Philippines apprehends Filipinos suspected of spying for China
One of the accused was a Defence Ministry staffer who said he wrote opinion stories in exchange for pay. Source: www.straitstimes.com
One of the accused was a Defence Ministry staffer who said he wrote opinion stories in exchange for pay. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, March 4 — Britain needs to keep a cool head over the conflict in the Middle East to address the public’s concerns about escalation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, March 4 — Two men went on trial in London on Wednesday accused by British prosecutors of carrying out hostile surveillance on well-known pro-democracy dissidents for Hong Kong and, ultimately, China. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Southeast Asian governments are warning of risks to regional stability and citizens abroad. Source: www.straitstimes.com
March 4 — A submarine attack on an Iranian ship off the coast of Sri Lanka has left at least 101 people missing, one dead and 78 injured, sources in Sri Lanka’s navy and defence ministry told Reuters on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, March 4 — Russia’s transport ministry on Wednesday accused Ukrainian naval drones of attacking a Russian liquefied natural gas carrier, the Arctic Metagaz, which caught fire in the Mediterranean a day earlier. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono called for the strengthening of … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and the Investment, Industry, and Trade Minister of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, … Source: en.antaranews.com
He is accused of leaving oily smears at Katori Shrine in Chiba. Source: www.straitstimes.com
President Prabowo held a rare late-night briefing with senior political leaders amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Prosecutors accused her of threatening to “make a false report to the police”. Source: www.straitstimes.com
March 3 — Britain said on Tuesday it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, using what it called an «emergency brake» to curb rising asylum claims from people entering through legal routes. Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON/MADRID, March 3 — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States would cut off all trade with Spain after the European country refused to let the U.S. military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran. Source: www.straitstimes.com
DUBAI, March 3 — Iranian airstrikes on Gulf states could push them into a broad coalition aligned with the United States and widen the war against Iran, Middle East analysts said, after attacks on ports, cities and oil facilities in a vital energy-producing region. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, March 3 — Foreign minister Yvette Cooper said on Tuesday that Britain was working with airlines on increasing capacity out of Muscat, Oman to prioritise the evacuation of vulnerable British nationals. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Тегеран, 3 марта /Синьхуа/ — Корпус стражей исламской революции /КСИР/ Ирана опубликовал данные о потерях США за первые два дня ответных ударов, они значительно отличаются от цифр, обнародованных
TOKYO/TAIPEI/SYDNEY, March 3 — Japanese lawmakers reeling from attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel gathered on Monday at the ruling party’s offices in Tokyo to question bureaucrats about evacuation plans, energy stocks and the legal basis for U.S. action. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, March 3 — Britain is planning to send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus from Iranian attacks, the Times newspaper said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Вьентьян, 3 марта /Синьхуа/ — В понедельник Национальная избирательная комиссия Лаоса официально объявила имена 175 избранных членов Национального собрания /однопалатного парламента/ 10-го созыва по
SKK Migas together with Conrad Asia Energy held a ceremonial event marking the commencement of the Final Investment … Source: en.antaranews.com
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the escalating conflict involving the United States … Source: en.antaranews.com
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled energy markets and driven up prices for crude and gas. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has assured that the trade agreement between Indonesia … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) has called on the government to review a trade agreement signed with … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON, March 3 — U.S. President Donald Trump said it was «sad to see» the relationship with Britain was «not what it was» after Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially held off giving military support to the strikes against Iran. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Former vice president Jusuf Kalla has warned of potential fuel supply disruptions in Indonesia amid rising global oil … Source: en.antaranews.com
Deputy Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Amarulla Octavian has urged regional governments to … Source: en.antaranews.com
India is weighing options that include turning to Russian cargoes currently loitering near its waters. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The two sides announced agreements to boost cooperation on critical minerals and energy supplies Source: www.straitstimes.com
