Singapore World News API

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            "title": "Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz",
            "description": "Trump said Tehran had refused to concede on the issue of its nuclear programme. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on April 12 ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran’s “unyielding” refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions during peace talks in Islamabad.\nWhile acknowledging that the marathon ... [2382 chars]",
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            "description": "Once nearly extinct, the native dog breed is making a comeback, but breeders face a tough challenge. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "– At Cosian Bay Resort in Phu Quoc, southern Vietnam, guests checking into the beachfront hotel are often greeted first not by staff, but by a four-month-old puppy named Barbecue.\nThe frisky Phu Quoc ridgeback trots alongside new arrivals, escorts th... [11796 chars]",
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            "title": "China Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Opposition Talks",
            "description": "China announced a series of policy measures to demonstrate “goodwill” toward Taiwan on Sunday, following a landmark meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun.",
            "content": "China announced a series of policy measures to demonstrate “goodwill” toward Taiwan on Sunday, following a landmark meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun .\nThe measures include facilitating the sales of Taiwan... [294 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-12/china-unveils-taiwan-goodwill-steps-after-rare-opposition-talks",
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