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The Straits Times - World

Earthquake shakes Tehran, a city with already frayed nerves

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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.

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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

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

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A baby boom in the Trump administration but not in America

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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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

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Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state

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US might restart striking Iran, Trump and Hegseth warn

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Fugitive financier Jho Low sought Trump pardon for 1MDB fraud

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Mexico rejects CNN report on deadly CIA operations against cartels

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US intelligence shows Iran retains substantial missile capabilities

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Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff

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US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

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Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

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Meta employees protest against mouse tracking tech at US offices

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