Politics News

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Mahathir calls on Malaysians to join anti-Najib Yellow Shirt rally on Saturday

Mahathir is seen wearing a yellow Bersih T-shirt for the first time in a video posted online.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Amnesty criticises Indonesia for blasphemy probe against Governor Ahok

If the charges are pressed and proved in the court, Ahok could be jailed for up to five years.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib seeks a big win in state polls despite of corruption allegations

Najib invokes Arab Spring as Yellow Shirts prepare to storm Kuala Lumpur seeking his ouster

The next general election in Malaysia will be held in June 2018.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Jakarta governor Ahok named suspect in high-profile blasphemy case

Thousands of Muslims complained against the Christian governor demanding his resignation and arrest.

Nov 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

First Lady of Dance: 10 unique moves of Michelle Obama

Virginia mayor steps down in protest against racist rant at Michelle Obama

A woman called Michelle an "ape in heels" in her facebook post.

Nov 16, 2016

By Reuters

'Mark Zuckerberg knows Facebook fake news cost Hillary Clinton the election'

As much as 38 percent of posts by rightwing groups contained false or misleading information.

Nov 15, 2016

By Jacob J

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Trump and Putin talk over phone; mending of frosty ties on the cards

The leaders agree to work towards 'constructive cooperation'.

Nov 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

1MDB corruption: Najib denies ham-handed probe, affirms he alone started investigation

Singapore, Switzerland and the US are also probing people and organisations involved in the 1MDB scandal.

Nov 15, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Malaysia jails PKR leader Rafizi Ramli for leaking 1MDB probe papers

Rafizi Ramli had left the Najib Razak government red-faced by revealing documents related to the 1MDB probe.

Nov 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as king on December 1

Thailand prince Vajiralongkorn returns, quelling another bout of rumours

The crown prince's return from Germany quells a fresh round of rumours.

Nov 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese coast guard ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles, second time in a week

Chinese ships sail near disputed Senkaku islands after Japan lodges protest

Japan says four ships entered at around 10.30 am and left within two hours.

Nov 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India-Japan nuclear deal: Why is it termed controversial and opportunistic?

For India this is a diplomatic win over China after Beijing blocked its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

Nov 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Donald Trump election: Facebook help and other conspiracy theories

One popular headline read; 'Breaking: Obama now considering martial law because of mass riots'

Nov 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Goodbye Barack Obama! Best quotes from Former US President

Barack Obama's greatest campaign pitches for Clinton, which have all gone in vain

Former US President Barack Obama is succeeded by Donald Trump, who won the election battle with 276 electoral votes.

Nov 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Senior Chinese public security official elected as Interpol president

Senior Chinese minister Meng Hongwei elected as Interpol chief

Meng Hongwei is currently China's Vice Public Security Minister.

Nov 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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