Politics News

London gets its first Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan

Labour Party's Sadiq Khan elected first Muslim mayor of London

Sadiq Khan has been elected as London's new Mayor on last Saturday.

May 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Grace Poe in last-ditch appeal; says will mend economy and unify country

Grace Poe says she will put Philippines on par with other developed countries of Asia.

May 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Australia and Singapore ties up to jointly develop military training areas

Singapore signs military training deal with Australia to enhance defence capabilities

Singapore will spend A$2.25 billion (US$1.7 billion) for the expansion of military training facilities in Australia.

May 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea to hold Workers Party Congress after 36 years: What to expect?

North Korea trumpets nuclear, missile technology feats as rare party congress starts

The Party congress will "unveil the brilliant blueprint to bring forward the final victory of our revolution" state media says.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines election: Duterte keeps clear lead over Grace Poe in heated four-way race

Philippines: Duterte surges ahead with 7-point lead, Grace Poe slips

As per the latest opinion survey, Duterte has taken a clear lead over nearest rival Senator Grace Poe.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Bukit Batok election: Chee directs fire on PM Lee and 'vicious campaign'

Chee Soon Juan directs fire on PM Lee and 'vicious campaign' in dying hours of Bukit Batok campaign

Chee says the People's Action Party engages in "the most revolting and vicious type of gutter politics."

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

US,Russia wins truce promise pressurising the Syrian Army

Syria conflict: Uneasy truce holds in Aleppo under US, Russia watch

The Syrian army agrees to respect a two-day truce in the war-ravaged city of Aleppo.

May 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia dissolves 1MDB advisory board chaired by PM Najib Razak

The ministry said in a statement the ownership in 1MDB's subsidiaries and four land assets would be transferred to it.

May 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Roshmah's aid claims that PM Mahathir is not like his father

Rosmah Mansor aide hits out at Mahathir over Najib snub

Mahathir accused Najib of looking down on Razak by not truly emulating the man that fathered him.

May 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Latest survey predicts Rodrigo Duterte will win presidency

Duterte scores surprisingly lead in capital region, setting up what looks like an irreversible path to the presidency.

May 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Charlie Keating IV: US Navy Seal killed by Isis in northern Iraq

Islamic State militants occupy the Tel Asqof town before being driven out by the Peshmerga forces.

May 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ted Cruz quits race as Trump crushes rivals in Indiana

On the Democratic side, Senator Bernie Sanders scored an upset victory over front-runner Hillary Clinton

May 4, 2016

By Jacob J

24,604 early voters to cast their votes at the 11th Sarawak state election

Robust polling reported as early voting in Sarawak state election starts

A total of 24,604 voters will cast their votes at 79 polling centres today at the 11th Sarawak state election.

May 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Stung by attacks Chee Soon Juan turns focus on PAP record on race, hypocrisy and character

Chee accuses PM Lee and the People's Action Party of engaging in "gutter politics" contrary to their pre-election promise.

May 2, 2016

By Jacob J

China trains and supports maritime militia to sail in the South China Sea

China's maritime militia in South China Sea 'raises risk of conflict'

China is training and supporting the fishing militia to sail into the South China Sea.

May 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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