The poorest country in the Americas, Haiti has faced a deep security crisis for years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

SEOUL/TOKYO, April 15 - An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of ...

The results highlight the growing concern about how people are using generative AI platforms. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Iran talks resuming this week, despite a US port blockade and ongoing regional tensions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

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Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

US President Donald Trump said on April 14 that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days. Read more at ...

He cast cuts in global growth forecasts by the IMF and World Bank as an over-reaction. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Singapore's economy grew 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing forecasts, with the Iran war set to dampen future growth. Read more at ...

IMF chief economist says oil above US$110 a barrel in 2026, 2027 would make inflation hard to control. Read more at ...

Mr Bessent told reporters he had spoken with Chinese officials about the issue. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

If the war lasted longer, the bank would have to find additional funding. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...