Politics News

Donald Trump talks with Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen in ominous break with tradition

A senior official at Taiwan's representative office in Washington calls the talk 'historic'

Dec 3, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel

China rescues Filipino fishermen near disputed Scarborough shoal in South China Sea

This rescue move underlines the rapid changes in the relationship between the two nations over sovereignty.

Dec 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Another politician health scare in Tamil Nadu dies down as doctors say Karunanidhi is stable

The news of Karunanidhi being hospitalised comes amidst uncertainty over the state's CM Jayalalithaa's health.

Dec 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Latest coal export restrictions by UN add teeth to North Korea sanctions

China has agreed to the sanctions, which have capped extensive negotiations with the United States.

Dec 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Why is China afraid of Fidel Castro? Beijing closes online groups praising Cuban leader

The closure of accounts followed online praise for Castro that had likely made the authorities "unhappy."

Nov 30, 2016

By Jacob J

China raps Singapore over Taiwan military ties; mouthpiece lashes out at 'hypocrisy'

Singapore says it has full rights to recover tanks seized in Hong Kong

For Beijing, Singapore's formal ties with Taiwan, which it claims is a breakaway Chinese territory, is objectionable.

Nov 29, 2016

By Jacob J

China lodges protest with Singapore over armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong

China urges Singapore to abides by Hong Kong's relevant laws and cooperate in the investigation.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China raps Singapore over Taiwan military ties; mouthpiece lashes out at 'hypocrisy'

Singapore's actions will result in adjustment to Beijing's foreign policies and impact Singapore's economy, Global Times says.

Nov 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Samsung Group offices raided as probe into influence-peddling widens

Prosecutors suspect President Park and her scandal-ridden confidante Choi Soon-sil had a role in the merger of two Samsung Group affiliates.

Nov 23, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Taiwan's planned military drill in disputed Taiping rankles nerves in China

The military drills are to be performed around Itu Aba island at the end of the month

Nov 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Duterte elated after meeting with Putin, unburdens with US to his 'hero'

Duterte elated after meeting with Putin, unburdens his frustration with US

Putin, recalling 40 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, invited Duterte to visit Russia

Nov 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Dalai Lama's incarnation comments meant to offend China says Beijing official

Mongolia hosts Dalai Lama, defying stern opposition from China

Senior Mongolian officials and the Indian ambassador receive Dalai Lama at the airport.

Nov 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's crackdown on political dissent tightened in 2015: Amnesty

Bersih 2.0 protest rally in KL: Police stop Red Shirts chanting 'Allahu Akbar'

There are more than 4,500 Yellow shirt supporters on the streets while the Red Shirts amounted to several hundreds.

Nov 19, 2016

By Jacob J

'They won't quit until they destroy me,' says De Lima after NBI drug charges

Back in Manila, will Kerwin Espinosa give away ties with Senator Leila de Lima?

Initial reports said Kerwin would likely speak about his alleged connections with De Lima in the presence of a lawyer.

Nov 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia raids Bersih office; All you need to know about Yellow Shirt rally on Saturday

If there is any provocation, the protesters should not get into any engagement say organisers.

Nov 18, 2016

By Jacob J

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