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Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon

Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON, April 28 — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain’s King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal. Source: www.straitstimes.com

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy’s ‘unacceptable’ comments on social media

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy’s ‘unacceptable’ comments on social media

LONDON, April 28 — Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy’s «unacceptable and inflammatory» comments on social media. Source: www.straitstimes.com

EU’s top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

EU’s top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 28 — The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

DUBAI, April 28 — Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with «independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)», Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik said on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia, security groups say

Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia, security groups say

GAROWE, Somalia, April 27 — Suspected pirates have boarded a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia’s waters and were sailing it towards the Somali coastline, British maritime security groups Vanguard and Ambrey said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing

Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing

TAIPEI, April 27 — Taiwan’s defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time China had taken such action and it would not affect Taipei’s ability to source weapons. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond ‘buffer zone’

Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond ‘buffer zone’

April 26 — Israel’s military issued new evacuation orders for southern Lebanon on Sunday, ordering residents to leave seven towns that lie beyond the «buffer zone» it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to bring a full halt to hostilities. Source: www.straitstimes.com

DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error

DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error

WASHINGTON, April 24 — The District of Columbia mistakenly placed several Australian flags instead of British flags near the White House ahead of King Charles’ U.S. visit, although the error was quickly corrected, a D.C. Department of Transportation official said on Friday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

LONDON, April 24 — The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London’s claim to the Falkland Islands, an internal Pentagon email described to Reuters by a U.S. official states. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US

Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US

LONDON, April 24 — The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday after an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing the U.S. position on the Falklands as punishment for Britain’s stance on the Iran war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi

ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi

MANILA, April 24 — The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a recent amnesty was a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping

Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping

LONDON, April 23 — Iran’s use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz could undermine suggestions U.S. forces have disabled its naval threat and reveals the challenges facing reopening one of the world’s most important oil export routes. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Turkey’s foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says

Turkey’s foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says

ANKARA, April 22 — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will make an official visit to London this week for talks on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Wednesday, adding that he will also discuss cooperation between the NATO allies. Source: www.straitstimes.com

EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

BRUSSELS, April 22 — European Union envoys are set to adopt a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with Slovakia and Hungary expected to drop their opposition to the move following the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, EU diplomats said on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com