Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

Tehran is likely to approve the agreement, said Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin: KCNA

Ties have been deepening amid Pyongyang's deployment of troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. Read more at ...

Trump’s Kharg threat, reversal show Iran war high-wire act

Kharg island handles the vast majority of the country’s oil exports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 12, 2026

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 12, 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Haiti midfielder Pierre out of World Cup with adductor injury

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 - Haiti midfielder Leverton Pierre has been ruled out of the World Cup with an adductor muscle ...

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to three new health zones, according to a government report published on Thursday that showed the number of confirmed cases had risen to 676, including 136 deaths.