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Iran v Trump: Is war about to break out -- again?

The fragile ceasefire that began on April 8 was broken by Iran's strikes on the UAE.

Both sides are gambling on exploiting each other’s economic vulnerabilities, says the writer.

Ceasefire with Iran is not over, Pentagon chief Hegseth says

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JB drivers kept their cabs running for years. Now they must let old ones go to cross the Causeway

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India throws Diet Coke parties as Iran war disrupts supplies

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s son urges Myanmar govt to provide ‘proof of life’

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SIA delays roll-out of new first, business class seats on A350 fleet

Could ‘robo-cops’ replace some traffic police roles in China?

Fuel shortages hit Indonesia’s Riau, triggering long lines at petrol stations

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Bus engulfed in flames near primary school in Woodlands

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Labour chief Ng Chee Meng opens parliamentary motion on AI transition with no jobless growth

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Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: Who has jurisdiction when a crime occurs on board?

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Alvin Tan sets record straight on AVS’ dealings with owner of dead pet

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Diners unfazed by swarm of bees outside Tokyo yakitori restaurant

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Schools use caning if all other measures are inadequate: Desmond Lee on new bullying guidelines

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10 taken to hospital after HDB flat fire at Joo Seng Road; man arrested for mischief

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At least 3 dead after small plane crashes into building in Brazil

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Shakira electrifies Brazil as 2 million flock to Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach

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Singapore

Schools use caning if all other measures are inadequate, under strict safety protocols: Desmond Lee

MPs filed a total of 43 written and oral questions on the new anti-bullying measures released by MOE.

Schools will also consider factors such as the student’s maturity and whether caning would help them learn from their mistake.

Tuberculosis clusters in Bedok: Eating at food centre is safe, says Ong Ye Kung

Lien Foundation gives $3.93m to TTSH, NUH to extend early palliative care to ICU patients who need it

5 taken to hospital, ATMs hit by power outage after Hougang coffee shop fire

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Could ‘robo-cops’ replace some traffic police roles in China?

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JB drivers kept their cabs running for years. Now they must let old ones go to cross the Causeway

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Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 26; Xi calls for probe: State media

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Indian pilots demand further probe of Air India crash

Opinion

The fresh grad job is now a third-year job

Lin Suling

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Sumiko at 62: What a leaking bathroom taught me about elder-proofing my home 

Sumiko Tan

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Doesn’t matter who your tennis hero is, you have to admire Saint Sinner

Rohit Brijnath

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How America’s retail army came to rule the stock market

Ruchir Sharma

Visual stories

The Week in Pictures: Fatal train crash in Indonesia; Banksy’s new statue in London

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Johor is promoting a state identity. Not everyone feels the same about it

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Through a judge’s lens: 2026 World Press Photo Contest

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Milan’s world: A day in the life of a Singapore Special dog

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AI chatbots know more about you than you realise

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It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles

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Singapore’s first 24-hour emergency medicine unit finds a new home

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Sumiko at 62: Four simple exercises from a physiotherapist for stronger knees

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Singapore taps digital payments everywhere, but cash still lingers

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Track your path to 2026 World Cup glory with The Straits Times’ results simulator

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Why young Singaporeans see having kids as a loss, instead of something to be gained
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Surviving on vibes and hard work? What it’s like working as a freelance artist overseas.

More young people in Singapore buying private properties, some for investment

Tastemakers

Hawker trio built curry puffs into a $500,000 business in a year

Table for one: Why Singaporeans are dining alone

Young & Savvy

What I learnt as a first-time cat owner

Guppy the cat was adopted from a cat welfare organisation after he was rescued from a shipyard in Tuas.

Young investors drawn to Singapore equities as safe harbour amid wild seas

Young investors (clockwise from top left) Mr Hubert Lim, Mr Dary Ong, Mr Ocean Cheng, Ms Iris Phyo, Mr Daniel Ong and Mr Jarret Han.

Me and My Money: The millennial spice mixer who expanded a dying trade

Mr Jeya Seelan has expanded his family business, which was founded by his grandfather almost 80 years ago.

Free meals for first dates? Singpass login to deter catfishers? Survey seeks views to boost coupling

GovTech has been soliciting feedback on the visual design of a potential new dating service.
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Toto jackpot of nearly $13 million won by one ticket

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Residents raise concerns over vacant shops at Northshore Plaza; HDB adjusts rents to support tenants

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Third door of public buses not used for alighting at some bus stops for safety reasons: LTA

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Former manager with DBS Bank admits cheating 7 victims, including his uncle, of over $1 million

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Dubai Airport delays passenger target as Iran war crimps growth

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5 taken to hospital, ATMs hit by power outage after Hougang coffee shop fire

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Feels like over 52 deg C: Bangkok boils with heat index hitting ‘extreme danger’ level

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Pregnant South Korean woman loses baby after she was turned away by 6 hospitals

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The fresh grad job is now a third-year job

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Jail term cut for man who gave bribes to SMU Academy associate director

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