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US will stay engaged with the world: Blinken

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蓝云舟/A Conversation on Advancing Security and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific Region with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (Ngee Ann Auditorium,  Asian Civilisations Museum,  1 Empress Place  Singapore 179555). 

Ambassador-at-Large Chan Heng Chee & U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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蓝云舟/A Conversation on Advancing Security and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific Region with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (Ngee Ann Auditorium,  Asian Civilisations Museum,  1 Empress Place  Singapore 179555). 

Ambassador-at-Large Chan Heng Chee & U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

UN states called to ‘turbocharge’ action on sustainability goals derailed by global wars

President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dennis Francis pictured during an interview with the press on July 19, 2024.
President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dennis Francis pictured during an interview with the press on July 19, 2024.

Will the next president’s age put the US at a disadvantage?

The next US president – whether it is Mr Joe Biden (left) or Donald Trump – will be the oldest American president in history.
The next US president – whether it is Mr Joe Biden (left) or Donald Trump – will be the oldest American president in history.

Malaysia leads 35 countries in percentage of people with favourable view on Russia: Pew survey

FILE — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, March 20, 2024. In a vaguely worded threat, Putin declared on Friday, June 28, 2024, that Russia would produce new intermediate-range nuclear-capable missiles and then decide whether to deploy them within range of NATO nations in Europe and American allies in Asia. (Nanna Heitmann/The New York Times)
FILE — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, March 20, 2024. In a vaguely worded threat, Putin declared on Friday, June 28, 2024, that Russia would produce new intermediate-range nuclear-capable missiles and then decide whether to deploy them within range of NATO nations in Europe and American allies in Asia. (Nanna Heitmann/The New York Times)

‘I’m not the same actor from Indian’: Kamal Haasan promotes long-delayed sequel, meets S’pore fans

Star Kamal Hassan (in white cap) taking a group photograph with performers and fans during a fans meet event for upcoming movie Indian 2.
Star Kamal Hassan (in white cap) taking a group photograph with performers and fans during a fans meet event for upcoming movie Indian 2.

Singapore will stop arms transfers without blocking legitimate trade with Myanmar: MFA

The statement came in response to media queries following the release of a report by UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews on June 26, 2024.
The statement came in response to media queries following the release of a report by UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews on June 26, 2024.

Myanmar military favouring Thai banks over Singapore banks for arms transactions: UN report

Myanmar's Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stands in a vehicle as he attends a ceremony to mark the country's 78th Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw on March 27, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Myanmar's Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stands in a vehicle as he attends a ceremony to mark the country's 78th Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw on March 27, 2023. (Photo by AFP)

Asian leaders’ low attendance at Ukraine peace summit signals their other priorities: Analysts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (foreground, centre) and other world leaders at the peace summit in Switzerland on June 15.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (foreground, centre) and other world leaders at the peace summit in Switzerland on June 15.

Post-election, India-China issues harder to resolve: Expert

(From left) Dr Neelanjan Sircar, Professor C. Raja Mohan, Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea, Dr Ronojoy Sen and Dr Karthik Nachiappan.
(From left) Dr Neelanjan Sircar, Professor C. Raja Mohan, Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea, Dr Ronojoy Sen and Dr Karthik Nachiappan.

ST Explains: Will the Ukraine peace summit matter for the Russia-Ukraine war?

The Burgenstock Resort near Lucerne, Switzerland, where the Ukraine peace summit will take place on June 15 and 16.
The Burgenstock Resort near Lucerne, Switzerland, where the Ukraine peace summit will take place on June 15 and 16.

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