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Iran weighs US peace offer as Trump claims deal may be within reach

Tentative diplomatic breakthrough raises hopes of ending the Iran conflict, though major disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz remai...

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Iran demands ‘fair’ peace deal as Trump pauses Hormuz naval mission

Ceasefire fragile as shipping attacks continue and diplomatic talks stall following US-led maritime operation suspension

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Singapore to introduce caning as final disciplinary measure for school bullying cases

New guidelines allow limited corporal punishment for male students as authorities respond to rising concern over bullying, including online abuse

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Malaysian man admits to setting fire to door of Singapore flat over S$2,500 job

The accused, identified as Vellu Pillai P Sivakkumar, admitted in court on 4 May to carrying out the act in December 2023 after being promised S$2,500.

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Oil prices ease as Trump signals possible Iran peace progress

Brent crude futures declined by US$1.89, or 1.7%, to US$107.98 a barrel as of 0340 GMT, after dropping 4% in the previous trading session

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US pauses Strait of Hormuz escort mission amid fragile Iran ceasefire talks

Washington halts effort to guide stranded vessels through key oil corridor while maintaining pressure on Tehran with ongoing naval blockade

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Moderate earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Nusa Tenggara Timur, no tsunami threat detected

Authorities confirm there is no tsunami risk and no aftershocks detected as of early afternoon

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Shots fired near White House after Secret Service confrontation leaves teen injured

The shooting left a teenager injured before the United States Secret Service returned fire and wounded the gunman, officials says

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IMF warns prolonged Middle East conflict could trigger severe global inflation shock

While long-term inflation expectations remain broadly stable along with financial conditions, the balance could quickly deteriorate if the conflict persists, pa...

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Musk is to settle SEC lawsuit over delayed Twitter stake disclosure for US$1.5 million

Elon Musk agrees to a comparatively modest penalty despite regulators alleging far larger financial gains from disclosure breaches.

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BJP marks historic victory in West Bengal as Modi claims major state gains

The win in West Bengal ends decades of opposition dominance in one of India’s most politically significant states, while also consolidating gains elsewhere in r...

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Oil prices surge as UAE attack escalates Gulf tensions

International marker Brent crude oil hovered near US$114.44, reflecting persistent risk premiums linked to the regional conflict

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Gulf clashes erupt as US and Iran trade blows over Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran issue conflicting reports on shipping lane while UAE oil port ablaze after strike by Iran and several merchant ships report being hit