ROME, March 2 — Italy has received requests for air defence and anti-drone systems from Gulf countries caught up in the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States, Rome’s defence minister told lawmakers on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Mohammad Faisal, executive director of CORE Indonesia, said Saturday’s US-Israeli attack on Iran, which caused … Source: en.antaranews.com
PM Albanese hoped the conflict would bring an end to the “ugly” regime in Tehran that had killed many. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, March 2 — Donald Trump said he was «very disappointed» with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not allowing the U.S. to use the Diego Garcia air base to carry out strikes on Iran, the Daily Telegraph quoted the U.S. president as saying in an interview. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar said the Harmoni Imlek Nusantara, or Nusantara Chinese New Year Harmony … Source: en.antaranews.com
TOKYO/NEW DELHI, March 2 — The widening Iranian conflict is disrupting oil flows to several Asian countries as vessels are bottled up within the Middle East Gulf and crude and transport costs are rising, industry sources and analysts said on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has called for stronger trade diplomacy to counter rising tariff and … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) expects exports to the US to climb toward 3 million tons within three years … Source: en.antaranews.com
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi said Iran must stop activities that bring instability to the region. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) plans to review import agreements for energy commodities, such as … Source: en.antaranews.com
KARACHI, Pakistan, March 1 — Pakistani police fired tear gas on Sunday to scatter protesters who breached the outer wall of the U.S. consulate in the southern city of Karachi following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Сянган, 1 марта /Синьхуа/ — Землетрясение магнитудой 6,1 произошло в регионе островов Фиджи в воскресенье в 05:44:42 по Гринвичу. Об этом сообщил Немецкий исследовательский центр геонаук /GFZ/.
The Raja Ampat Islands in Southwest Papua are renowned not only for their breathtaking natural beauty but also for … Source: en.antaranews.com
-NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 5491) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is proud to announce a strategic expansion in … Source: en.antaranews.com
DUBAI, Feb 28 — Several Gulf Arab states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday after Tehran pledged to retaliate against strikes by the United States and Israel, bringing conflict to a part of the Arab world that prides itself on relative safety. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, Feb 28 — Britain said on Saturday that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and stood ready to defend its interests, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has partnered with the British Council to enhance the competency of … Source: en.antaranews.com
Denpasar Police in Bali on Wednesday confirmed the seizure of 1.4 kilograms of cocaine from a British national … Source: en.antaranews.com
Southeast Asia is entering an electricity supercycle. Industrial expansion, rapid urbanisation, electrification of … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia will host an international conference in July 2026 aimed at generating policy solutions for the Greater … Source: en.antaranews.com
Proceedings adjourned to May to give defence and prosecution more time. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Despite the recent trade agreement, Indonesia has retained its policy requiring investment and downstreaming processes … Source: en.antaranews.com
Head of Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Arif Satria on Thursday urged industry … Source: en.antaranews.com
Thailand suffered 130 oil spills affecting more than 23 provinces between 2017 and 2021. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Feb 27 — Cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensified overnight, with both sides claiming heavy losses and the Pakistani defence minister saying his country was in an «open war» with its neighbour. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Investigations included the questioning of more than 250 witnesses, including in Singapore. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Mr Chen said his father had not been outside of China and wanted to bring him to Malaysia for CNY. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The area of the Moon is an extremely challenging environment for space debris removal. Source: www.straitstimes.com
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
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
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
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
His lawyer said the prosecution had “cherry picked” speeches. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia has called on the European Union (EU) to promptly implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute … Source: en.antaranews.com
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
Myanmar has been roiled by conflict that ignited after generals seized power in a 2021 coup. Source: www.straitstimes.com
One was sentenced to 11 years, while the other landed a term of nine years. Source: www.straitstimes.com
As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse approaches, two large-scale zodiac-themed art installations have made … Source: en.antaranews.com
