Asia Pacific

Japan deploys Aegis destroyers to take down North Korean test missiles

The US and South Korean military are also bracing for the missile launch.

Jan 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore fines shipper linked to weapons supply to North Korea

Chinpo paid a Panamanian shipping agent to set up the passage of a North Korean vessel laden with weapons.

Jan 29, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korean and U.S. Marines hurl snow during a winter military drill in Pyeongchang

South Korean and US Marines at a winter military drill in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Jan 29, 2016

By Staff Reporter

China to deploy sonar vessel in Indian Ocean for MH370 search

The ship, which is currently in Singapore, will leave for Australia on Sunday.

Jan 29, 2016

By Jacob J

school evacuation in sydney after bomb threat

Several schools in Sydney evacuated after bomb threats

Students were not in harm and there was no confirmation that the bomb threat was genuine.

Jan 29, 2016

By Staff Reporter

North Korea preparing for long range missile launch

'North Korea planning long-range missile launch this week'

Spy satellite images of North's secretive Sohae Satellite Launching Station at Tongchang-ri indicate increased activity at the site.

Jan 28, 2016

By Jacob J

China human rights eteriorates, says human rights watch

Xi Jinping's 'China Dream' a nightmare for rights advocates says HRW

China drafted or passed a slew of new laws that cast public activism and peaceful criticism, say HRW.

Jan 27, 2016

By Staff Reporter

John Kerry in China, says need solution in South China Sea

China tells John Kerry it has right to defend South China Sea sovereignty

John Kerry urges Beijing to adopt tougher line North Korea.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Vietnam Communist Party leader re-elected; PM Dung replaced

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was also elected to the politburo and he is expected to become the prime minister.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

'Two Singaporeans travelled to Syria to wage jihad'

Minister says stricter border control required to keep terror at bay.

Jan 27, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Japan's emperor Akihito visits Philippines

Japanese emperor in Philippines; Speaks about lives lost in World War II

Akihito is the first Japanese emperor to visit the Philippines.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Taiwan president to visit disputed island

Taiwanese President to visit disputed island in South China Sea

Smaller powers in the region such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei see China as the biggest threat.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

'Saudis funnelled funds to Najib to stem Brotherhood influence in Malaysia'

People at the very top of Saudi hierarchy had approved the money transfer.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Asian cold snap kills over 80; Taiwan worst affected

More than 1,000 flights from South Korean resort city of Jeju cancelled.

Jan 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Najib spurns 'Malay Isis wing' Katibah Nusantara's terror threat

Najib stresses there is nothing Islamic about terrorism.

Jan 25, 2016

By Jacob J

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