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The Straits Times - World

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

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US asks to keep collecting Trump's tariffs after court loss

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

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

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Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza

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Kremlin repeats Putin's assertion that Ukraine war is nearly over after Zelensky casts doubt

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Hezbollah chief says group's weapons not part of talks with Israel

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New outpost of London's Victoria and Albert Museum aims to woo younger visitors

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Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations

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UN condemns child death toll from Israel's West Bank operations

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Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says

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FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

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