President urges faster adoption of micro waste processing technologies
President Prabowo Subianto urged Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto to accelerate the … Source: en.antaranews.com
McDonald’s India outlet gets regulatory warning over rotten tomatoes, reused oil
Food adulteration is often reported across India, but safety lapses at high-profile brands are rare. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Ukrainian arms producers receive first wartime export licences, Kyiv says
KYIV, Feb 12 — Ukrainian arms producers have received the first wartime licences to export their goods abroad, the secretary of Kyiv’s national security and defence council said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s SKK Migas to drill 100 exploration wells in 2026
Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas special task force, SKK Migas, has unveiled plans to drill 100 exploration wells … Source: en.antaranews.com
Syria says it has taken over al-Tanf base vacated by US troops
Feb 12 — Syria’s Defence Ministry said on Thursday that Syrian army units had taken control of the al-Tanf military base vacated by U.S. troops, following coordination between Syrian and U.S. authorities. Source: www.straitstimes.com
China calls Taiwan’s President Lai a ‘war instigator’
Lai had called for greater defence and artificial intelligence cooperation between Taiwan and Europe. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Ukrainian drone strike causes fire at refinery in Russia’s Komi region, governor says
MOSCOW, Feb 12 — A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at an oil refinery owned by Lukoil near Ukhta in Russia’s northwestern Komi Republic, the head of the region, Rostislav Goldshtein, said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
RI Govt promotes inclusivity through creative public spaces
Indonesia’s deputy minister of creative economy called for more inclusive public art installations to boost the … Source: en.antaranews.com
Selangor school stabbing: Malaysian teen pleads not guilty to murder of schoolmate in 2025
The victim was found dead in the school toilet after she was suspected to have been stabbed repeatedly. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian minister urges clean, fair 2026 state university admission
Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto urged universities to remain committed to … Source: en.antaranews.com
North Korea’s Kim positioning daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency briefing says
There are signs she is providing input on policy matters, South Korean lawmakers said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Taiwan leader wants more defence cooperation with Europe
The island supports its semiconductor companies investing overseas, including in Europe. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Премьер-министр Соломоновых Островов поздравил Китай с праздником Весны
Сидней, 12 февраля /Синьхуа/ — Премьер-министр Соломоновых Островов Джереми Манеле недавно передал теплые поздравления и наилучшие пожелания китайскому народу в связи с праздником Весны /Чуньцзе,
Taiwan President Lai warns countries in region ‘next’ in case of China attack
He insisted on the need for Taiwan to dramatically shore up its defences. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Australia’s opposition leader Sussan Ley faces leadership challenge as senior lawmaker quits
Mr Angus Taylor quit as shadow defence minister on the evening of Feb 11. Source: www.straitstimes.com