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Israeli ultra-Orthodox party leaves government over conscription bill
JERUSALEM - One of Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism, said it was quitting Prime Minister Benjamin ...
Thailand’s changing cannabis rules leave farmers in a tough spot
Some Hmong farmers worry they’ll have to revert to less profitable and dirtier crops. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Berlin pledges decision on Patriots for Kyiv within 'days or weeks'
WASHINGTON - Berlin and Washington will take a decision about sending two U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv ...
US probes drones and polysilicon imports, opening door to tariffs
The US has also launched similar investigations into imports of semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and other goods. Read more at ...
Paraguay says will defend ties with Taiwan, host its president
Taiwan President Lai is expected to visit Paraguay in August. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Easy reading is hard writing’
Mr Patrick Daniel was editor-in-chief of SPH’s English/Malay/Tamil Media Group. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
The Straits Times: What it means to be a trusted voice for Singapore in a changing world
ST has a role to play as a unifying force beyond being the chronicler of the Singapore Story, says the prime minister at The ...
Trump sours on Putin, but bromance may not be over
Trump has repeatedly shown a willingness to trust Putin, despite firm warnings from within the US government. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.