open

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Illegal weaponisation of Strait of Hormuz would set dangerous precedent: PM Wong

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Living through a fuel crisis in one of the world’s most isolated cities

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Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

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Why ASEAN has yet to step on the gas in regional energy cooperation

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Struggling delivery robots get a human boost over a roadside curb in Finland

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Ferry travelling from Pattaya, Thailand sinks after crashing into pier

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How does a stronger Singdollar help lower inflation in Singapore?

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Kenya jails Chinese national trying to smuggle out 2,000 live ants

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Israel, Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, says Trump

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Robot trips and shatters ahead of Beijing’s half-marathon test this weekend

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Heartwarming moments: Siblings give Anwar Hari Raya money, surprised with gifts including iPads

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Singapore Zoo’s first Sri Lankan leopard cubs make their public debut

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OCBC shareholders criticise dividend payouts; chairman defends policy at AGM

Shareholders at UOB's AGM also queried the bank about performance and plans to expand its ASEAN footprint.

OCBC group CEO Tan Teck Long (left) and chairman Andrew Lee at the bank’s annual general meeting on April 16.

Nanyang JC student suspended, police report lodged after alleged case of sexual misconduct

Local influencers Xiaxue and Simonboy take their dispute over harassment claims to court

New national alert system warning public about terror, major incidents to be rolled out from May 10

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Why ASEAN has yet to step on the gas in regional energy cooperation

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Is this singer real? Why China wants to regulate AI-generated humans

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A week of bustling diplomacy in Beijing as world leaders look to China for stability

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Life after 50: Why two women moved to Jeju and dived into a vanishing trade

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The move away from concierge care in private hospitals has begun

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Living through a fuel crisis in one of the world’s most isolated cities

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India, AI and the shrinking premium of a university education

Andy Mukherjee

The 10 challenges facing the shipping community today

Tommy Koh

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Milan’s world: A day in the life of a Singapore Special dog

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AI chatbots know more about you than you realise

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The Week in Pictures: Military conscription in Bangkok; Katseye in California

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So near, yet so far: China eyes Taiwanese island as reunification model

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It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles

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Singapore’s first 24-hour emergency medicine unit finds a new home

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Sumiko at 62: Four simple exercises from a physiotherapist for stronger knees

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Singapore taps digital payments everywhere, but cash still lingers

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The Week in Pictures: Displaced people in Beirut; Good Friday service in Sydney

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Track your path to 2026 World Cup glory with The Straits Times’ results simulator

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Maritime foundation boss says more fresh grads needed to buoy Singapore’s key industry

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askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is it a step backwards?

Job titles are often less meaningful than people think they are, say HR experts.

Me and My Money: Growing up in a tea plantation taught him about money

Mr Ayush Goyal is the country manager of financial comparison platform Singsaver.

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Higher fuel prices: MOE asks schools to consider bus fare hike requests for external activities

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