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US-Russia ties will be hard to repair: Moscow
AFP, Published on 21/02/2018
» MOSCOW: Moscow on Wednesday said it would be "very difficult" to improve US-Russia relations, which have plummeted to Cold War lows on accusations of election meddling and crises in Syria and Ukraine.
North Korea cyber-espionage goes international
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2018
» FRANKFURT: A North Korean cyber espionage group previously known only for targeting South Korea's government and private sector deepened its sophistication and hit further afield including in Japan and the Middle East in 2017, security researchers said on Tuesday.
Iranian rescuers find wreckage from plane crash
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» TEHRAN: Iranian search and rescue teams on Monday reached the site of a plane crash that authorities say killed all 65 people on board, Iran's Press TV reported.
Pyongyang's charm offensive
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/02/2018
» A budget of US$2.6 million to ensure red-carpet treatment for North Koreans at the Winter Olympics is just one sign of South Korea's eagerness to revive dialogue with its dangerous neighbour. The North appears equally keen, based on the high-profile visit to Pyeongchang by Kim Yo-jong, the Supreme Leader's sister and Pyongyang's PR queen.
Moon has 'no comment' on summit with Kim Jong Un
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» PYEONGCHANG, South Korea: South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Saturday that he hopes his efforts to engage rival North Korea at the Olympics will also lead to better ties between the North and its other major rival, Washington, as well as help set up talks on ridding the North of its nuclear bombs.
Restored Iran plane crashes, kills 65
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» TEHRAN: An Iranian commercial airplane brought back into service only months ago after being grounded for seven years crashed Sunday in a foggy, mountainous region of southern Iran, and officials said they feared all 65 people on board were killed.
Commercial plane crashes in southern Iran, killing 66
Associated Press, Published on 18/02/2018
» TEHRAN: An Iranian commercial plane crashed on Sunday in a foggy, mountainous region of southern Iran, killing all 66 people on board, state media reported.
Moon: Too early for Korean summit
AFP, Published on 17/02/2018
» PYEONGCHANG: South Korean President Moon Jae-in says it is too early to think about a summit with North Korea despite the recent outbreak of Olympic-driven goodwill.
Singapore's Asean tests: twists and turns
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/02/2018
» Judging from the well-crafted statement on the Asean foreign ministers' retreat in the Lion City last week, Singapore as the current chair of the regional grouping has its work cut out for it.
Boris Johnson meets Prayut
Associated Press, Published on 12/02/2018
» British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson met Monday with Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha and other Thai officials and discussed neighbouring Myanmar’s persecution of ethnic Rohingya Muslims and plans for elections in Thailand to end military rule.