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The Straits Times - World

Ukraine's Kyiv under heavy Russian attack, apartment building on fire, mayor says

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News analysis - Intensified Russian assault on Ukraine: Sign of upcoming land offensive or mounting frustration? Putin may live to regret his decision not to accept previous US mediation efforts in the conflict.

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Russia fired record 8,150 drones at Ukraine in May: AFP analysis

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US-Iran truce on the rocks over Israel's offensive in Lebanon

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Hamas to hold talks with Gaza mediators in Egypt

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Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal

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Kuwait comes under fire as US and Iran trade blows

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Sink or swim: As an AI wave sweeps China, its workers are adapting fast - They have mixed sentiments, from optimism to resignation that adaptation may be unavoidable.

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

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

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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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Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds

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Singapore sets limits to cut emissions of commercial refrigeration systems, vehicle air‑cons

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Stifling heat, storm delays: Weather extremes could impact World Cup

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Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

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US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now

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New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas

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US Senators blast Trump for allowing AI chips to be sent to overseas units of Chinese firms

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Apple readies new iPhone feature to split bills by taking photo of receipt

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 2, 2026

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Pentagon designates its press office a classified area

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EU paves way to allow migrant deportation to centres outside bloc

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Trump administration agrees to temporarily freeze 'slush fund' for allies

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Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity

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