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China charges former official of defence industry regulator with graft

China charges former official of defence industry regulator with graft

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

Jimmy Lai’s son urges UK to do ‘much more’ to win media tycoon’s release

Jimmy Lai’s son urges UK to do ‘much more’ to win media tycoon’s release

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

US forces board Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean without incident

US forces board Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean without incident

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

Explainer-India-US trade pact and its impact on millions of Indian farmers

Explainer-India-US trade pact and its impact on millions of Indian farmers

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

Thai PM Anutin’s poll win calms turmoil but hard economic test awaits

Thai PM Anutin’s poll win calms turmoil but hard economic test awaits

BANGKOK, Feb 9 — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s big surprise win in Sunday’s election, and the likelihood of a strong coalition government, could provide temporary relief to a stuttering economy that has faced repeated bouts of political instability. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Russia’s Lavrov sees no ‘bright future’ for economic ties with U.S

Russia’s Lavrov sees no ‘bright future’ for economic ties with U.S

MOSCOW, Feb 9 — Russia remains open for cooperation with the United States but is not hopeful about economic ties despite Washington’s ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thailand PM Anutin consolidates power with dominating election win

Thailand PM Anutin consolidates power with dominating election win

BANGKOK, Feb 8 — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party won a clear victory in Sunday’s general election, raising the prospect that a more stable coalition may now succeed in bringing an end to a period of prolonged political instability. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder

Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder

BRUSSELS, Feb 6 — The European Commission on Friday proposed a sweeping ban on any services that support Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports, going far beyond previous piecemeal EU sanctions in its effort to stunt Moscow’s key source of income for its war on Ukraine. Source: www.straitstimes.com

EU proposes to broaden sanctions on Russian crude in sweeping new package

EU proposes to broaden sanctions on Russian crude in sweeping new package

BRUSSELS, Feb 6 — The European Commission on Friday proposed a sweeping ban on any services that support Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports, going far beyond previous piecemeal EU sanctions in its effort to stunt Moscow’s key source of income for its war on Ukraine. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on February 9

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on February 9

HONG KONG, Feb 6 — Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on February 9, the city’s judiciary said on Friday, in a closely watched national security trial that has drawn international criticism including from the U.S. and Britain. Source: www.straitstimes.com

China removes 3 lawmakers with defence-sector ties after top general probed

China removes 3 lawmakers with defence-sector ties after top general probed

BEIJING, Feb 5 — Three Chinese lawmakers with ties to the defence sector have been removed from their positions, state media said in the wake of an investigation of the nation’s top general, just as Beijing tries to modernise its military. Source: www.straitstimes.com

South Africa’s trade minister heads to China, seeking duty-free export access

South Africa’s trade minister heads to China, seeking duty-free export access

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 5 — South Africa’s trade minister Parks Tau will travel to China from Thursday to Saturday to sign the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, which will see South African exports gain duty-free access to the Chinese market, Tau’s office said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Germany’s Merz heads to Saudi, Gulf in quest for new partners

Germany’s Merz heads to Saudi, Gulf in quest for new partners

BERLIN, Feb 4 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday aiming to forge energy and arms partnerships as Europe’s biggest and richest economy sought to reduce dependence on the U.S. and China. Source: www.straitstimes.com

UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of aggravated burglary at Israeli firm’s factory

UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of aggravated burglary at Israeli firm’s factory

LONDON, Feb 4 — Six British pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted on Wednesday of aggravated burglary relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with a jury unable to reach verdicts on charges of criminal damage. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Taiwan must pass defence spending to avoid giving wrong impression, president says

Taiwan must pass defence spending to avoid giving wrong impression, president says

TAIPEI, Feb 4 — If Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament continues to block $40 billion in proposed extra defence spending the international community could misunderstand the island’s determination to defend itself, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

UK, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal

UK, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal

Feb 3 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump recognised the «strategic importance» of the U.S.-UK air base in the Chagos Archipelago and will work closely to guarantee its operation, Downing Street said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Syrian security deploy in key Kurdish city under US-backed deal

Syrian security deploy in key Kurdish city under US-backed deal

QAMISHLI, Syria, Feb 3 — Syrian government security forces entered the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday, security sources and witnesses said, implementing a U.S.-backed deal to bring Kurdish-run regions back under central government control. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Trump’s tariff cut spells relief in India despite scant details

Trump’s tariff cut spells relief in India despite scant details

NEW DELHI, Feb 3 — U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to slash tariffs on Indian imports sparked a relief rally across the Asian country’s markets on Tuesday, lifting sentiment among exporters and policymakers even as details of the agreement remained scant. Source: www.straitstimes.com

US cuts tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases

US cuts tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, Feb 2 — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had agreed on a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India lowering trade barriers, stopping its purchases of Russian oil and buying oil instead from the U.S. and potentially Venezuela. Source: www.straitstimes.com