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Talks are continuing "at a rapid pace", he said, despite a report claiming that Iran was halting indirect negotiations with the US.

US President Donald Trump said talks are continuing "at a rapid pace" despite a report that Iran was halting indirect negotiations with the US.

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$9m pilot initiative to integrate palliative care into chronic kidney disease treatment

The four-year programme supported by the Lien Foundation seeks to challenge the “dialysis by default” mindset.

Called Renalssance, the pilot is expected to benefit more than 5,260 patients over four years – 1,500 from each hospital, and 760 from NKF.

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Singers Nathania Ong, Iman Fandi and Regina Song among 18 S’poreans on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

The annual list recognises 300 trailblazers under the age of 30 across the Asia-Pacific region.

Among the Singaporeans recognised are (clockwise from left) singer-songwriter Iman Fandi, viral alt-pop sensation Regina Song and singer-actress and West End musical theatre performer Nathania Ong.

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