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GENEVA, Feb 18 — Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia were due to begin a second day of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the United States was putting undue pressure on him to bring an end to the four-year-old war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

34 Australians were briefly freed on Feb 16 before returning to Damascus for holding inadequate paperwork. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia’s Creative Economy Ministry is stepping up chef training to boost the quality of the … Source: en.antaranews.com

The Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) emphasized that Indonesia needs to take on a strategic role in the global … Source: en.antaranews.com

The most significant investment is a natural gas facility in Ohio. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Feb 17 — Four Chagos islanders have landed on one of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s atolls to establish what they say will be a permanent settlement, a move they hope will complicate a British plan to transfer the territory to Mauritius. Source: www.straitstimes.com

KYIV, Feb 17 — Ukrainian drones hit the Taman oil terminal in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region and a chemicals plant in the Perm region near the Ural mountains overnight, Ukraine’s SBU domestic security service said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

DHAKA, Feb 17 — Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as prime minister on Tuesday, marking an important political shift in the South Asian nation following a period of turmoil. Source: www.straitstimes.com

MARSEILLE, France, Feb 17 — French authorities have let the seized oil tanker GRINCH leave territorial waters after the company owning the vessel had to pay a penalty worth «several million euros,» French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

SYDNEY, Feb 17 — Heavy rain pummelled New Zealand’s South Island on Tuesday, triggering flooding and forcing the closure of roads and bridges, as a powerful storm that caused widespread destruction in the capital Wellington since the weekend moved south. Source: www.straitstimes.com

NEW DELHI, Feb 16 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit New Delhi in early March to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the framework for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, Canadian official Victor Fedeli said on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

 Plaud.ai, the only AI note-taking platform that bridges in-person, phone calls, and online meetings into one … Source: en.antaranews.com

The opposition is pushing its own, less expensive proposals. Source: www.straitstimes.com

ANTANANARIVO, Feb 16 — At least 59 people died when Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar last week, the disaster management office said on Monday, as it assesses the impact of the second tropical storm to hit the Indian Ocean island nation this year. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Indonesia Mohammad Boroujerdi urged the D8 member states to … Source: en.antaranews.com

Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed confidence that Indonesia’s economy will enter a phase of … Source: en.antaranews.com

The vehicle is equipped with five toilets. Source: www.straitstimes.com

This follows the party’s ongoing crisis after it expelled some of its members. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Canadian and British citizens can travel to China visa-free from Feb 17 to Dec 31. Source: www.straitstimes.com

He wanted to thank the armed forces for protecting Taiwan around the clock. Source: www.straitstimes.com

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

Impasse threatens ASEAN’s unity and relevance as members prioritise national interests over a collective response. Source: www.straitstimes.com

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

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

Mr Tarique Rahman said he would encourage business and create more jobs. Source: www.straitstimes.com

MUNICH, Feb 14 — Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as the «child of Europe» in a message of unity on Saturday, offering some reassurance as well as levelling more criticism at allies after a year of turmoil in transatlantic relations. Source: www.straitstimes.com

DHAKA, Feb 14 — Bangladesh’s next prime minister, Tarique Rahman’s priorities include improving the economy, law and order and governance, he said on Saturday, in his first public comments after his party’s convincing parliamentary election victory. Source: www.straitstimes.com

There was strong interest from Singaporeans in the visa programme. Source: www.straitstimes.com

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 — U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigrant deportation agreements with foreign governments cost American taxpayers millions of dollars — at times more than $1 million per person shipped out of the country — and produce little benefit, according to a study from Senate Democrats released on Friday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Officials in South-east Asia’s largest economy have stepped up enforcement against illegal imports. Source: www.straitstimes.com

COPENHAGEN, Feb 13 — Denmark will provide four F-35 fighter jets to NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission, Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Friday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The Ministry of Transmigration has built 454 toilets and renovated more than 500 schools in transmigration areas … Source: en.antaranews.com

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto reported that Indonesia's economic growth reached … Source: en.antaranews.com

Feb 13 — The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability to the nation after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising. Source: www.straitstimes.com

DHAKA, Feb 13 — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won an overwhelming two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising in 2024. Source: www.straitstimes.com

SEOUL, Feb 13 — North Korea is expected to convene the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers’ Party this month, the country’s biggest political gathering that reviews performance, sets new policy goals and can bring leadership change. Source: www.straitstimes.com

DHAKA, Feb 13 — The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The US must address the massive backlog in weapons deliveries to Taiwan, the letter said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 — Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing Taiwan to a schedule for eliminating or lowering tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. Source: www.straitstimes.com

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 — Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing Taiwan to a schedule for eliminating or lowering tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The party voted to appoint former defence spokesman Angus Taylor as its new leader. Source: www.straitstimes.com

President Prabowo Subianto urged Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto to accelerate the … Source: en.antaranews.com

Food adulteration is often reported across India, but safety lapses at high-profile brands are rare. Source: www.straitstimes.com

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 upstream oil and gas special task force, SKK Migas, has unveiled plans to drill 100 exploration wells … Source: en.antaranews.com

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

Lai had called for greater defence and artificial intelligence cooperation between Taiwan and Europe. Source: www.straitstimes.com

