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

Russian defence minister visits North Korea

Russian defence minister visits North Korea

MOSCOW, April 26 — Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in recent days. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks

US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 25 — U.S. negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, but Iran said its officials did not plan to meet the Americans to discuss ending the war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

LONDON, April 24 — Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed, after Iran seized two container ships this week and the U.S. continues to blockade Iranian ports. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

UK’s Starmer worried by foreign-backed proxy attacks in Britain

UK’s Starmer worried by foreign-backed proxy attacks in Britain

LONDON, April 23 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he was «increasingly concerned» about a growing use of proxies by foreign states to carry out attacks in Britain, pledging to bring forward new legislation following recent attacks. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says

North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says

SEOUL, April 23 — North Korea and Russia aim to open a road bridge connecting the countries across the Tumen River as soon as possible, North Korean state media KCNA said on Thursday, as the neighbouring countries forge closer ties. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation

South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation

HANOI/SEOUL, April 22 — Vietnam and South Korea’s leaders agreed to boost cooperation in nuclear energy and high-tech at a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday, as the two countries seek to strengthen supply chains amid global trade turmoil. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal 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. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

UK pharmacist fights Indian extradition for allegedly killing his ex-mother-in-law with arsenic

UK pharmacist fights Indian extradition for allegedly killing his ex-mother-in-law with arsenic

LONDON, April 20 — A British-based pharmacist wanted in India for allegedly poisoning his ex-wife’s family with arsenic, killing her mother, and trying to hire assassins to kill her father began his fight against extradition on Monday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say

Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say

ISLAMABAD, April 20 — Pakistan has put a $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan on hold after Saudi Arabia asked for the agreement to be terminated and said it would not finance the purchase, two Pakistani security sources and a diplomatic source said. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

BEIRUT, April 17 — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed to by his country should be transformed into «permanent agreements,» without saying whether he was referring to a prospective peace deal with Israel. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com