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Strait of Hormuz blocked as gaps remain on Iran peace talks

The American leader says the US is having “very good conversations”, but gives no other details.

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, on April 18, 2026.

Live: Second round of US, Iran talks could take place in Pakistan before Friday

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Parliamentary speaker says Iran ‘victorious’ in war with US

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‘Multiple’ injured in University of Iowa campus shooting: US police

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Mandatory pre-arrival declaration rolled out for entrants into Vietnam

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71-year-old arrested over fatal Kota Tinggi shooting

British ministers back Starmer amid fresh calls to quit

Another attempted arson attack at Jewish site in London, charity says

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

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Traffic policeon the aftermath of fatal crashes

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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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Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore’s road culture needs to change

In her job, ST reporter Nadine Chua has seen how recklessness on the roads can ruin lives and destroy families.

Traffic deaths hit a 10-year-high in 2025, with 149 killed, compared to 141 deaths in 2016. Most of the accidents could have been avoided.

‘I thought I’d never walk again’: Biker crushed between 2 cars in 2021 Tampines drink-driving crash

Fibre services fully restored on Sunday morning after broadband outage caused by damaged cables

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

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

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Mandatory pre-arrival declaration rolled out for entrants into Vietnam

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71-year-old arrested over fatal Kota Tinggi shooting

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We’re drawn to sports in mysterious ways. Even to ho-hum pickleball

Rohit Brijnath

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The day we took away the blue bins

Tan Dawn Wei

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A pilot’s first flight ends on a high. What follows is even better

Lynn Lee

The move away from concierge care in private hospitals has begun

Jeremy Lim

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

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AI chatbots know more about you than you realise

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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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Track your path to 2026 World Cup glory with The Straits Times’ results simulator

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Single-sex schools in Singapore: Are they becoming a thing of the past?
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It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles

Swipe, scroll, mingle – finding love has never had more options. So why does it still feel so hard?

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Maritime foundation boss says more fresh grads needed to buoy Singapore’s key industry

With my own desk at work comes a sense of belonging

AI literacy mandatory for all NTU students from August as school rolls out free Google AI tools

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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Should I buy silver?

Is silver a safe haven for investors like gold and will its price rise due to war?
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