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U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' Italy PM Meloni says

U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' Italy PM Meloni says

Italy's Meloni calls the U.S.-Russia diesel deal a very risky choice, saying it legitimizes Moscow, funds war, and weakens sanctions; Zelensky criticizes it as investing in war.

Malaysia court denies ex-PM Najib Razak's request to suspend 15-year jail sentence

Malaysia court denies ex-PM Najib Razak's request to suspend 15-year jail sentence

Malaysia's court denied ex-PM Najib Razak's bid to suspend his 15-year jail sentence for 1MDB-linked corruption, rejecting claims of special circumstances.

Trump says ‘massive’ oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

Trump says ‘massive’ oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

Trump announced massive oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland, citing rare earths, oil and its strategic Arctic role for US and European security.

Singapore’s AI-led economic growth set to continue in 2027: MAS

Singapore’s AI-led economic growth set to continue in 2027: MAS

MAS expects Singapore's AI-led economic growth to continue in 2027, though slower, with tech sectors remaining the principal driver and inflation easing.

UN warns EU against cutting international aid in next budget

UN warns EU against cutting international aid in next budget

UNHCR warns EU against short-sighted cuts to international aid in its 2028-2034 budget, saying reduced spending abroad could harm stability and increase refugee flows.

Pressured at home, EU leaders weigh China trade steps

Pressured at home, EU leaders weigh China trade steps

EU leaders meet in Brussels to weigh China trade measures as cheap Chinese exports and US tariffs pressure European industry and leaders face domestic political troubles.

Singapore forms task force to strengthen defences against AI-enabled cyber threats

Singapore forms task force to strengthen defences against AI-enabled cyber threats

Singapore formed a task force of over 20 experts to strengthen defences against AI-enabled cyber threats and launched a starter kit for testing agentic AI safety.

US to drop South Korea intelligence case against ex-CIA analyst

US to drop South Korea intelligence case against ex-CIA analyst

US defers prosecution of ex-CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry, accused of acting as an unregistered South Korean agent, after she met deal conditions; charges may be dropped in 12 months.

Top Indian 'cockroach' leaders jailed 5 days over trespassing: Party

Top Indian 'cockroach' leaders jailed 5 days over trespassing: Party

Two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were jailed five days for trespassing at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The youth-led party demands India's election chief resign over voter-roll claims.

Taiwan must 'bear the consequences' of water cannon incident, China says

Taiwan must 'bear the consequences' of water cannon incident, China says

China said Taiwan must bear consequences after Taiwan Coast Guard used a water cannon on a Chinese fishing boat near Pratas Islands, which China claims as its territory.

Beauty World Plaza up for collective sale for third time at S$165 million

Beauty World Plaza up for collective sale for third time at S$165 million

Beauty World Plaza is up for collective sale for a third time at S$165 million, with a public tender closing on Nov 19.

Vietnam says trade talks with US nearly completed; US officials more cautious

Vietnam says trade talks with US nearly completed; US officials more cautious

Vietnam says US trade talks are nearly done and sent final text, but US officials remain cautious, citing ongoing negotiations and urging regulatory reforms.