Newsline World

Saudi Arabia abandoned plans to raise its oil production output after committing to invest millions of dollars to boost its production capacity. via Melchezedek Cadiz

China snatched the top title from Japan as the largest exporter of vehicle worldwide. via Ria Saito

Papua New Guinea signed a multimillion-dollar security partnership with Australia following reports the Pacific Island Nation is in talks with China over a similar deal. via Sazha Jasa

Military rulers in Myanmar extended the state of emergency for six more months as rebel groups gained strength in a renewed offensive. via Anisa de Guzman

The United Arab Emirates signed a multimillion-dollar deal to purchase dozens of robotic combat vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles for its armed forces. via Trisha Molina

Sweden warmly welcomed the president of France as he arrived in the country for a two-day state visit. via Kirby Ghil Trinidad

Vice President Sara Duterte dared individuals linking her with the Davao Death Squad and Oplan Tokhang. via Jayson Rubrico

Netanyahu vows he will not compromise on security as negotiations with Hamas over a proposed 35-day truce for hostage release face internal opposition. via Jayne Codnita

The Russian military plane crash that happened late last month has become the new center of ongoing conflict and back-and-forth tirades between Moscow and Kyiv, and now, President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of downing this plane using U.S. missiles. via Hans Marcial

The house of representatives has commented on the call for resignation directed at President Bongbong Marcos by a city mayor. via MJ Mondejar

Senior officials from Thailand and China expressed willingness to deepen law enforcement cooperation on drug control and other areas during a recent meeting in Beijing. via Chatmongkol Pissamaigosol

Argentina’s president is pushing for the passage of his omnibus economic reform bill, but the opposition has vowed to block this. Meanwhile, thousands also rallied outside argentine congress to oppose their president’s planned mega-reforms. via Carlo dela Peña

Residents of Marikina City have voiced their opposition to the controversial People’s Initiative aimed at amending the constitution. via MJ Mondejar

The International Court of Justice delivered a legal blow to Ukraine, after most of the cases it filed against Russia was rejected. The world court also ruled that Russia is not responsible for the M.H.17 crash that happened years ago. via Sigrid Castañeda

What started as an exchange of words between former president Rodrigo Duterte and President Bongbong Marcos has now extended to their respective supporters, who are also engaging in verbal sparring. This is why Duterte said that he and Marcos are not in conflict with each other. via Angel Pastor

Former president Rodrigo Duterte has laid out plans for a movement advocating for the independence or complete separation of Mindanao. via Jean Domingo

Is it possible for Mindanao to separate from the Republic of the Philippines? This is the question many Filipinos are asking following the statement made by former president Rodrigo Duterte in connection with the leadership of president Bongbong Marcos. via Hannah Jane Sancho

You’re watching Newsline World with Jayne Codnita. In the headlines: • FPRRD to file petition to SC to halt People’s Initiative • Thousands rally in Argentina against Omnibus reform bill • ICJ: Russia not responsible for MH17 crash • Coup anniversary: Myanmar extends state of emergency • China overtakes Japan as world’s largest vehicle explorer

The Myanmar police have handed over 10 criminal suspects to China, this includes six leaders of the Kokang Telecom fraud gang and four other criminals. via Yna Mortel

The international atomic energy agency has once again clarified that Japan's discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant still adheres to international safety standards. via Yna Mortel

Tractor protests and blockades of major highways have been seen throughout Europe in recent months, with thousands of farmers taking part across Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Greece, among other countries, to protest against EU regulations and cheap imports. And recently the farmers took to the streets of Brussels to express their opposition to the bloc’s officials. via Sigrid Castañeda

People across China have been busy preparing specialty pastries, with some being decorated with eye-catching designs, looking for an auspicious start to the upcoming spring festival or the Chinese Lunar New Year. via Sarah Santos

Japan has partnered with the United States and South Korea to develop next-generation semiconductors that will enable faster transmission of information and reduce power consumption. via Natsumi Kojima

The House of Representatives will reportedly continue gathering signatures for the people’s initiative although it was already suspended by the Commission on Elections. Will this be approved by the senators? via MJ Mondejar

The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning on products being sold in the country containing a drug that has not yet been approved for use. via Margareth Parcasio