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

Indonesia’s deputy minister of creative economy called for more inclusive public art installations to boost the … Source: en.antaranews.com

The victim was found dead in the school toilet after she was suspected to have been stabbed repeatedly. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto urged universities to remain committed to … Source: en.antaranews.com

There are signs she is providing input on policy matters, South Korean lawmakers said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The island supports its semiconductor companies investing overseas, including in Europe. Source: www.straitstimes.com

He insisted on the need for Taiwan to dramatically shore up its defences. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Mr Angus Taylor quit as shadow defence minister on the evening of Feb 11. Source: www.straitstimes.com

LONDON, Feb 11 — Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. Source: www.straitstimes.com

ALMATY, Feb 11 — Kazakhstan on Wednesday announced a March 15 referendum on a new constitution that could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, currently barred from ruling beyond 2029, to remain at the helm of Central Asia’s largest economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia has utilized about US$3.5 billion from financing allocations under the Just Energy Transition Partnership … Source: en.antaranews.com

MOSCOW, Feb 11 — Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that new U.S. restrictions on the role of Russia and other countries in Venezuela’s oil business were blatant discrimination and the Kremlin said it would clarify the matter with Washington. Source: www.straitstimes.com

MOSCOW, Feb 11 — Russia plans to seek clarification from the United States about new U.S. restrictions on Venezuela’s oil business, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

MOSCOW, Feb 11 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that new U.S. restrictions on the role of Russia and other countries in Venezuela’s oil business were blatant discrimination. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The proposal was stalled for two months as opposition lawmakers refused to consider it. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The garment sector is the country’s economic lifeblood, driving over 10 per cent of the economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com

DHAKA, Feb 11 — The United States is concerned about China’s expanding presence in South Asia and is planning to offer Bangladesh’s next government U.S. and allied defence systems as alternatives to Chinese hardware, Washington’s ambassador to Dhaka told Reuters. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has partnered with the Japan Society for the Promotion … Source: en.antaranews.com

The suspects could face life sentences under the country’s anti-corruption laws. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) announced Monday that it is leading a joint research … Source: en.antaranews.com

SYDNEY, Feb 11 — The secretary-general of the Commonwealth, a 56-nation group headed by Britain’s King Charles, said on Wednesday she expected member nations to make progress towards beginning negotiations on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The other ports of Incheon and Jeju are also reporting an increase in the number of Chinese cruise ships arrivals. Source: www.straitstimes.com

TAIPEI, Feb 11 — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday urged the opposition-controlled parliament to pass his $40 billion special defence budget, which has been stalled by lawmakers, saying given the rising threat level strengthening the military cannot wait. Source: www.straitstimes.com

BAKU, Feb 10 — The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku on Tuesday, launching a fresh chapter in economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in the South Caucasus. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia's customs and quarantine authorities intercepted 1,984 monitor lizard skins suspected of being smuggled … Source: en.antaranews.com

Indonesia is strengthening collaboration with the Joint Coalition Against Dengue (KOBAR) at a Southeast Asia regional … Source: en.antaranews.com

Indonesia has called for deeper regional collaboration among ASEAN member states to tackle the rising number of dengue … Source: en.antaranews.com

BEIJING, Feb 10 — China has accused a former deputy director of its defence industry regulator of bribery and abuse of influence, the top prosecutor said on Tuesday, as Beijing steps up its anti-graft campaign in the military and supporting industries. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) on Monday gathered leading scientists from around … Source: en.antaranews.com

2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN and the 5th … Source: en.antaranews.com

The court ordered that Mohamad Isa Abdul Samad begin serving his six-year sentence on Feb 10. Source: www.straitstimes.com

About 35 per cent of Malaysian palm oil plantations will be 19 years or older by 2027. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Questions still remain over Mr Anutin’s ability to put the economy on a surer footing. Source: www.straitstimes.com

LONDON, Feb 9 — The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appealed to the British government on Monday to do «much more» to secure his elderly father’s release and he criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset London’s relations with Beijing. Source: www.straitstimes.com

WASHINGTON, Feb 9 — U.S. military forces boarded a crude oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday, accusing the vessel of breaching Washington’s blockade on sanctioned vessels traveling to or from Venezuela. Source: www.straitstimes.com

NEW DELHI, Feb 9 — The United States and India have released an interim framework for a trade deal, paving the way for an agreement that would lower tariffs, reconfigure energy ties and deepen economic cooperation as both seek to realign global supply chains. Source: www.straitstimes.com

With 2.2 per cent GDP growth estimated for 2025, Thailand’s economy has lagged regional peers. Source: www.straitstimes.com

LONDON, Feb 9 — Britain said it was expanding its visa route for those who want to move from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom, in reaction to the sentencing of Jimmy Lai, the Asian city’s most vocal China critic, to 20 years in jail. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Lion dancers perform during the Colorful Jakarta parade at Bundaran HI during Car-Free Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, on … Source: en.antaranews.com

TBILISI, Feb 9 — U.S. Vice President JD Vance will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan this week to push a Washington-brokered peace agreement that could transform energy and trade routes in the strategic South Caucasus region. Source: www.straitstimes.com