Russia pulls out more personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant
MOSCOW: Russia will continue the process of evacuating its personnel from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, after a series of attacks near the sensitive facility raised security concerns. The head of the country’s nuclear corporation, Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, confirmed that only a few workers would be left at the site for minimal operations, […]
US Trade Deficit Narrows More Than Expected In January
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the United States (US) trade deficit narrowed by much more than expected in January, reported dpa-AFX. The report said the trade deficit shrank to US$54.5 billion in January from a revised US$72.9 billion in December. Economists had expected the trade deficit to decrease to […]
Malaysia Rallies Aviation Sector as Fuel Prices Climb Amid United States–Israel–Iran Tensions
KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Transport Malaysia (MOT) has begun coordinating with airline companies, airport operators, jet fuel suppliers and aviation authorities to address the impact of rising global fuel prices following tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the immediate priority is to ensure that air cargo […]
Ports Tighten Container Inspections Following Movements Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz .
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — Malaysia will implement several mitigation measures to ensure the country’s port operations remain unaffected by potential disruptions arising from the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said. He said the matter was discussed during a meeting with port operators, shipping companies and maritime […]
Malaysia Voices Support for Kuwait and Oman Over West Asia Tensions.
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has conveyed its sympathies and support to Kuwait and Oman as both countries face challenges related to their sovereignty and national security arising from the ongoing developments in West Asia. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he conveyed the message during discussions with Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad […]