‘Let them fight’, says Malaysia PM Anwar on Bersatu turmoil
This follows the party’s ongoing crisis after it expelled some of its members. Source: www.straitstimes.com
China confirms visa-free access for Canada, UK visitors from Feb 17
Canadian and British citizens can travel to China visa-free from Feb 17 to Dec 31. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Taiwan president vows to strengthen island’s defences in Lunar New Year message
He wanted to thank the armed forces for protecting Taiwan around the clock. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Russia’s Taman port damaged by Ukrainian drone strike
MOSCOW, Feb 15 — Russia’s Black Sea port of Taman, which handles oil products, grain, coal and commodities, has been damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack, the governor of Russia’s Krasnodar region said on Sunday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
To recognise or not? Behind ASEAN’s lack of consensus on the Myanmar polls
Impasse threatens ASEAN’s unity and relevance as members prioritise national interests over a collective response. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build
SYDNEY, Feb 15 — Australia said on Sunday it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the U.S. and Britain. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports
Feb 14 — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed at a White House meeting on Wednesday that the U.S. would work to reduce Iran’s oil exports to China, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials briefed on the issue. Source: www.straitstimes.com