Politics News

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

China refuses Hong Kong port call permission to US carrier strike group

The nuclear- powered Stennis has been patrolling in the South China Sea, which is claimed by China in full.

Apr 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir says 1MDB scandal made Malaysia infamous; Portal dares him on BR1M bribery charge

Pro-Najib publication dares Mahathir to follow up on his accusations against the prime minister.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Former frontrunner Grace Poe is pushed to second spot with 22 percent of support.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Chee Soon Juan cites suicides in Bukit Batok to prove PAP failed in welfare

Chee says there were two suicides in Bukit Batok constituency in the last four weeks.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

China passes law to control the operation of foreign NGOs

New China NGO law giving wide powers to police termed draconian

The law allows police to question NGO officials, search their residences and seize files and equipment.

Apr 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pacquiao kidnap threat: Police arrest suspects as boxing star continues Senate campaign

The boxing star mingles with voters with practically no visible security detail around.

Apr 29, 2016

By Jacob J

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

The Workers Party conference is the first since ruler Kim Jong-un was born.

Apr 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte will not say sorry for comment on rape victim Jaqueline Hamill

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte inches closer to 'bloody presidency'

Duterte steers his campaign around crime, appealing to the rich and the middle classes of the country who fear rising crime.

Apr 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Asean and Australia join hands against China

Asean, Australia join hands as China builds outpost in Scarborough shoal

The Asean-Australia cooperation intends to maintain peace and security in the disputed South China Sea.

Apr 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Papua New Guinea orders closure of Australia's Manus Island immigrant camp

Refugees,some of whom are kept behind razor wires in camps, refuse to be settled in poor nations like PNG.

Apr 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Trump, Clinton clinch decisive victories in East Coast, edge closer to nomination

Harry Reid, Senate Democratic leader, says Bernie Sanders has no realistic path to winning the nomination.

Apr 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Us presidential election

PM Najib rips into 'opposition disunity' as crucial Sarawak poll process starts

Embattled Najib vouches for an emphatic victory for BN in Sarawak that would shore up his sagging political fortunes.

Apr 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Bukit Batok updates: Murali unveils $1.9 mln plan; Chee suffers endorsement setback

Murali says he will announce more plans for the constituency before the nomination day on 27 April.

Apr 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Bukit Batok by-election: SDP's Chee unveils 4-point action plan for constituency

Chee says he will set apart a portion of his monthly allowance to fund a specific welfare initiative

Apr 23, 2016

By Jacob J

China demands 'clean break' from militarism after Shinzo Abe makes offering at Yasukuni

Abe's offering of "masakaki" trees at Yasukuni comes ahead of Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to China.

Apr 21, 2016

By Jacob J

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