Mr Turnbull told AFP an elected head of state could heal Australia’s “tribal” politics. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Officials aim to bring all remaining operations under control by April. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A clampdown has resulted in thousands of arrests, but critics have questioned its authenticity. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s state logistics agency Bulog said on Tuesday that rice and MinyaKita cooking oil supplies are … Source: en.antaranews.com
BEIJING, Feb 25 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz won a pledge by China to import more high-quality goods from Germany on Wednesday, as he visited Beijing aiming to reset relations that have been clouded by a yawning trade deficit with the world’s second-largest economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia must strengthen regional innovation capacity to enhance national competitiveness and achieve its 2045 … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia targets 15,000 engineers to learn and master chip design technology through a collaboration agreement between … Source: en.antaranews.com
The buoyant economy will help the city return to a budget surplus after several years of deficits. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) launched the 2025 Regional Competitiveness Index (IDSD) as a … Source: en.antaranews.com
The IMCAS World Congress 2026, an internationally recognized forum for aesthetic medicine and clinical research, … Source: en.antaranews.com
On February 8, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, officially opened iQIYI LAND, its first … Source: en.antaranews.com
The manoeuvre saw about 10 American fighter jets fly between South Korean and Chinese air defence identification zones. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Despite bringing in experts from Australia, the cause of the issue remains unknown. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) said it is preparing an early warning system (EWS) to anticipate … Source: en.antaranews.com
Канберра, 24 февраля /Синьхуа/ — Премьер-министр Австралии Энтони Альбанезе вернулся в свою резиденцию «Лодж» в Канберре после того, как во вторник вечером он был эвакуирован на 3 часа из-за угрозы
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 — U.S. President Donald Trump’s first option with Tehran is always diplomacy but he is willing to use lethal force if necessary, his spokeswoman said on Tuesday as his top diplomat prepares to brief top congressional leaders on Iran later in the day. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) said it will intervene in regions with low Regional … Source: en.antaranews.com
HONG KONG, Feb 24 — China’s ongoing military corruption purges are leaving serious deficiencies in its command structure and are likely to have hampered the readiness of its rapidly modernising armed forces, a leading defence research centre said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The United Nations International Digital Economy Governance and Leadership Capacity Building Programme officially … Source: en.antaranews.com
NAIROBI, Feb 24 — More than 600 Kenyans who were lured to Cambodia by the promise of jobs but say they ended up being kept against their will in a trafficking scheme are seeking court orders to compel the Kenyan government to bring them home. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has expanded Indonesian fishery export access through agreements with … Source: en.antaranews.com
HONG KONG/PANAMA CITY, Feb 24 — Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said on Tuesday Panama authorities had threatened its employees with criminal prosecution if they defied orders to leave two strategic canal ports at the centre of a legal battle that has embroiled Beijing and Washington. Source: www.straitstimes.com
There is now an agreement to schedule discussion on the government’s proposal on March 6. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Дамаск, 23 февраля /Синьхуа/ — В результате нападения боевиков экстремистской группировки «Исламское государство» /ИГ/, произошедшего в понедельник на контрольно-пропускном пункте к западу от города
The prime minister ruled out holding a vote on turning Australia into a republic. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Mr Kim called the next five years a “full-scale progress phase”. Source: www.straitstimes.com
SEOUL, Feb 24 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country will solidify and develop the quality of its economy over the next five years, state media KCNA said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Kuala Lumpur is dusting off its grand old buildings and inviting the public back in. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto confirmed that his latest meeting with United States President Donald Trump … Source: en.antaranews.com
A child reads a book from a mobile library along the Brantas River in Kediri, East Java. The initiative brings books to … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) clarified on Saturday that a large hole in a village in … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON, Feb 23 — Britain’s populist Reform UK party unveiled «radical» plans on Monday to stop what it called an immigration «invasion», promising to create an agency to deport thousands of illegal migrants and to leave human rights treaties if it wins power. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia and the United States have signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), which provides tariff exemptions … Source: en.antaranews.com