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March 2026
Indonesia says 'positive' talks with Iran to let tankers pass Hormuz strait
The foreign ministry and the Indonesian embassy in Tehran will continue to coordinate with all relevant parties in an effort to ensure the safe passage of Pertamina-owned vessels through the Strait of Hormuz,
The Iran embassy (in Jakarta) has conveyed the Iran government's favourable consideration regarding the safe passage of Pertamina Group's vessels in the Strait of Hormuz,
Missing Cuba-bound aid boats located, crews 'safe': Convoy organisers
The crews are safe, and the vessels are continuing their journey to Havana,
The convoy remains on track to complete its mission — delivering urgently needed humanitarian aid to the Cuban people,
Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war
During the visit, the Foreign Ministers will hold in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region,
However, since our Pakistani counterparts are required to remain in their country, we moved the meeting to Pakistan,
Zelenskyy says Ukraine, UAE 'agreed to cooperate' on defence
Protection must be sufficient everywhere. That is why we are open to joint work that, in a strategic perspective, will certainly strengthen our peoples and the protection of life in our countries,
For all normal states, it is important to ensure stability and protect lives amid today's threats. Ukraine has relevant expertise in this area,
India opens second international airport in capital New Delhi
Together, the two airports will function as an integrated aviation system, easing congestion, expanding passenger capacity, and positioning Delhi NCR (National Capital Region) among leading global aviation hubs,
The airport would boost economic activity in western Uttar Pradesh, creating opportunities for farmers, small businesses and young people,
Trump says 'Cuba is next', denies losing MAGA support
I built this great military. I said, 'You'll never have to use it.' But sometimes you have to use it. And Cuba is next by the way,
One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump
The Iranian government’s bet is they can take more pain for longer than their adversaries, and they might be right,
The president is willing to listen, but if they fail to accept the reality of the current moment, they will be hit harder than ever before,
President Trump has poor options all around to end the war,
Trump traffics in contradictory signals,
A tale of two Eponines: Lea Salonga and Nathania Ong in conversation
Nepal's ex-PM arrested over alleged role in protest crackdown
They were arrested this morning and the process will move forward according to the law,
This is not vengeance against anyone, it is simply the beginning of justice. I believe the country is now headed in a new direction,
This arrest is vindictive, I will fight a legal battle for it, prepare yourselves,
He has been admitted at the hospital on doctor's advice,
They have been arrested for investigation on the protests of Sep8 and 9,
This is a revengeful act, may the government immediately take this decision back,
When two Eponines meet: Lea Salonga and Nathania Ong on legacy, representation and BTS
Yesterday was the first time you and I had gotten to ever meet each other in person. But the funny thing is, our theatres in London were beside each other. I don’t understand why our paths never crossed,
I was so nervous… I was literally shaking when I came to see you,
I don’t think a person of colour had ever been cast before… This was going to be like the test run,
I was very into pop, R&B… I was not into theatre whatsoever. But the thing is, even if you’re not into theatre, you’re also a literal Disney princess,
If you’re going to sing, you better be really good at it,
You think the thoughts and you sing the song. And then you die,
There wasn’t a whole lot that I could refer to,
The thing about On My Own… it’s the song I auditioned for Miss Saigon with,
One day, I would like to do Mama Rose in Gypsy, for real,
I just listen to BTS’ music all the time. It’s a great way to erase my head,
Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents
US envoy hopeful on Iran talks as strikes target nuclear facilities
We think there will be meetings this week, we're certainly hopeful for it,
Not only is this illegal, it's unacceptable, it's dangerous to the world, and it's important that the world have a plan to confront it,
When we are done with them here in the next couple of weeks, they will be weaker than they've been in recent history,
We're caught between three mad powers, and war is terrifying,
Commentary: The Iran war is now all about the future of Hormuz
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke suddenly couldn't speak in space. His medical scare remains a mystery
My crewmates definitely saw that I was in distress,
This wasn’t you. This was space, right?"... You didn’t let anybody down.”
