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Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei appears to close path to swift end to war

Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei appears to close path to swift end to war

The appointment of Khamenei, 56, has been declared unacceptable by US President Donald Trump, who has demanded Iran's unconditional surrender.

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Hungary urges EU to pause Russia sanctions as oil prices surge

Hungary urges EU to pause Russia sanctions as oil prices surge

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Singapore to deploy RSAF aircraft to evacuate Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia on Mar 10

Singapore to deploy RSAF aircraft to evacuate Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia on Mar 10

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From doxxing to rumour-mongering: China’s cybercrime cases jump 158.5% in five years

From doxxing to rumour-mongering: China’s cybercrime cases jump 158.5% in five years

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NATO intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace: Ankara

This is the second time in five days that a ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted in Turkish airspace.

09/03/2026

Investigation further suggests it was the US that struck an Iranian school, killing 165

09/03/2026

As it happened: Oil prices push above US$110 a barrel as Iran targets Gulf energy installations

As it happened: Oil prices push above US$110 a barrel as Iran targets Gulf energy installations

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Higher transport, grocery prices: How the surge in oil prices could impact Singapore

Higher transport, grocery prices: How the surge in oil prices could impact Singapore

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Macron says France, allies preparing 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Macron says France, allies preparing 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Hungary urges EU to pause Russia sanctions as oil prices surge

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Singapore to deploy RSAF aircraft to evacuate Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia on Mar 10

Singapore to deploy RSAF aircraft to evacuate Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia on Mar 10

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From doxxing to rumour-mongering: China’s cybercrime cases jump 158.5% in five years

From doxxing to rumour-mongering: China’s cybercrime cases jump 158.5% in five years

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Former Malaysia PM Muhyiddin stands trial in corruption case

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Oil prices soar to US$114 a barrel, up 20% from Friday

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Commentary: US war on Iran forces Japan and South Korea to confront geopolitical realities

Commentary: US war on Iran forces Japan and South Korea to confront geopolitical realities

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South Korea to impose fuel price cap to shield economy from energy shock

South Korea to impose fuel price cap to shield economy from energy shock

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Vietnam mulls removing fuel duties as war on Iran hits supplies

Vietnam mulls removing fuel duties as war on Iran hits supplies

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Singapore firms in Middle East say staff safe, operations largely unaffected by war

Singapore firms in Middle East say staff safe, operations largely unaffected by war

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