Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on April 14, 2024

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‘We shall win,’ says Netanyahu after Israel repels Iranian drone and missile attacks

Iran has warned Israel that a retaliation will only spark an even bigger attack.

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A proxy war between Israel and Iran is over, and the dangers will only grow

Risks of miscalculation by Israel or Iran have never been higher.

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Iran’s attacks on Israel were designed to minimise deaths, say analysts. But what next?

The US will respond proactively to neutralise any threats from Iran, among other steps.

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S'pore condemns Iran’s attack on Israel, ‘deeply concerned’ about situation

Singapore calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid escalatory actions.

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‘Armed and dangerous’: Malaysian cops name suspect in KL airport shooting

The man had allegedly intended to shoot his wife, but shot her bodyguard instead.

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Sydney mall stabbing rampage: Dying mother handed over baby to stranger

Stories of courage are still emerging from the April 13 attack.

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US, Europe look to Japan for help in areas like AI, EVs to curb China’s tech progress

There is a flurry of US investment into Tokyo, even as Japan ramps up investment in semiconductors.

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Young and Savvy: Counting on good maths to combat ‘girl math’

We might utilise the term less now, but the sentiment behind it remains - the use of excuses for indulgent purchases.

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Malaysia’s King is world’s first private owner of China’s most expensive car

The Hongqi L5 is currently available only in China.

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HEY YU, DREAMER: Vanity car plates in Hong Kong prove an endearing, enduring trend

The city’s personalised licence plates have inspired communities of fans and collectors since 2006.

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