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US seizes Iranian cargo ship as Tehran rejects a second round of peace talks

Iran has said it would retaliate soon as efforts to build a more lasting peace remain shaky.

The US military said on April 19 it had fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship as the vessel sailed toward Iran’s Bandar Abbas port.

Live: Iran military vows to ‘soon respond’ after US destroyer hits and seizes cargo ship

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Singapore tycoon seeks $1.27 billion from banks over collapsed Australian firm

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Babies born to mums in their 40s on the rise amid Singapore’s fertility decline

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‘Frustrated, tired, hungry’: KLIA passengers left waiting for hours after baggage system glitch

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UOB Kay Hian’s Indonesia unit suspended over lapses during an IPO: Official

Couples in Singapore with dual incomes, no kids aspire to buy private property: Survey

Death, trauma, divorce: How impact of traffic accidents in Singapore extends beyond A&E department

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, Trump warns against trying to 'blackmail' the U.S.

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Motorcyclist ‘grateful to be alive’ after 2021 fatal multi-vehicle accident in Tampines

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SM Lee tells S’poreans to do their part to conserve energy as Iran war continues

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Wrong turn, little guy! A sea lion pup was rescued after wandering into a San Francisco neighborhood.

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Siti Nurhaliza reassures fans after 4‑car crash on Malaysia highway

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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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askST Jobs: I think I am being ‘quietly fired’. What should I do?

“Quiet firing” occurs when workers resign after being sidelined at work.

In Singapore, the term "quiet firing " is not defined in law.

New bus interchange in Bedok South to serve upcoming car-lite Bayshore precinct

Internal Bloomberg and government e-mails in the spotlight as defamation trial wraps up after 7 days

Singapore to set up $60m marine research centre to steer conservation and policy

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Droids ran a half-marathon this weekend in record time. It’s a showcase of what Chinese tech can do

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India voter register deletions spark outrage over AI use and poll fairness

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‘We just want to be fair’: Sarawak state leaders vow to push for more concessions from Putrajaya

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Basketball betting U-turn shows Hong Kong still can’t grasp Beijing’s mind

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Welcome to the age of hoarding

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Can’t fix school bullying if society continues sending mixed messages

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In the AI propaganda war, Iran is winning

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

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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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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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