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UK says ‘military options ready’ as Russian ship uses lasers against RAF pilots

UK says ‘military options ready’ as Russian ship uses lasers against RAF pilots

LONDON — British defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday that «military options» are ready should the Russian spy ship Yantar become a threat, after the vessel directed lasers at British pilots sent to monitor it. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Crisis of governance

Crisis of governance

As tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border continue, the Pheu Thai-led government faces one of its most pressing internal crises in recent memory. Thailand finds itself in a state of «headless» governance, with both the premiership and the defence portfolio effectively leaderless at a time when national security requires coherent direction. Source: www.bangkokpost.com

South Korea’s Lee orders partial phased implementation of existing North Korea pacts

South Korea’s Lee orders partial phased implementation of existing North Korea pacts

SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who has been seeking to improve strained relations with Pyongyang, ordered on Monday his cabinet to prepare a partial step-by-step implementation of existing agreements with North Korea. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Border ties ‘need time’

Border ties ‘need time’

The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia may have eased, with both sides having agreed to honour a truce and other local-level pacts recently brokered by Asean chair Malaysia, but analysts say restoring bilateral relations may take years. Source: www.bangkokpost.com

Outline emerges of Putin’s offer to end his war in Ukraine

Outline emerges of Putin’s offer to end his war in Ukraine

LONDON — Russia would relinquish tiny pockets of occupied Ukraine and Kyiv would cede swathes of its eastern land which Moscow has been unable to capture, under peace proposals discussed by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at their Alaska summit, sources briefed on Moscow’s thinking said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Outline emerges of Putin’s offer to end his war in Ukraine

Outline emerges of Putin’s offer to end his war in Ukraine

LONDON — Russia would relinquish tiny pockets of occupied Ukraine and Kyiv would cede swathes of its eastern land which Moscow has been unable to capture, under peace proposals discussed by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at their Alaska summit, sources briefed on Moscow’s thinking said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Putin: talks can be starting point to settle Ukraine conflict and restore Russia-US ties

Putin: talks can be starting point to settle Ukraine conflict and restore Russia-US ties

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he hoped that agreements reached at his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump could be a launchpad for settling the Ukraine conflict and restoring ties between Russia and the U.S. Source: www.straitstimes.com

US mulled use of Russia icebreakers for gas development ahead of summit-sources

US mulled use of Russia icebreakers for gas development ahead of summit-sources

LONDON — The United States has had internal discussions on using Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker vessels to support the development of gas and LNG projects in Alaska as one of the possible deals to aim for when President Donald Trump meets Vladimir Putin on Friday, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Source: www.straitstimes.com

China accuses Philippine vessels of ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ after its own ships collided

China accuses Philippine vessels of ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ after its own ships collided

BEIJING — China’s defence ministry accused Philippine coast guard vessels of «dangerous manoeuvres» in response to reports of Monday’s collision between two Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. Source: www.straitstimes.com

South Korea to restore pact curbing military activity on North Korean border

South Korea to restore pact curbing military activity on North Korean border

South Korea intends to restore an agreement to suspend some military activity along the border with North Korea, President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday, as his government seeks to improve relations between neighbours still technically at war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Trump and Putin to spar Ukraine peace and arms control at Alaska summit

Trump and Putin to spar Ukraine peace and arms control at Alaska summit

MOSCOW — Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Alaska on Friday, with the U.S. president’s hopes of sealing a ceasefire agreement on Ukraine uncertain but with a last gasp offer from Putin of a possible nuclear deal that could help both men save face. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Don’t panic: Your essential guide to Thai squat toilets

Don’t panic: Your essential guide to Thai squat toilets

Visiting Thai public restrooms in destinations like temples or gas stations can sometimes surprise travellers with an unexpected encounter with the traditional squat toilet. This toilet type, despite being challenging for those unaccustomed to squatting, remains the preferred choice for many Thai people. Source: www.bangkokpost.com

Turkey to help Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord, source says

Turkey to help Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord, source says

ANKARA — Turkey will provide weapons systems and logistical tools to Syria under a military cooperation accord signed on Wednesday, a Turkish Defence Ministry source said, adding that Ankara would also train the Syrian army in using such equipment if needed. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Turkey to help Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord, source says

Turkey to help Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord, source says

ANKARA — Turkey will provide weapons systems and logistical tools to Syria under a military cooperation accord signed on Wednesday, a Turkish Defence Ministry source said, adding that Ankara would also train the Syrian army in using such equipment if needed. Source: www.straitstimes.com

‘Media distorted conflict remarks’ by Nattaphon

‘Media distorted conflict remarks’ by Nattaphon

Remarks by acting Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit that appeared to fault Thai troops and were issued after the Thai–Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on Aug 7 in Kuala Lumpur were taken out of context by certain media to effectively rank as fake news, the Defence Ministry said. Source: www.bangkokpost.com

Brazil’s Lula, China’s Xi discuss BRICS, bilateral opportunities

Brazil’s Lula, China’s Xi discuss BRICS, bilateral opportunities

BRASILIA/BEIJING — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping have discussed the role of the BRICS group of states and bilateral business over a phone call, according to Lula’s office and Chinese state media said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Australia to recognise Palestinian state at United Nations in September

Australia to recognise Palestinian state at United Nations in September

SYDNEY — Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month’s United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds to international pressure on Israel after similar announcements from France, Britain and Canada. Source: www.straitstimes.com