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Israel-Iran conflict

Israeli strikes pound south, east Lebanon

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the Nabatieh village in southern Lebanon on May 22, 2026.
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the Nabatieh village in southern Lebanon on May 22, 2026.

Singapore ‘a major beneficiary’ as the wealthy move money out of troubled Gulf

Singapore’s gold imports from the UAE surged to a five-year high of 1,446kg in March.
Singapore’s gold imports from the UAE surged to a five-year high of 1,446kg in March.

Early war goal was to install hardline former president Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader

Dr Ahmadinejad had accused senior Iranian officials of corruption and was known as a critic of the government in Tehran.
Dr Ahmadinejad had accused senior Iranian officials of corruption and was known as a critic of the government in Tehran.

Iran says it has conveyed its concerns over latest US peace proposal

People drive past a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran.
People drive past a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran.

US, Iran stall on Hormuz reopening as oil supplies tighten

Iran has shown little interest in loosening its hold on the Strait of Hormuz, insisting it wants to maintain a degree of control even after the end of the war.
Iran has shown little interest in loosening its hold on the Strait of Hormuz, insisting it wants to maintain a degree of control even after the end of the war.

Iran’s Guards threaten US sites as Trump waits for Tehran response

Iran's warning came a day after US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Iran's warning came a day after US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

A replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed in a shop, in Tehran, Iran.
A replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed in a shop, in Tehran, Iran.

Israel ready to deploy ‘entire air force’ against Iran if needed: New chief

Israel’s new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on May 5 that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary.
Israel’s new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on May 5 that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary.

Rubio says Israel-Lebanon peace deal is achievable but Hezbollah is a problem

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio points as members of the media raise their hands during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio points as members of the media raise their hands during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’

A man walks past an Iranian flag depicting images of children killed on the first day of the war.
A man walks past an Iranian flag depicting images of children killed on the first day of the war.

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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.