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Theresa May urges tech firms to stop spread of extremism online

"Who are you calling 'nebulous'?" May presses testy EU for Brexit help

But EU leaders showed no sign of budging, saying it is up to May to sort out her problem getting a deal through parliament in the new year, or face the consequences of failure.

Dec 15, 2018

By Reuters

Singapore editor faces defamation charge for publishing controversial letter

The Online Citizen editor faces a jail term up to two years and a fine, or both for defaming ministers.

Dec 15, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Will oil price stay higher after Opec-Russia output reduction?

Qatar quits OPEC; when will Doha break up Saudi-led GCC?

Saudi Arabia had in fact planned an invasion of the emirate last year, and was stopped at the last minute by the persistent efforts of former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Dec 3, 2018

By Jacob Nelly

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "An Update on American Diplomacy to Advance Our National Security Strategy" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, U.S., July 25, 2018.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemns Iran missile test

The Islamic Republic's government has ruled out negotiations with Washington over its military capabilities, particularly its missile program, which is run by the Revolutionary Guards.

Dec 3, 2018

By Reuters

Russia to deploy new missiles to Crimea as Ukraine tensions rise

Russia has steadily poured new military hardware into Crimea since it annexed it from Ukraine in 2014, turning it into what Kremlin-backed media have called a fortress.

Nov 28, 2018

By Reuters

Russia reopens Kerch Strait to shipping after standoff with Ukraine

The Russian rouble opened 0.4 percent weaker against the dollar in Moscow, its lowest since mid-November.

Nov 26, 2018

By Reuters

Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat suffers a stroke

Heng Swee Keat is set to be PAP's first assistant secretary-general and run Singapore as new PM

As per party source, while Heng Swee Keat will become first assistant secretary-general, Chan Chun Sing will be holding second assistant secretary-general post.

Nov 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Two years after Philippines' pivot, Duterte still waiting on China dividend

Trade between China and the Philippines has picked up significantly, but data suggests mostly in China's favour.

Nov 19, 2018

By Reuters

PM Lee Hsien Loong held a Joint Press Conference with US Vice-President Mike Pence at the Istana on 16 November 2018.

Singapore & US sign new deals: Cybersecurity training and bilateral exchange of tax information

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and US Vice-President Mike Pence also noted that there are still many other ways to collaborate.

Nov 16, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

Facebook, Twitter fight against the surge of fake news during 2018 US midterm election

Facebook and Twitter both were trying to combat fake news and took initiative to block users who were trying to spread inaccurate information during US Election Day.

Nov 7, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fake news Facebook

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Democrats capture U.S. House majority in rebuke to Trump

Trump and his fellow Republicans expanded their majority in the U.S. Senate following a divisive campaign marked by fierce clashes over race, immigration and other cultural issues.

Nov 7, 2018

By Reuters

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Trump, Obama tout clashing visions of U.S. as elections near

Trump campaigned with Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, who is in a tight race with Democrat Stacey Abrams for the governor's office.

Nov 5, 2018

By Reuters

Taiwan President Tsai apologises to indigenous people, promises to look after their interest

China vows to crush Taiwan independence movement

With the demand of outright independence growing in Taiwan, a restless China saw the US warship campaign in the Strait as an escalation.

Oct 25, 2018

By Jacob Nelly

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Kim Jong Un spent $4 billion on luxury goods; Here's what he bought

South Korean lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun said that he got to know of the amount after he analysed a Chinese data. All the items that were imported on Jong Un's orders.

Oct 23, 2018

By Vanilla Sharma

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Maldives' President-elect Ibu Solih may cancel Chinese projects

A Washington DC-based think-tank tracking BRI, the Maldives is one of the most at-risk countries where BRI projects are being implemented because of debt.

Oct 19, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

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