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Iran studying deal to halt war as conflict hardens into stalemate

President Trump says a deal to extend the ceasefire will happen next week.

People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on June 1.

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ gaps in global food aid amid funding cuts

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Thaksin set for full release under royal pardon, avoiding Sept 9 wait

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New species of venomous box jellyfish discovered off the coast of Sentosa

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Typhoon Jangmi passes near Japan’s Kyushu after battering Okinawa

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Clementi Stadium will close for redevelopment from July 7, to reopen in 2030

The revamped facility will feature a new jogging track, softball field, multi-purpose field and sheltered courts.

The redevelopment was previously announced in 2024.

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