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The Straits Times - World

Trump heads to Beijing amid war, trade tensions and hardened rivalry - While overall expectations are low, the summit allows both sides to air pressing concerns in the bilateral relationship.

12 hours ago

US-China rivalry over AI and chips intensifies ahead of Trump-Xi summit

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Russia, Ukraine end US-brokered truce with fresh attacks

6 hours ago

Trump warns Middle East truce on 'life support'; Iran says ready for any aggression

14 hours ago

A baby boom in the Trump administration but not in America

1 day ago

Britain's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit

21 hours ago

Johor is promoting a state identity. Not everyone feels the same about it - Rising costs of living, inequality and federal tensions are putting "Bangsa Johor" to the test.

10 days ago

So near, yet so far: China eyes Taiwanese island as reunification model

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After border clashes with Thailand, Cambodia's economic time bomb ticks louder

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American Evolution - Portrait of a nation at war: 'I am just too exhausted to care' The current war has supplied no glue to hold the country together, and most Americans are just watching and worrying.

21 days ago

American Evolution -- Did the Trump bet pay off? Some Texas Democrats sense an opening ahead of the midterms

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American Evolution -- The woman who sued Trump and other tales from America's factory floor

4 months ago

World faces risk of severe wildfire year fuelled by climate change: Researchers

17 hours ago

Climate adaptation's moment has come and it brings big opportunities

7 days ago

Bangkok set to be ASEAN's hottest major city by 2050, with temperatures crossing 38 deg C: Report

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Singapore's green paradox: Planting trees while losing forest cover

20 days ago

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI's Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 13, 2026

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Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports

1 hour ago

Starmer vows to carry on governing ahead of grand parliamentary ceremony

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Colombia sees worst civilian impact from conflict in a decade, says Red Cross

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Trump says he doesn't need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz

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Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile shield could cost $1.5 trillion over 20 years: Budget office

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Kuwait accuses Iran of trying to infiltrate its territory

2 hours ago

OpenAI chief Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted control of ChatGPT maker, denies betrayal

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US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role

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