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Trump says Iran must make peace or ‘we will go after’ other targets
“The strikes were a spectacular military success,” Mr Trump said in a televised Oval Office address.
US ‘obliterates’ Iran nuclear sites, Tehran says all options open to defend itself
The major escalation of armed conflict in the Middle East risks opening a new era of instability.
US strikes Iran: What next? Weakened Tehran weighs options, and risks, of retaliation
Iran’s leaders will have to think long and hard about how they should retaliate against the US, writes Jonathan Eyal.
Lawrence Wong heads to China for first official visit as PM
Since entering politics in 2011, he has visited China almost every year except during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Two years ahead of next polls, Malaysia’s opposition seeks to settle leadership line-up
Main opposition parties engaged in succession plans but Muhyiddin still set to be PM candidate.
Home-based food gigs are great, but unchecked growth risks tipping the balance
Ensuring all home-based business operators obtain food hygiene certification is a start, says the writer.
New team of police officers first to be equipped with off-road vehicles, drones on patrol
The cars will be used by the Protective Security Command’s newly established strategic location response teams.
Singaporeans look to recreate slice of home in San Francisco Bay Area to mark SG60
A group of Singaporeans in the Bay Area are setting out to organise an event showcasing Singapore’s culture.
A song for Singapore and the weight of scrutiny
NDP theme songs are always judged, debated and compared with their predecessors, says the writer.
Singer Camila Cabello’s Aug 12 concert in Singapore cancelled
