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Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

The official signing ceremony will be on June 19 in Switzerland.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (centre) announced the deal on X.

Obama says Trump Iran deal will not improve on his pact

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British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet in English Channel

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Dozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title

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S’pore saved $300m in construction costs by avoiding clashes in underground utility projects

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The hottest new AI job: Forward deployed engineers are in demand in Singapore

Human resources consultancies have also seen a sharp rise in demand for FDEs in the past two to three years.

Forward deployed engineers typically embed themselves directly in banks, hospitals, ports or factories to build custom AI solutions.

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Teh tarik still king among Malaysia’s younger generation

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Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence

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Upcoming renaissance fair reimagines Singapore’s history with a blend of local folklore and fantasy

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