Politics News

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

Xi Jinping arrives in Bangladesh with generous investment plans

Xi is the first Chinese President to visit Bangladesh in 30 years.

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

No longer American puppet, will Rodrigo Duterte park Philippines in Chinese stable?

'We cannot win that ... Even if we get angry, we'll just be putting on airs. We can't beat China'

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Cornered Donald Trump denies fresh sexual assault allegations

Donald Trump says that it is a political attack.

Oct 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Us presidential election

Singapore, Australia sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to strengthen bilateral ties

Singapore, Australia sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to boost bilateral ties

CSP is a landmark pact that is expected to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries

Oct 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysian Sultans start conclave to elect next King

Who will be next king of Malaysia? Sultans of Kelantan and Pahang lead race

Nine regional Sultans have the right to choose the next king.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Reprisals trigger another Rohingya exodus after clashes in Rakhine kill more than 20

Clashes erupt over Myanmar government's decision to pull down illegally built mosques.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Lee makes historic address to Australian parliament

Prime Minister Lee lauds 'ambitious' defence pact with Australia

Signing of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) cements the "partnership for many years to come," says Lee.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Amid ruffled China relations, Singapore deepens defence ties with Australia

Space-starved Singapore will seal a 25-year access for up to 14,000 soldiers to train for 18 weeks in Australia.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

What beyond Bhumibol? Thailand succession issue, monarchy reform back in limelight

Analysts predict highly destabilising consequences if heir apparent Vajiralongkorn were to assume throne.

Oct 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says will not bow to China's pressure

China had cut off official communications with the self-ruled island after Tsai took power.

Oct 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Ailing Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej on ventilator, says palace

Bhumibol Adulyadej has not made any public appearance for nearly a year after he was hospitalised in Bangkok

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Trump calls up ghosts of Bill's past, vows to jail Hillary over emails

Trump says he would appoint a special prosecutor to look into his Democratic rival's email use.

Oct 10, 2016

By Reuters

Donald Trump's nasty comments about women leave Republicans red-faced

The Republican presidential candidate faced severe criticism from his own party after the recording was revealed.

Oct 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Us presidential election

US accuses Russia of cyber attacks, pledges retaliatory steps

Russia swats down the American allegations as "nonsense," according to the Interfax news agency.

Oct 8, 2016

By Jacob J

President Widodo says Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea conflicts

Indonesia defies China to hold large scale military drills off Natuna coast

Indonesian President Joko Widodo watched the drills from Ranai, the capital of the Natuna Islands archipelago.

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

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