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Violet Oon and her daughter Tay Su-Lyn are narrating Singapore's food story for a new generation through their restaurants. Their National Kitchen, which opened a decade ago, aims to shape and mirror collective memories of food in Singapore.
Anthropic's Mythos cyber scare has highlighted the growing importance of access to frontier AI technology, AI capabilities advance, gaining access to these models could become critically important.
The US and China are engaged in high-stakes diplomacy to prevent a new Cold War. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Alaska to discuss rising tensions. The talks aimed to ease strained relations between the two nations.
Coventry City Football Club secured promotion to the Premier League. The team earned the spot after a 25-year absence from the top division. Coventry's promotion was confirmed following a decisive match at a packed stadium.
Inter Milan defeated Cagliari 3-0. The win was a significant result for Inter. They moved closer to the title with this victory.
Hezbollah politicians in Lebanon affirmed a cautious commitment to a 10-day cease-fire with Israel, which appeared to be holding on its first day. The truce could remove an obstacle in U. S.-Iran peace talks, a development that may have implications for regional diplomacy.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, ending a period of heightened tensions. However, the war is far from over, with many dynamics of conflict persisting, University of Melbourne.
Lebanese people displaced by fighting are returning south. Thousands are rushing back under the cease-fire. Lebanese people who had been displaced by fighting expressed a mix of excitement and uncertainty about a pause in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open. The US, under President Donald Trump, plans to continue a blockade. Few ships are moving through the strait,.
Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping has raised hopes for a peace deal. The move comes after weeks of tensions between Iran and the US, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps saying the strait is open to all vessels.
Iran said the Strait is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire. Brent crude prices fell by 10% following the announcement. The Strait's status affects global oil supplies.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The US blockade remains in place. The strait's reopening was confirmed after reports indicated Iran had halted its threat to close the critical waterway, a vital passage for oil exports, on August 7.
Iran has rejected Donald Trump's claim that it agreed to surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium. Iran's response comes after Trump's statement, with no further details on the alleged agreement or its terms provided.
US President Trump and Iran have stated that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. The US will maintain its naval blockade in the region. The blockade's continuation comes after assurances from Trump and Iran that shipping lanes are clear.
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened. Insurance premiums for cargo and oil vessels have skyrocketed. Insurers are yet to assess the risks of navigating the waterway amid tensions with Iran.
US President Trump stated that the US will continue its blockade. Iranian officials claim the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to shipping. The US maintains its naval presence in the region.
Air Canada has temporarily suspended flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York's John F Kennedy airport due to rising fuel prices. The airline cited high costs as the reason for the suspension, which affects multiple routes.
Iran's foreign ministry denied a claim by US President Donald Trump that the country agreed to transfer its stockpile of enriched uranium. The ministry said the uranium would not be transferred "anywhere". This contradicts Trump's earlier assertion about an agreement with Iran.
Lebanon's president said the country is entering a new phase after a ceasefire with Israel. He aims for lasting agreements and stronger state control. The development follows a recent truce between Lebanon and Israel.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" as a ceasefire holds in Lebanon. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, had seen increased tensions. Iran's statement comes after a fragile ceasefire took hold in Lebanon, following a recent escalation in violence.
India-flagged vessels have started sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz. Most of these ships are critical to India’s energy needs and are carrying crude oil. The change affects India’s oil supply chain.
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