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Trump’s Nato criticism drives EU to dust off obscure mutual defence clause
NICOSIA, April 24 — EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc’s previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work, host Cyprus said at a summit […]
Indonesian minister rules out tolling Malacca strait after remark causes alarm
JAKARTA, April 24 — Indonesia has no plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Malacca Strait, its finance minister said on Friday, after his comments about monetising the […]
Grab an umbrella (or a fan): WMO sees El Nino bringing weather chaos back this May
GENEVA, April 24 — The return of El Nino weather conditions are expected from as early as May this year, potentially affecting global temperatures and rainfall patterns, the World Meteorological […]
Myanmar junta imposes military control over 60 townships in new crackdown
BANGKOK, April 24 — Myanmar’s junta leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing has issued new emergency ordinances to impose military control in 60 townships, a move aimed at tightening security in regions […]
Pentagon eyes Spain suspension from Nato, Falklands review as punishment for Iran war stance
WASHINGTON, April 24 — An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish Nato allies it believes failed to support US operations in the war with Iran, […]
Asean chair Philippines calls for more Myanmar prisoner releases including Suu Kyi after amnesty
MANILA, April 24 — The Philippines, this year’s chair of the regional bloc Asean, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi […]
Norway joins global push to keep children off social media with under-16 ban
OSLO, April 24 — Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology […]
Thai opposition lawmakers to face trial over 2021 attempt to reform lese-majeste law
BANGKOK, April 24 — Thailand’s Supreme Court on Friday accepted a petition that accuses 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their attempt in 2021 to amend […]
India hits back at Trump’s ‘hellhole’ and tech worker slurs
WASHINGTON, April 24 — India on Thursday criticised as inappropriate a post by US President Donald Trump that called the South Asian country a “hellhole.” The comments come ahead of […]
Trump supports Putin G20 invite but doubts Russian president will attend US summit
WASHINGTON, April 24 — The United States will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to a G20 summit in Miami, a US official said Thursday, but President Donald Trump said he […]