China’s DeepSeek trained AI model on Nvidia's best chip despite US ban, official says

Nvidia's most advanced chip, the Blackwell, cannot be exported to China under US policy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Votes may ‘melt like snow’: Reform, Greens eye Labour’s British bastion in Manchester by-election

The Manchester suburb of Gorton and Denton has been a Labour stronghold for decades. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

LiveMPs to begin debate on Budget 2026

After a shorter-than-usual question time (half an hour has been scheduled), Parliament will start its debate on the record $154.7 billion Budget delivered by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Feb 12.

China acts against 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi, over military ties

China's Commerce Ministry imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi, citing national security and ...

South Korea protests against ‘Victory’ banner hung from Russian embassy in Seoul

Its appearance has coincided with the four-year anniversary of Russia's Ukraine war. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico’s Sheinbaum

The operation shows the government can take down powerful criminals, but may also backfire if violence spins out of control.

Green group files complaint against OCBC to SGX over alleged disclosure gaps on coal plants

Market Forces had previously flagged Singapore bank for financing coal-powered nickel smelters and refineries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.