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US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options

The US has sent thousands of troops to the Middle East, as well as an aircraft carrier.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

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S’pore will remain a trusted hub for global supply chains: Vivian at US-led critical minerals meeting

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Trump endorses Japanese PM Takaichi ahead of Feb 8 election

UK’s Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson, but comes out fighting

‘Save the Post’: Hundreds in Washington protest cuts at famed US newspaper

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How the Chinese minority navigates identity and politics in PAS’ Kelantan

Despite centuries of integration under PAS, Kelantan’s Chinese minority now sees its youth leaving.

Fewer scallops but more pinot noir: Hokkaido is changing in a warmer world

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10 questions on what 2026 holds for Asia

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Did the Trump bet pay off? Some Texas Democrats sense an opening ahead of the midterms

Hispanic voters may shift again in the 2026 midterms.

Rio Grande city is the seat of Starr county in south Texas.

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The woman who sued Trump and other tales from America’s factory floor

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How Trump is rewriting the rules of the US presidency from his US$160m Florida mansion

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China coal plant building surges despite record renewable energy additions

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From Greenland to deep sea mining: Is geopolitics killing climate action?

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Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in hedge against China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.

Muslim New Yorkers move to assert political power in city

With Mr Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, Muslim New Yorkers are moving to expand their foothold in the city's organising networks.

Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening US Democratic leader Jeffries

FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on day three of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo

Iran, US to negotiate in Oman amid deep rifts and mounting war fears

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Trump offered to unfreeze NYC tunnel funding if airport, train station renamed for him, source says

On Feb 6, a US judge will hold a hearing on the emergency request to force the restoration of funding for the Gateway Hudson River tunnel.

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

A protestor in front of the US consulate in Greenland on Jan 20, 2026. Canada and France are opening consulates in Greenland in show of support on Feb 6.

US steps up aid to Cuba while choking off fuel supply

FILE PHOTO: People wait to buy food from a street kart in Havana, as Cubans from all walks of life hunker into survival mode, navigating seemingly interminable blackouts and soaring prices for food, fuel, and transport, while the United States threatens a stranglehold on the communist-run nation, Cuba, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo

US President launches ‘TrumpRx’ discount drug site

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

CIA World Factbook ends publication after 6 decades

The CIA’s World Factbook, a version of which dates to 1962, provided facts, figures, maps and more to generations of economists, professors, journalists and others.

Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by US tariffs, sources say

FILE PHOTO: A fuel truck from Cuba's state oil company CUPET refills a gas station, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to stop Venezuelan oil and money from reaching the island as Cubans brace for worsening fuel shortages amid regular power outages, in Havana, Cuba January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo

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