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In Taipei visit, US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $40 billion defence budget

In Taipei visit, US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $40 billion defence budget

TAIPEI, March 30 — U.S. lawmakers visiting Taipei on Monday urged approval of President Lai Ching-te’s stalled $40 billion defence budget, warning further delays risk undermining the island’s ability to deter Chinese military pressure even as Washington accelerates arms sales and security support. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security

Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security

MANILA/HANOI, March 28 — The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertilizer supply issues amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Philippine foreign ministry said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Ukraine closes on Mideast deals to help counter Iranian drones

Ukraine closes on Mideast deals to help counter Iranian drones

VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 27 — Ukraine is close to clinching several security agreements — including with the UAE and Qatar — to counter Iranian attacks, its foreign minister said on Friday, adding that he saw scope to draw China into peace efforts to end the war with Russia. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Trump’s Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

Trump’s Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

NEW DELHI, March 27 — As India’s diplomats negotiated an accord that would ease punitive U.S. tariffs on the South Asian country’s exports in January, New Delhi slashed its purchases of Russian crude oil in a move that was widely seen as a painful concession to President Donald Trump. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Philippines, France sign military pact amid South China Sea tensions

Philippines, France sign military pact amid South China Sea tensions

MANILA, March 27 — The Philippines and France have signed a visiting forces agreement that would allow them to conduct joint military training in each other’s territory, as Manila expands defence ties amid rising tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Explainer-Drones and mines: taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

Explainer-Drones and mines: taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

WASHINGTON, March 26 — President Donald Trump has been weighing whether to use ground forces to seize Iran’s strategic oil hub of Kharg Island, an operation analysts say could be achieved quickly, but leave U.S. troops in great peril and prolong rather than shorten the war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Trade ministers meet in Cameroon for critical WTO reform talks amid deep divisions

Trade ministers meet in Cameroon for critical WTO reform talks amid deep divisions

YAOUNDE, March 26 — Trade ministers will meet in Cameroon on Thursday for crucial discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization, as some diplomats and trade officials warn that without an agreement, countries may set trade rules outside the organisation. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Turkey says it deployed six F-16 fighter jets, air defence systems to northern Cyprus

Turkey says it deployed six F-16 fighter jets, air defence systems to northern Cyprus

ANKARA, March 9 — Turkey on Monday deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defence systems to northern Cyprus to boost the security of the Turkish community there amid the war in Iran, the defence ministry said, adding that Ankara would take additional measures if needed. Source: www.straitstimes.com

VPNs up, porn websites down as Australia brings in new online age-restrictions

VPNs up, porn websites down as Australia brings in new online age-restrictions

SYDNEY, March 9 — Virtual private networks (VPNs) were among Australia’s most downloaded smartphone applications, usage data showed, while one of the world’s largest pornography distributors said it was blocking users as the country rolled out sweeping online age-restrictions on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Taiwan defence minister rejects opposition’s cut‑price budget and U.S. arms deadline

Taiwan defence minister rejects opposition’s cut‑price budget and U.S. arms deadline

TAIPEI, March 6 — Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Friday rebuffed the main opposition party, which had proposed a defence budget roughly one-third of the amount sought by the government and set a deadline for U.S. arms purchases that he said was impossible. Source: www.straitstimes.com

UK’s slow support for allies in Iran conflict deepens doubts about military effectiveness

UK’s slow support for allies in Iran conflict deepens doubts about military effectiveness

LONDON, March 4 — Britain’s cautious response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its hesitancy in defending its allies from attack have renewed doubts among partners about its military effectiveness when the U.S. is demanding widespread rearmament. Source: www.straitstimes.com