US and China diplomats communicating, but not militaries, White House says
WASHINGTON: US diplomatic communications with China remain open after the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon this month, but contact between the countries’ militaries “unfortunately” remains shut down, the White House said on Friday (Feb 17). White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby also said it was notContinue Reading
Kim Jong Un’s daughter appears at North Korean sports event: State media
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of the North Korean leader, was also seen at the event, seated in the back row in a photo released by KCNA. “Attendees made a firm resolution … to make this year a year of great change for the republic’s development path,” North Korea’sContinue Reading
‘We are not in a comfortable place’: Singapore defence minister warns of ‘disastrous’ consequences of war in Asia
Singapore’s defence minister on Friday (Feb 17) warned that war in Asia would be devastating not just for the continent, but for the rest of the world. Speaking at the Maritime Security Roundtable at the 59th Munich Security Conference, Dr Ng highlighted that world powers have been increasing their military presence inContinue Reading
Raytheon, Lockheed take a balloon war hit in China
Beijing’s latest sanctions against Lockheed Martin Corp and Raytheon Missiles & Defense may affect some of the companies’ joint ventures in China, commentators said. China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday (February 16) said it had added the two US defense contractors to its “unreliable entities list” as they sold arms to Taiwan. It said the […]Continue Reading
Myanmar’s overlooked but not-yet-forgotten war
Just over two years since a military coup that unleashed a brutal civil war in Myanmar, many believe that the world has closed its eyes to the conflict. Tom Andrews, the independent UN special investigator on Myanmar, last month called it the world’s “forgotten war.” “A world looks away from Myanmar’s descent into horror,” a […]Continue Reading
Crackdown on independent journalism
Cambodia criticised for press freedom repression as PM talks with German president. Plus former Khmer Rouge have no access to post-trauma care and Singapore budget lacks inclusivity.
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Paetongtarn hits back at critics
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party’s chief adviser on public participation and innovation, on Friday said she is ready to be the kingdom’s next prime minister if given the chance.Continue Reading
Ricky Kej: India’s three-time Grammy winner unheard of at home
Composer Ricky Kej has won global acclaim – but is on few playlists in India.Continue Reading
A hero’s welcome for SCDF rescuers returning from quake-hit Türkiye
The 68-strong Operation Lionheart contingent was welcomed by family members, colleagues and the Turkish community at Changi Airport.Continue Reading
36 Thai evacuees return from Turkey
Thai evacuees from the earthquake in Turkey have expressed their grateful appreciation to His Majesty the King and the government of Thailand, saying the assistance offered has been beyond their expectations.Continue Reading