Politics News

South Korean presidential election: Early voting begins in 3,500 polling stations

The South Korean parliamentary speaker and key officials from the major political parties were among early voters.

May 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese navy sails through Miyako Strait, conducts more drills in Western Pacific

Philippines wants joint naval exercise with China in Sulu Sea

Duterte made the announcement following the recent visit of three Chinese warships to Davao City.

May 2, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

South Korea to hold joint drills with USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korea, US conduct military drills despite Pyongyang threats

The North Korean state media reports that Pyongyang has threatened to attack the Carl Vinson.

May 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ASEAN gives Beijing a pass on South China Sea dispute, cites 'improving cooperation'

ASEAN gives Beijing pass on S. China Sea dispute citing 'improving cooperation'

An ASEAN diplomat says the statement discussed was a genuine representation of the atmosphere of the Manila meetings.

Apr 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Trump vs Clinton: A hilarious roll call of the US Presidential election campaign (PHOTOS)

Trump celebrates first 100 days as president, blasts media

Trump told a Pennsylvania crowd he was just getting started on meeting his campaign promises.

Apr 30, 2017

By Reuters

Philippines govt distributes farming tools among separatist rebels as part of peace building programme

The negotiation started as early as 2001 when the Philippine government initiated the peace talks and invited the Malaysian government to serve as a third party facilitator.

Apr 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines President Duterte says it is useless to protest against China's artificial island building

The 71-year-old leader says he would not raise the tribunal ruling during the ASEAN events this week.

Apr 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Duterte's military operations kill 162 militants including pirate leader since 2016

Among those recently killed last week was Commander Muamar Askali also known as Commander Marwan, an Abu Sayyaf sub-leader known for his maritime piracy and kidnapping.

Apr 28, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

North Korea displays new missiles at parade

South Korea, US warn of punishment for North Korea; Washington stresses sanctions

The United States and North Korea have been stepping up warnings to each other in recent weeks over North Korea's development of nuclear weapons.

Apr 27, 2017

By Reuters

U.S. moves THAAD anti-missile to South Korean site, sparking protests

U.S. moves THAAD anti-missile to South Korean deployment site amid protests

Moon Jae-in, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, denounces the move of Thaad deployment.

Apr 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US submarine makes South Korea port call, North remains defiant

On Monday, Donald Trump called for tougher new UN sanctions on Pyongyang, saying the North was a global threat and "a problem that we have to finally solve".

Apr 25, 2017

By Reuters