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Iran says no progress in talks with US as Lebanon sees more clashes

A destroyed retail store in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 2. Fighting persisted in Lebanon on June 4 despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and the country.

As the US rows back on Indo-Pacific, Japan steps up to the plate

Japan's defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi made it clear at the Shangri-La Dialogue that he wants his country to bring together the region's security efforts.

Trump says he plans to make Todd Blanche ‘permanent Attorney-General’

Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer to Trump, has been leading the Justice Department since the president dismissed Attorney-General Pam Bondi in early April.

Trump orders US Customs to crack down on tariff cheats

The order would address issues like importers’ use of shell companies, schemes that route shipments through a third country in order to hide the true origin.

ST Explains: What does Trump’s new tariff on ‘forced labour’ mean for Singapore trade?

The proposed forced-labour tariff drew immediate criticism from major economies such as the EU and China, and experts expect lawsuits once it goes into effect.

‘Our pool is bigger than skyscrapers’: Amid war, Trump touts Washington projects

US President Donald J. Trump announces the completion of renovation work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool from the Oval Office on June 3.

Republican backlash intensifies over Trump spy chief pick

Several Republican senators said they would not support Bill Pulte if Trump nominated him to serve permanently as director of national intelligence.

Trump officials held millions of dollars of SpaceX ahead of IPO

SpaceX stands out for the unprecedented size of its planned IPO, and for its close ties to government and members of Trump's administration.

US House calls for end to Iran war, rebuking Trump

Representative Tom Barrett, a Republican representing Michigan, speaking to reporters after the House passed an Iran war powers resolution on June 3.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 4, 2026

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s armed forces are ready to strike Israel if it attacks Beirut.

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