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More ships in S'pore as Iran war disrupts Mid-East routes

5+ hour, 55+ min ago  (1292+ words) Higher marine fuel prices and slower container shipping speeds - known as 'slow steaming' - are some reasons why refueling has declined. Published'May 19, 2026, 05: 00 AM SINGAPORE - More ships are coming to Singapore as the war between Iran and the US disrupts shipping routes,…...

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straitstimes. com > world > middle-east > pope-leo-to-meet-middle-east-christian-leaders-in-bid-for-unity

Pope Leo to meet Middle East Christian leaders in bid for unity

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (644+ words) Pope Leo meeting bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, seminarians and pastoral workers at Istanbul's Holy Spirit Cathedral on Nov 28. Published'Nov 28, 2025, 02: 58 PM Updated'Nov 28, 2025, 06: 24 PM ISTANBUL " Pope Leo will meet Christian leaders from across the Middle East in Turkey on Nov 28, and…...

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straitstimes. com > sport > football > maccabi-tel-aviv-to-decline-tickets-for-european-tie-at-aston-villa

Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets for European tie at Aston Villa

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (655+ words) Young players arrive to the training ground of Maccabi Tel Aviv football club in Tel Aviv, Israel. Published'Oct 21, 2025, 07: 26 AM Updated'Oct 21, 2025, 10: 06 AM JERUSALEM " Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to their fans for a Europa League away match at…...

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straitstimes. com > sport > football > Tel-Aviv-derby-called-off-after-violent-riots-Israel-Police-says

Tel Aviv derby called off after violent riots, Israel Police says

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (144+ words) Published'Oct 20, 2025, 11: 11 AM The Tel Aviv derby between Hapoel and Maccabi was cancelled on Sunday due to "public disorder and violent riots", Israel Police said. The Israeli Premier League match was scheduled to take place at Bloomfield Stadium, which is shared…...

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straitstimes. com > world > middle-east > us-rubio-heads-to-israel-amid-tensions-with-middle-east-allies

US" Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions with Middle East allies

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (635+ words) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Sept 13, for his flight to Israel. Published'Sep 14, 2025, 03: 55 AM Updated'Sep 14, 2025, 05: 59 AM WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's top diplomat, Mr Marco Rubio, headed to Israel on Sept 13, amid tensions…...

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straitstimes. com > sport > formula-one > formula-one-has-a-plan-if-middle-east-races-cannot-happen-stefano-domenicali

Formula One has a plan if Middle East races cannot take place: Stefano Domenicali

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (580+ words) F1 chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali (left) and actor Tom Cruise attending the F1: The Movie European premiere in London on June 23. Published'Jul 02, 2025, 05: 25 AM Updated'Jul 02, 2025, 07: 37 PM LONDON " Formula One has a plan to keep the show on the road should season-ending races…...

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F1 has a plan if Middle East races cannot happen - Domenicali

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (389+ words) Published'Jul 02, 2025, 05: 25 AM LONDON - Formula One has a plan to keep the show on the road should season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi be affected by conflict in the Middle East, chief executive Stefano Domenicali said on Tuesday. The Italian…...

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straitstimes. com > world > europe > germanys-merz-heads-to-us-for-talks-on-ukraine-trade-middle-east

Germany's Merz heads to US for talks on Ukraine, trade, Middle East

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (248+ words) BERLIN - Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz will on June 5 meet US President Donald Trump for talks at the White House with the Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, as well as rocky trade relations, on the agenda. The talks will focus on…...