I’ve been very lucky to be super healthy. So this was very surprising for everyone,
Yemen's Houthis enter war with first strike on Israel, as attacks on Iran continue
We spend hundreds of billions of dollars a year on NATO, hundreds, protecting them, and we would have always been there for them, but now, based on their actions, I guess we don't have to be, do we
Attack contradicts POTUS extended deadline for diplomacy. Iran will exact HEAVY price for Israeli crimes,
Thailand says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait
With this agreement in place, there is greater confidence that disruptions like those seen in early March will not recur,
The government will continue to adapt to evolving situations and adjust measures to minimise the impact on the public,
An agreement has been reached to allow Thai oil tankers to transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz,
'Grieving who I used to be': When a stroke hits in your 30s
Very often, stroke in a younger patient is due to a combination of lifestyle risk factors and an underlying medical condition,
In many cases, the effects of stroke are not always visible, which can lead to misunderstanding or insufficient support in the workplace,
You can't take your health for granted. Even if you feel fine and think there's nothing wrong, sometimes it doesn't mean you're actually healthy,
For younger stroke survivors, concerns about returning to work often come up early. Many are at a stage of life where career progression, financial commitments and family responsibilities are significant,
Singapore ‘increasingly’ seeing people from ‘different parts of Malaysian society’ wanting to intervene in its politics, policies: Shanmugam
This was a serious interference in Singapore’s elections,
Do not manufacture enemies where none exist,
Increasingly, we are seeing persons from different parts of Malaysian society wanting to intervene. In our politics. And in our policies — the penalties we impose for some criminal offences, our foreign policy, and in some of the ways Singapore organises itself,
The only plausible explanation for these acts of repression is that I, as a scholar of Southeast Asian Studies whose work examines the intellectual history of decolonisation and anti-imperialism in Malaya/Malaysia, Singapore, and the broader region, am being targeted for my role and responsibility as a scholar,
Singapore’s position on this has been consistent since 1965 — such interference is unacceptable. It is an absolute no,
She encouraged local activists to adopt her brand of radical advocacy. Incited them to break the law and use violence,
We recognise that foreigners may have views and are entitled to comment on Singapore’s policies and politics. The foreign media do so regularly,
In the land of plenty, elderly malnutrition is rising in Singapore — and it’s not just about access to food
It's more fun to eat together and cook together … and I learnt a lot about healthy eating through the classes,
Many (elders) are enthusiastic about coming for the exercise sessions, but they are often less inclined to prepare proper meals for themselves at home.
If we want seniors to age in place, they must be able to eat well in place."
Homebound and socially isolated individuals remain among the hardest to reach,... Without regular contact with community services or caregivers, they can easily be missed during outreach and screening efforts
Through our Community Health Posts, we are able to identify those who may be at risk of or are already experiencing malnutrition early, before their condition worsens."
If I eat lunch too late, or am not hungry, I won't have dinner,
Singapore seizes record 830kg of Asian pangolin scales
Based on preliminary investigations, the cargo was transiting through Singapore en route from Indonesia to Cambodia,
Singapore adopts a zero-tolerance stance on the illegal trade of endangered wildlife species, and their parts and derivatives,
It equips maritime industry partners, including carriers, shippers, and freight forwarders with guidance on at risk routes and common red flags in wildlife trafficking, such as discrepancies in documentation, cargo value, weight, and appearance,
This seizure constitutes the largest seizure of Asian pangolin scales in Singapore to date, and investigations are ongoing,
Tiger Woods arrested and charged with driving under influence after Florida car crash
He's got some difficulty, there was an accident, and that's all I know,
When it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused, and so he has been charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test."
When I show you the photos, they kind of speak for themselves... you can see that (Woods) slid for a decent space before he came to a stop,
This body... it doesn't recover like it did when it was 24, 25. It doesn't mean I'm not trying,
Had there been someone moving in the opposite direction, we would not be having a conversation saying there was no injuries. This could've been a lot worse."
ASEAN countries won't take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM Wong
I also thought it would be useful for me to visit Hainan, given its development as a free trade port, so I decided to take up the invitation. And as it turns out, the dates were back-to-back,
Our officials have already been working hard to look at how we can strengthen our supply chain resilience across all of these areas, and we will be able to provide a further update very soon,
We have to prepare for all eventualities. For Asian countries, many of whom are energy importers, we don't really have good solutions, because we rely on imported energy,
Singapore's approach towards open and inclusive engagements with the major powers is not unique to Singapore. This is also ASEAN’s position,
We engage them in positive, constructive dialogue, engagement, and we continue to find common ground for us to deepen our cooperation,
These sub-regional arrangements allow us to move faster, even if the whole of ASEAN is not able to move at the same pace,
But from Singapore's point of view, we are friends with both China and Japan. For that matter, with America and other major partners,
We should work harder to integrate the wider ASEAN market, which we are doing, and we will continue to do, especially when we chair ASEAN next year,
That is our approach, has always been our approach consistently, and we will continue to find ways to engage all these major powers, deepen our cooperation further and look for win-win outcomes,
Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16
The restrictions began on Mar 28, making Indonesia the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children from having accounts on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox
It’s not our choice — it’s what Indonesian law requires,
Communications are still ongoing that online access for (Roblox) users under a certain age will be disabled,... We still ask for (Roblox) to comprehensively comply with the rules.”
X has announced that it would enforce a minimum user age of 16 in Indonesia. They have published this on their help centre,
We are ready to engage under the regulation’s self-assessment approach to demonstrate our long-standing safety rigour,
We reiterate that there is no room for compromise regarding compliance, and that every business entity operating in Indonesia is required to adhere to the laws in force within the country,
Commentary: Uncertainty swirls around Iran's participation in the World Cup
We will prepare for the World Cup. We will boycott the United States but not the World Cup.”
The nation stands prepared to host Iran’s group-stage matches should circumstances require.”
I really don’t believe it’s appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety.”
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The 2029 edition will be held at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
For the 101st Oscars and beyond, the Academy looks forward to closely collaborating with AEG to make L.A. LIVE the perfect backdrop for our global celebration of cinema, both for our live in-theater audience and for film fans around the world,