Indonesia says it has entered agreement with India to procure BrahMos missiles
BrahMos is a company co-owned by the Indian and Russian governments. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Penang Hill funicular train service to close for scheduled maintenance June 8 to 14
This bi-annual maintenance will replace the coaches’ bogie and air-conditioning cooling coil. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Oil output, exports knocked by Iran conflict as prices surge
March 9 — Saudi Arabia has begun oil output cuts, sources said on Monday, becoming the latest Gulf producer impacted by the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran which has halted ship traffic in the region and sent oil prices up nearly 30% to $119 a barrel on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Turkey says second Iranian ballistic missile shot down by NATO defences in airspace
ANKARA, March 9 — Turkey said on Monday that NATO air defences shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran and had entered Turkish airspace, warning it will take any necessary steps against threats. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian navy seizes 1.4-tonne cyanide smuggled from Philippines
Indonesian Navy personnel have foiled an attempt to smuggle about 1.4 tonnes of cyanide believed to have originated in … Source: en.antaranews.com
RI Govt may raise subsidized fuel if global oil prices surge
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said subsidized fuel prices could increase if global oil prices … Source: en.antaranews.com
UK talking to partners about limiting economic impact of Iran crisis, says PM
LONDON, March 9 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that his government was talking to international partners about what can be done to reduce the economic impact of the Iranian crisis on people and businesses. Source: www.straitstimes.com
‘Crazy’ Yangon property prices despite struggling economy, civil war in Myanmar
Internal migration from conflict zones, foreign currency restrictions and a lack of trust in banks have fuelled «artificial demand» for property as a safe asset. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Filipinos race to fill tanks ahead of petrol price jump
Fighting in the Middle East has disrupted shipping and sent global oil prices soaring. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Turkey says it deployed six F-16 fighter jets, air defence systems to northern Cyprus
ANKARA, March 9 — Turkey on Monday deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defence systems to northern Cyprus to boost the security of the Turkish community there amid the war in Iran, the defence ministry said, adding that Ankara would take additional measures if needed. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia asks WTO to suspend EU concessions over palm oil
The Indonesian government has requested that the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) suspend … Source: en.antaranews.com
Governments’ actions in response to oil price surge and the escalating Middle East conflict
March 9 — Oil prices have soared while share markets have skidded on fears that the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will squeeze energy supplies and hamstring industries around the world. Source: www.straitstimes.com
VPNs up, porn websites down as Australia brings in new online age-restrictions
SYDNEY, March 9 — Virtual private networks (VPNs) were among Australia’s most downloaded smartphone applications, usage data showed, while one of the world’s largest pornography distributors said it was blocking users as the country rolled out sweeping online age-restrictions on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
У побережья Камчатки произошло землетрясение магнитудой 6,5
Москва, 8 марта /Синьхуа/ — У побережья полуострова Камчатка в воскресенье произошло землетрясение магнитудой 6,5. Об этом сообщил камчатский филиал Единой геофизической службы Российской академии