Politics News

South Korea: Park Geun-hye names new prime minister; opposition lashes out at move

Park appoints Kim Byong-joon, an official with the Roh Moo-hyun administration, as new prime minister.

Nov 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Choi Soon-sil? How is she involved in South Korean President Park's political crisis

South Korea: Choi Soon Sil arrested without warrant as scandal thickens

President Park Geun Hye is accused of keeping a close circle of personal friends and longtime confidantes.

Nov 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Choi Soon-sil? Close friend of South Korean President causes political crisis

South Korean prosecutors questions Choi Soon Sil after she flew back to Seoul on Sunday.

Oct 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as king on December 1

'Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as new king on December 1'

There was chatter in Thailand popular princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn might be chosen for the throne.

Oct 31, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Will Donald Trump win Nov. 8 election as FBI throws Clinton under bus? Eight key points

Irony is starker when her pain is the gain for Trump, who has been derided for crass views on women.

Oct 31, 2016

By Jacob J

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Have the Chinese left disputed Scarborough Shoal? Ten key points

The US says it's verifying if Beijing has left the Philippines-claimed Scarborough shoal.

Oct 29, 2016

By Jacob J

China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar

Here's how China's state media explains Xi Jinping's core leader status

Global Times summarily brands the plenum decision as Chinese people's unanimous wish.

Oct 29, 2016

By Jacob J

China to unveil its J-20 stealth fighter at Zhuhai Air Show

China eyes closing gap with US with unveiling of J-20 stealth fighter at Zhuhai Air Show

The J-20 would assist in the air force's mission to "safeguard sovereignty and national security".

Oct 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore cabinet changes: Ong Ye Kung, Ng Chee Meng promoted to full ministers

Singapore cabinet changes: Ong Ye Kung and Ng Chee Meng promoted

The changes, which are part of leadership renewal, will take effect on November 1.

Oct 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Amnesty International warns the new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

In snub to US, Malaysia to buy Littoral Mission patrol vessels from China

Malaysia's ties with the US suffered following the lawsuits in the 1MDB case.

Oct 28, 2016

By Reuters

Xi Jinping anointed as core leader; focus shifts to extension in office

Elevation as core leader places Xi on par with Mao Zeddong and Deng Xiaoping.

Oct 28, 2016

By Jacob J

At least 3 killed in India-Pakistan cross-border firing

India detains Pak High Commission officer for spying, says will expel 'ISI agent'

The police also arrested two people on charges of espionage.

Oct 27, 2016

By Jacob J

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

With 14 days to go until the election, a look back at the journeys of candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Oct 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Us presidential election

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Will Xi Jinping emerge as core leader in the line of Mao and Deng after China party plenum?

Xi is expected to be endorsed as a "core" leader whose authority will not be challenged.

Oct 27, 2016

By Jacob J

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

South China Sea: China warns ships to stay away as it holds drills near Paracel Islands

China's maritime safety administration orders other ships to stay away from the region.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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