Japan aims to draw up international recommendation to curb space debris near Moon
The area of the Moon is an extremely challenging environment for space debris removal. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Russia’s Rosatom says overseas nuclear plant projects continue despite new UK sanctions
MOSCOW/ALMATY, Feb 26 — Russian state-owned Rosatom said on Thursday that it would continue its foreign nuclear power plant projects and keep meeting its obligations despite new British sanctions against Russian companies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Bangladesh court orders move to seek Interpol red notice for UK lawmaker Siddiq
DHAKA, Feb 26 — A court in Bangladesh ordered authorities to seek an Interpol red notice against British lawmaker and former minister Tulip Siddiq on Thursday over alleged corruption linked to a private real estate project in the capital. Source: www.straitstimes.com
‘You stood by Israel’: Modi’s visit to Jerusalem deepens ties amid turmoil in the region
Mr Modi’s visit comes as the conflict in Gaza and the future of Palestine strains Israel’s ties with many Global South countries. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Russia says sending British troops to Ukraine would prolong war, not end it
MOSCOW, Feb 26 — Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that any deployment of British troops in Ukraine would prolong the war, not end it. Source: www.straitstimes.com
No proven link between Duterte speeches and drug deaths: defence at ICC
His lawyer said the prosecution had “cherry picked” speeches. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia calls on EU to enforce WTO decision on palm oil dispute
Indonesia has called on the European Union (EU) to promptly implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute … Source: en.antaranews.com
Hungary’s Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage
BRUSSELS, Feb 26 — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Wednesday asked the EU for a «fact-finding mission» to assess damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine, and suggested this could help unblock new EU funding to Ukraine, a letter seen by Reuters showed. Source: www.straitstimes.com
UNICEF alarmed over reports of deadly Myanmar air strikes on civilians
Myanmar has been roiled by conflict that ignited after generals seized power in a 2021 coup. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia jails two Britons for drug smuggling
One was sentenced to 11 years, while the other landed a term of nine years. Source: www.straitstimes.com
XiaoDi × Studio City: Year of the Horse Art Installations Make a Stunning Debut, Bringing Eastern Aesthetics to the World
As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse approaches, two large-scale zodiac-themed art installations have made … Source: en.antaranews.com
Australian ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull says ‘more important than ever’ to ditch British monarchy
Mr Turnbull told AFP an elected head of state could heal Australia’s “tribal” politics. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Cambodia claims its crackdown has halved online scam activity
Officials aim to bring all remaining operations under control by April. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Scam centres ‘destroying’ Cambodia’s economy, PM tells AFP
A clampdown has resulted in thousands of arrests, but critics have questioned its authenticity. Source: www.straitstimes.com