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Bangladesh’s BNP wins sweeping election majority, promise of stability

Bangladesh’s BNP wins sweeping election majority, promise of stability

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Key priorities of the BNP, winner of Bangladesh election

Key priorities of the BNP, winner of Bangladesh election

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

What to watch at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress

What to watch at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Bangladesh’s BNP wins two-thirds majority in landmark election

Bangladesh’s BNP wins two-thirds majority in landmark election

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

US, Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

US, Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Syria says it has taken over al-Tanf base vacated by US troops

Syria says it has taken over al-Tanf base vacated by US troops

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Ukrainian drone strike causes fire at refinery in Russia’s Komi region, governor says

Ukrainian drone strike causes fire at refinery in Russia’s Komi region, governor says

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine

UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Kazakhstan calls March 15 referendum on new constitution

Kazakhstan calls March 15 referendum on new constitution

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Russia says US restrictions on its role in Venezuela’s oil business are discrimination

Russia says US restrictions on its role in Venezuela’s oil business are discrimination

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Lavrov says US restrictions on Russia’s role in Venezuela oil business are discrimination

Lavrov says US restrictions on Russia’s role in Venezuela oil business are discrimination

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

US moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defence alternatives

US moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defence alternatives

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations

Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled special defence budget

Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled special defence budget

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership charter during Vance visit

US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership charter during Vance visit

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

UK expands visa route for Hong Kongers after Jimmy Lai sentencing

UK expands visa route for Hong Kongers after Jimmy Lai sentencing

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

US Vice President Vance heads to Armenia, Azerbaijan to push peace, trade

US Vice President Vance heads to Armenia, Azerbaijan to push peace, trade

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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Japan PM’s big election win could mean more beef with Beijing

Japan PM’s big election win could mean more beef with Beijing

TOKYO, Feb 9 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win has blunted domestic opposition to her hawkish security agenda, encouraging plans to press ahead with a defence expansion that China has condemned as a return to militarism. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration

India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

India’s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties

India’s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, as the two countries look to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Algeria begins to cancel air services agreement with UAE

Algeria begins to cancel air services agreement with UAE

Feb 7 — Algeria has begun the process of cancelling its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, signed in Abu Dhabi in May 2013, state media said on Saturday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Russian captain jailed over crew member’s death in U.S. tanker crash

Russian captain jailed over crew member’s death in U.S. tanker crash

LONDON, Feb 5 — The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain’s east coast last year was jailed for 6 years on Thursday for causing the death of a crew member through gross negligence. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

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