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Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for 2 weeks; Tehran says talks will begin on April 10

The US leader said Iran had sent a 10-point plan to the US that he called “workable” for negotiations.

US President Donald Trump said that Iran had sent a 10-point plan to the United States that he called “workable” for negotiations.

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‘Unprecedented’ energy disruption from Middle East war: Govt announces support measures

The conflict will impact more sectors of Singapore's economy, and lead to higher electricity and food prices: DPM Gan.

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.

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