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Taiwan navy, air force to train in South China Sea due to growing threat from China

Taiwan to conduct training in South China Sea to counter China's sovereignty threats

Taiwan deploys regular supplies to Itu Aba, which is its sole holding in the disputed South China Sea.

Mar 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Saudi King Salman visits Indonesia with 460 tonnes of luggage

Saudi King Visits Indonesia with 460 Tonnes of Baggage

Mar 1, 2017

By Ambili S

Donald Trump sifts through stacks of newspapers and printed articles to stay updated

Trump seeks 'historic' US military spending boost, domestic cuts

The rise would be slightly higher than the country's current 2.5 percent rate of inflation.

Feb 28, 2017

By Reuters

Kim Jong Nam murder: Malaysia identifies North Korean embassy official among suspects

Diplomatic tensions have been rising between North Korea and Malaysia over custody of the victim's body.

Feb 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Budget 2017: Singapore to have affordable resale HDB flats for first-timer couples

Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat says the change takes place "with immediate effect".

Feb 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Retired policeman says Duterte paid police for carrying out assassinations

Arturo Lascanas says he was also a part of a "Davao death squad" tasked with eliminating criminals.

Feb 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South China Sea: US challenges China's sovereignty, starts patrolling in disputed waters

The US navy says the force began routine operations in the South China Sea and it pre-notified.

Feb 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Duterte says he will resign if Philippine senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Philippines: President Duterte says will resign if senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Trillanes releases 'proof' that president and his family failed to declare multiple deposits.

Feb 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistan: IS attack on Sufi shrine in Sindh kills at least 72

The bomber blew himself up among devotees in the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.

Feb 17, 2017

By Boby Michael

Will Malaysia's new evidence over Pedra Branca overturn ICJ verdict favouring Singapore?

In the latest claim, Malaysia seeks to raise exactly the same argument that decided the case in favour of Singapore in 2008.

Feb 10, 2017

By Jacob J

Donald Trump China twitter comments after taiwan call

Trump changes tack to endorse 'One China' principle in phone call with Xi Jinping

Donald Trump's phone call with Xi Jinping was crucial as China had concerns about the outcome.

Feb 10, 2017

By Jacob J

Australia denies spy programme derailed joint military training with Indonesia

Australian army apologises to Indonesian military for offensive training material

The Indonesian side has accepted the apology but not announced a resumption of the suspended military cooperation yet.

Feb 9, 2017

By Boby Michael

Singapore: Presidential election in September if voting is required

Prime Minister Lee said in November the government was adopting a recommendation that ensures fair racial representation in the top post.

Feb 6, 2017

By Jacob J

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

East China Sea: Beijing blasts US for supporting Japan in Senkaku dispute

The escalated dispute has led to increased military spending by Japan and China in recent years.

Feb 4, 2017

By Jacob J

After 'Muslim ban', Kuwait slaps visa ban on Pakistan, Iran, Syria, Iraq and Afghan

The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates said the travel ban imposed by the Trump administration is not anti-Muslim.

Feb 2, 2017

By Jacob J

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