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Philippines, US military drills underscore Washington’s defence commitment, US official says

Philippines, US military drills underscore Washington’s defence commitment, US official says

MANILA, April 14 — The latest round of military drills involving the Philippines, the United States and several partner nations will underscore Washington’s «ironclad» commitment to its treaty ally and to the region, even as global attention remains fixed on the Middle East, a U.S. military official said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue

US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 14 — The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets nL1N40W14D where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks

MOSCOW, April 13 — Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks to global food security stemming from the conflict in the Middle East https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/, a senior Russian security official said on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Police fire tear gas as workers’ protest in India’s Noida turns violent

Police fire tear gas as workers’ protest in India’s Noida turns violent

NOIDA, India, April 13 — Police lobbed tear gas shells and used «minimum force» on Monday to quell a factory workers’ protest in the Indian national capital’s suburb of Noida, which turned violent on its fourth day, with vehicles torched and stones pelted in parts of the satellite city. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US

Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US

SAN JOSE, April 11 — Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March between the two countries, local authorities said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain

US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain

ISLAMABAD, April 12 — Negotiations between the United States and Iran appeared to have concluded for now, Iran’s government said early on Sunday, after a series of talks in Pakistan https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistani-five-star-hotel-becomes-unlikely-site-us-iran-talks-2026-04-11/ to end the six-week war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ between Washington and Tehran. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Saudi Arabia says Pakistan sends fighter jets to kingdom under defence pact

Saudi Arabia says Pakistan sends fighter jets to kingdom under defence pact

April 11 — Pakistan has sent fighter jets and other military forces to Saudi Arabia to boost security under a defence pact between the two countries, the Saudi defence ministry said on Saturday, as Islamabad hosted talks aimed at ending the Iran war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?

What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?

April 11 — Top U.S. and Iranian officials gathered in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday to hold talks that seek to end their war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ in the Middle East that has killed thousands L1N3ZZ07R, roiled energy supplies and hurt the global economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com

White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say

White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say

WASHINGTON, April 10 — The White House considered but decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday about his ceasefire deal with Iran, with some aides and advisers privately voicing concern about potentially overselling the still-nascent agreement, three U.S. officials told Reuters. Source: www.straitstimes.com

South Korea President Lee to hold summit with Polish PM Tusk on April 13, media reports say

South Korea President Lee to hold summit with Polish PM Tusk on April 13, media reports say

SEOUL, April 10 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit meeting with Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13, with defence industry cooperation and global security expected to top the agenda, media reports said on Friday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT/ISLAMABAD, April 10 — A fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan, as Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel struck Lebanon with attacks that Iran has claimed violate the truce. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Pakistan’s high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk

Pakistan’s high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk

ISLAMABAD, April 9 — Pakistan is under huge pressure to pull off what some diplomats regard as mission impossible: broker a peace deal between Iran and the United States to stabilize the world economy while safeguarding delegates already arguing over a fragile truce. Source: www.straitstimes.com

NATO’s Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say

NATO’s Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say

April 9 — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has briefed some capitals that U.S. President Donald Trump wants concrete commitments within the next few days for help securing the Strait of Hormuz, two European diplomats told Reuters on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Eight arrested as Vietnam-UK migrant smuggling network dismantled, Europol says

Eight arrested as Vietnam-UK migrant smuggling network dismantled, Europol says

AMSTERDAM, April 9 — European police forces in recent weeks have dismantled a migrant smuggling network that brought people from Vietnam across the EU to Britain, earning itself up to 3 million euros in recent years, EU law enforcement cooperation agency Europol said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

China hopes ‘relevant parties’ can grasp chance at peace in Iran war

China hopes ‘relevant parties’ can grasp chance at peace in Iran war

BEIJING, April 9 — China’s foreign ministry said it hoped the «relevant parties can grasp this chance at peace and bring the region back to stability as soon as possible» after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in the weeks-long Middle East war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says

Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says

PARIS, April 9 — The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding France condemned «massive» Israeli strikes the previous day. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails

Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV, April 9 — U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Source: www.straitstimes.com

US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan

US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan

TAIPEI, April 9 — Taiwan’s parliament should pass a stalled special defence budget to send a signal to China and the world that it is serious about peace through strength, U.S. Senator Jim Banks said during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te in Taipei. Source: www.straitstimes.com

‘Talks were almost dead’: Pakistan’s last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce

‘Talks were almost dead’: Pakistan’s last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce

ISLAMABAD/TEL AVIV, April 8 — Mediation efforts to halt the war in Iran were hours from collapse when Pakistan mounted an overnight diplomatic push to secure a temporary ceasefire and bring Washington and Tehran into direct negotiations, four Pakistani sources told Reuters. Source: www.straitstimes.com

IMF, World Bank and UN food agency say war is increasing food prices, insecurity

IMF, World Bank and UN food agency say war is increasing food prices, insecurity

WASHINGTON, April 8 — The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the U.N. World Food Programme warned on Wednesday that sharp increases in oil, natural gas and fertilizer prices triggered by the war in the Middle East will inevitably cause rising food prices and food insecurity. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Vietnam’s To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

Vietnam’s To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

HANOI, April 8 — Vietnam’s top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the plans told Reuters, in a trip that would closely follow his elevation to the state presidency. Source: www.straitstimes.com