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Infrastructure

Russia hits port, power facility in Ukraine overnight

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

A satellite image shows smoke billowing from fire, following drone attacks on a Russian oil facility in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, April 16, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS
A satellite image shows smoke billowing from fire, following drone attacks on a Russian oil facility in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, April 16, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say

Firefighters work at a compound of a port on the Danube river which was hit during overnight Russian drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine April 17, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERS
Firefighters work at a compound of a port on the Danube river which was hit during overnight Russian drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine April 17, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERS

Nigeria warns of widespread floods in 2026, flags risks in 33 states

Iran resumes rail services on routes damaged by war

People look at a highway bridge near Tehran, Iran, that was damaged in a US strike that US President Donald Trump celebrated, on April 3.
People look at a highway bridge near Tehran, Iran, that was damaged in a US strike that US President Donald Trump celebrated, on April 3.

Italy pledges emergency funds to reopen rail, motorway after landslide on key Adriatic corridor

Damage caused by a landslide in a residential area in Petacciato, in the province of Campobasso, Italy, April 7, 2026. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS
Damage caused by a landslide in a residential area in Petacciato, in the province of Campobasso, Italy, April 7, 2026. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS

Explainer: What we know about US-Iran ceasefire

People gather after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People gather after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Vietnam’s To Lam bets big on building blitz

Vietnam broke ground on more than 550 infrastructure projects in 2025 alone in a staggering spree that will cost around US$200 billion (S$254.78 billion).
Vietnam broke ground on more than 550 infrastructure projects in 2025 alone in a staggering spree that will cost around US$200 billion (S$254.78 billion).

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Iran says it is ready for anything after Trump warns ‘whole civilisation will die’

Iranian children attending a ceremony marking 40 days since schoolchildren were killed in a strike on a girls' primary school in Minab, in Tehran, Iran, on April 7, 2026.
Iranian children attending a ceremony marking 40 days since schoolchildren were killed in a strike on a girls' primary school in Minab, in Tehran, Iran, on April 7, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.