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US MARINES DURING WAR GAMES IN TERNATE CAVITE, PHILIPPINES.

US to ramp-up military presence in Philippines, to hold 'regular' military exercises

The US move could aggravate the Chinese resistance against any other country claiming parts of the territory.

Apr 14, 2016

By Boby Michael

Chinese official media calls G-7 'mischief-maker' on its South China Sea comments

The G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in Hiroshima on Monday is yet another move by 'outsiders' to fuel militarization of the region, according to Xinhua.

Apr 13, 2016

By Boby Michael

US military has now more freedom on Indian territory

Currently, permissions have to be sought each time there is a US requirement.

Apr 12, 2016

By Boby Michael

Thailand: Traffic offenders during Songkran to be sent for duty at morgue

The move by the police and public health departments is expected to sensitise the public.

Apr 12, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Peru Presidential Election: Daughter of former Prez leads, to face run-off with veteran in June

As none has emerged with the necessary 50% vote share, there should be a run-off between the top two, which has now been slated to 5 June.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Ukraine to get new government by Tuesday: President Poroshenko

The Bloc of Petro Poroshenko faction had offered to nominate from the new coalition current speaker Volodymyr Groysman as teh new PM.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Lee denies sister's accusations of abusing power to build dynasty

The feud follows a long list of events held by his party to commemorate his father's death a year back.

Apr 11, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Temple authorities being blamed for explosion that killed 108 in Kerala

The fireworks display was carried out despite a ban by district magistrate.

Apr 11, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

North Korea 'successfully' tests new ICMB engine

Kim Jong says test underscored North Korea's the ability to conduct a nuclear strike against the United States.

Apr 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli denies charges under Official Secrets Act

The court heard that Rafizi committed the offence at the Parliament lobby on March 24.

Apr 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore little india like a walking time bomb says MP denise phua

Singapore MP Denise Phua calls foreign workers in Little India 'walking time bombs'

Denise Phua said her constituents in Jalan Besar GRC should be "protected" from the expatriate workers.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Philippines elections: Data breach at Comelec exposes personal details of 55 min voters

A hacker group posted Comelec's entire database online following the March 27 defacement of the election commission website.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli to be charged under Malaysia Official Secrets Act

The parliament speaker made a significant ruling that police had acted within their rights in arresting Rafizi Ramli.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB probe: Mysterious millions in Malaysian PM Najib's accounts spent on luxury goods, political payouts

Najib scoffs at Mahathir allegations; says PAC report clears him in 1MDB funds scandal

Najib says Mahathir's allegations against him and 1Malaysia Development Berhad were motivated by personal interest.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Bangladesh: Radical Islamists hack to death liberal blogger Nazimuddin Samad

The militants shouted "Allahu akbar" (God is Greatest) as they attacked Samad.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

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