US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelensky
A US envoy is set to meet Vladimir Putin after holding "positive" talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
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US sanctions Chinese venture firm in Google AI secrets case
US sanctions Shanghai Zhisuan and MiraclePlus-linked firms over alleged Google AI trade-secret theft; MiraclePlus denies investing and seeks to have sanctions lifted.
Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
Iran said Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis have not responded to its offer to mediate talks, while Tehran warned that foreign intervention, including possible Egyptian support for Riyadh, would complicate matters.
EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats
The EU unveiled a new Arctic strategy to counter threats from the US and Russia.
S’pore, Sweden can learn from each other on social cohesion, competitiveness: President Tharman
Singapore and Sweden can learn from each other on social cohesion and competitiveness, said President Tharman, highlighting collaboration in high-tech and systemic approaches.
French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations
French PM Lecornu pledged massive police deployment and new curfews for weekend protests after recent riots, as parliament launched an inquiry and criticism mounted over security failures.
Zelenskiy to meet Witkoff after Trump says Russia has been 'fine' on Ukraine
Ukraine's Zelenskiy will meet US envoy Witkoff in Oslo after Trump said Russia has been "fine" on Ukraine and criticized Zelenskiy, amid strained Kyiv-Washington ties.
Iran foreign minister says Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely
Iran’s foreign minister said Iran and Russia have never worked so closely, after hosting Sergei Lavrov for talks on Middle East mediation and expanded economic and nuclear cooperation.
Attack on Australian politician follows years of threats to public figures
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines lost a leg after a man rammed a car into her outside her Wangaratta office, amid warnings over rising threats and toxic political debate.
Malaysian government working to ensure its students’ safety amid unrest in France
Malaysia is monitoring unrest in France and has advised its students to avoid protest areas; no injuries are reported, with embassy evacuation possible if conditions worsen.
US to launch US$8 billion support programme for farmers to offset diesel costs: Trump
Trump announced the USDA will launch an $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to help farmers offset diesel costs during harvest, as Republicans seek support before midterm elections.
Singapore, Qatar to work towards upgrading ties to strategic partnership
Singapore and Qatar will work to upgrade ties to a strategic partnership, deepening cooperation in energy, defence, trade, AI and LNG supply.