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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary

North Korean leader says peace on Korean peninsula depends on US attitude

The North Korean leader said at the time he would wait until the end of the year for US to become more flexible.

Apr 26, 2019

By Reuters

China to recalibrate Belt and Road, defend scheme against criticism

37 world leaders attending the April 25-27 summit will agree to project financing that respects global debt goals and promotes green growth.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore PM promotes expected successor to deputy

Minister Heng Swee Keat's promotion will take effect on May 1 and he will retain the role of finance minister of the regional banking and transport center.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Putin-Kim summit sends message to US but sanctions relief elusive for North Korea

US has said it believed Pyongyang was earning more than $500 million a year from nearly 100,000 workers abroad, including 30,000 in Russia.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend throne on May 1 as Emperor; Facts as new Reiwa era begins

Last time the abdication of throne by Emperor took place when Emperor Kokaku stepped down in 1817

Apr 23, 2019

By Reuters

After Indonesia election, new crop of leaders in focus for 2024 vote

Sample vote counts by private pollsters from last week's poll show that incumbent President Joko Widodo is headed for a second and final term.

Apr 21, 2019

By Reuters

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Democrats make legal bid for all Russia probe evidence, Trump poll numbers drop

Democrats took legal action to gain access to all of US Special Counsel Robert Mueller's evidence.

Apr 20, 2019

By Reuters

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Trump to visit Japan in May, will meet new Emperor

Abe will visit Washington on April 26 and 27 to discuss a range of topics such as North Korea, while Trump is likely travel to Japan again for a Group of 20 summit in Osaka in June.

Apr 19, 2019

By IANS

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesian President leads in early vote count

The General Elections Commission of Indonesia (KPU) estimated a 77.5 per cent turnout and the government declared Wednesday a national holiday to ensure maximum voting.

Apr 17, 2019

By IANS

Indonesia's election: What you need to know

Most opinion polls give Widodo a double-digit lead but the opposition has disputed survey findings. Some recent surveys have shown Prabowo catching up.

Apr 17, 2019

By Reuters

South Korea's Moon pushes for summit with North Korea's Kim despite nuclear standoff

Moon has been eager to regain momentum in talks with North Korea since Kim's second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Apr 15, 2019

By Reuters

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un gives U.S. to year-end to become more flexible

Kim said that his personal relationship with Trump is still good, but that he had no interest in a third summit if it were a repeat of Hanoi.

Apr 13, 2019

By Reuters

Will never give in to sanctions: Kim Jong-un

Pyongyang wanted major sanctions relief in exchange for dismantling its Yongbyon nuclear facility.

Apr 11, 2019

By IANS

British Prime Minister Theresa May (C) attends the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, on April 10, 2019. Leaders of the European Union's remaining 27 member countries have agreed to an extension of Brexit, European Cou

UK, EU agree 'flexible' Brexit delay to Oct 31

President of the European Council Donald Tusk, who had originally proposed an extension of up to a year, confirmed the UK had accepted the deal.

Apr 11, 2019

By IANS

Maritime dispute: Singapore & Malaysia suspend overlapping port limits implementation

Malaysia and Singapore have mutually suspended the implementation of their overlapping port limits.

Apr 8, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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