Singapore World News API

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            "title": "Govt ready to do more to help Singaporeans cope with impact of Iran war if situation worsens: SM Lee",
            "description": "Even with the 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel, Singaporeans may still find it tough to return to pre-war conditions. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "SINGAPORE - More support will be rolled out to help Singaporeans cope with the impact of the Iran war if the situation worsens, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.\nThe Government is tracking the Middle East situation closely, and is ready to do mor... [4094 chars]",
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            "title": "Iran reimposes 'strict management' of Strait of Hormuz over US blockade",
            "description": "Until the United States restores freedom of movement for all vessels visiting Iran, \"the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly controlled\", says the Iranian military.",
            "content": "TEHRAN: Iran's military declared the resumption of \"strict management\" of Strait of Hormuz again on Saturday (Apr 18), its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.... [4382 chars]",
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            "title": "Indonesia junior high school teacher named suspect in death of student testing 3D-printed rifle",
            "description": "The tragic incident took place on April 8 at about 10.30am during a practical examination. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "- Police in Siak regency, Riau, have named a female teacher at Sains Tahfiz Islamic Center junior high school as a suspect of negligence in the case of a student’s death while testing a 3D-printed rifle for a science project.\nSiak Police chief Sepuh ... [3641 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-junior-high-school-teacher-named-suspect-in-death-of-student-testing-3d-printed-rifle",
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