Headline news for January 21, 2026: Markets recoil from renewed US tariff threats, Syria redraws control lines, Japan steadies rattled bond markets, and Singapore deepens security and diplomatic ties with Washington.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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