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Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defence support, rules out offensive role

Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defence support, rules out offensive role

ANKARA, Oct 8 — Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia defend against attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants under a joint defence pact with Pakistan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, ruling out Turkish participation in offensive operations. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Syria considers help in Yemen war after Saudi airports come under Houthi fire

Syria considers help in Yemen war after Saudi airports come under Houthi fire

RIYADH, Oct 8 — Syria may deploy troops to help Saudi Arabia fight Yemen’s Houthis, a US official and a Syrian defence official said, as the Iran-aligned group steps up its missile and drone attacks on the kingdom, killing three people at Saudi airports this week. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

China’s funding of development institutions is up sharply, but its power still lags, study shows

China’s funding of development institutions is up sharply, but its power still lags, study shows

WASHINGTON, Oct 8 — China, the world’s second-largest economy, has boosted funding of multilateral development institutions tenfold since 2010, but its voting power and presence in international bodies still lag its economic weight, a new study released on Thursday said. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Malaysia PM says he will do whatever possible to ensure Myanmar’s acceptance in regional community

Malaysia PM says he will do whatever possible to ensure Myanmar’s acceptance in regional community

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government would do «whatever possible» to work with Myanmar and ensure the war-torn nation can be fully re-integrated into the Southeast Asian ASEAN bloc, following a meeting with Myanmar’s military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say

Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say

ANKARA/RIYADH, Oct 7 — Turkey is sending mainly defensive and technical support to Saudi Arabia to help it fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, two officials said on Wednesday, after the NATO member and Pakistan pledged to act on the collective defence commitment of their newly formed alliance. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5

Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5

ISTANBUL, Oct 4 — A committee of the Mecca defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday, with Turkish ministers among those attending, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Sunday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries

Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries

MANILA, Oct 3 — The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed concern over an airstrike in Myanmar’s Rakhine state that caused deaths, injuries and destruction, and stood ready to facilitate discussions within the regional bloc on how best to assist Myanmar. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis

Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis

ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 — Pakistan’s foreign minister said Iran has suggested engaging Yemen’s Houthis politically after attacks by the group, an idea a committee of the Mecca defence pact will discuss at an emergency meeting in Riyadh next week. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

South Korea’s Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers

South Korea’s Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers

SEOUL, Oct 2 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday threatened unspecified measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledged what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement covering the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and apologises. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

China’s Xi talks economy, Taiwan at reception marking National Day

China’s Xi talks economy, Taiwan at reception marking National Day

BEIJING, Sept 30 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for efforts to achieve full-year economic targets while reiterating firm opposition to Taiwan independence and external interference, according to a speech he delivered at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales

Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales

TAIPEI, Sept 29 — Taiwan is in continuous talks with the United States about arms sales and has received reassurances since the Washington summit between the US and Chinese leaders that US policy on Taiwan has not changed, the defence minister said on Tuesday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

South Korea voices regret over Ukraine denial of pact on North Korean PoWs, Yonhap reports

South Korea voices regret over Ukraine denial of pact on North Korean PoWs, Yonhap reports

Sept 27 — South Korea’s presidential office expressed «strong regret» on Sunday over what it described as Ukraine’s denial of an agreement with Seoul not to disclose the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies ties

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies ties

KABUL/ISLAMABAD, Sept 27 — Afghanistan’s defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan after a group it said included Islamic State militants crossed from Pakistan. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties

Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties

Sept 26 — The military chiefs of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey discussed enhancing intelligence sharing, military coordination and capability integration at a meeting in Riyadh on Friday, according to statements from Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry and Pakistan’s military. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indian police use tear gas against protesters seeking election chief’s ouster

Indian police use tear gas against protesters seeking election chief’s ouster

MUMBAI, Sept 25 — Indian police used tear gas and water cannons on Friday to disperse opposition Congress party members during nationwide protests demanding the resignation of the head of the election commission, whom they accuse of manipulating voter rolls. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates

US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates

NAIROBI, Sept 25 — A US-sanctioned oil tanker, Sibu 1, has been freed after being hijacked by Somali pirates in August, the maritime police force in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region said on Friday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand to Muslim world, Iran, Turkish speaker says

Pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand to Muslim world, Iran, Turkish speaker says

ANKARA, Sept 25 — A defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could turn into a broader pact «for the Muslim world» that includes Iran, Turkey’s parliament speaker said on Friday, adding that it is expected to be submitted for ratification from next month. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Vietnam and North Korea pledge closer defence ties during Hanoi talks

Vietnam and North Korea pledge closer defence ties during Hanoi talks

HANOI, Sept 25 — Vietnam and North Korea will deepen their defence cooperation after some recent «positive results», Vietnam’s defence ministry said after talks between the countries’ deputy defence ministers in Hanoi this week. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says

UNITED NATIONS/SEOUL, Sept 23 — Ukraine has transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, prompting Seoul to express regret that the move had been disclosed publicly despite an agreement to keep it private. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Taiwan to maintain ‘close contact’ with US on arms sales

Taiwan to maintain ‘close contact’ with US on arms sales

TAINAN, Taiwan, Sept 23 — Taiwan will continue to keep in close touch with the US to promote the implementation of arms sales according to plan, a defence ministry official said on Wednesday, ahead of a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders in Washington. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com