Politics News

Ukraine to get new government by Tuesday: President Poroshenko

The Bloc of Petro Poroshenko faction had offered to nominate from the new coalition current speaker Volodymyr Groysman as teh new PM.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli denies charges under Official Secrets Act

The court heard that Rafizi committed the offence at the Parliament lobby on March 24.

Apr 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Panama papers: British PM David Cameron admits he benefited from father's offshore business

Cameron and Samantha sold the "bearer shares" in his father's trust for £30,000 in 2010.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Philippines elections: Data breach at Comelec exposes personal details of 55 min voters

A hacker group posted Comelec's entire database online following the March 27 defacement of the election commission website.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli to be charged under Malaysia Official Secrets Act

The parliament speaker made a significant ruling that police had acted within their rights in arresting Rafizi Ramli.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB probe: Mysterious millions in Malaysian PM Najib's accounts spent on luxury goods, political payouts

Najib scoffs at Mahathir allegations; says PAC report clears him in 1MDB funds scandal

Najib says Mahathir's allegations against him and 1Malaysia Development Berhad were motivated by personal interest.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

David Ong issues apology letter as Bukit Batok by-election looms

The undated letter surfaced even as major political parties have finalized their candidates for the by-election in Bukit Batok seat.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected Vietnam's new prime minister

Vietnam Communist party forms new ruling triumvirate with election of PM

61-year-old Phuc says his priority would be to achieve the growth targets for the economy, which expanded 6.7 percent in 2015.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

What are Panama papers, who leaked them and who have access to it?

Iceland coalition rejects call for government to resign, names new prime minister

The right wing coalition said Johannssonn will lead the government until elections are held in the autumn.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Malaysia: Parliament panel to whitewash PM Najib in crucial 1MDB report?

1MDB's purchase of power plants at steep prices and its failed joint venture with Saudi energy firm PetroSaudi had bled the state fund pale,

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Philippines elections: Grace Poe upbeat even as Rodrigo Duterte takes poll lead

The latest survey shows tough talking mayor Duterte has emerged as a strong contender against Poe.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Rafizi Ramli, vice-president of the People's Justice Party (PKR), was arrested outside the Malaysian parliament on Tuesday.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Iceland Prime Minister Gunnlaugsson resigns over offshore finance scandal

Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson resigns over offshore finance scandal

Gunnlaugsson says he does not want to obstruct any further reform of the financial system by continuing as the prime minister.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Mahathir Mohamad is a traitor who betrayed Malays, says PM Najib

Najib, who is trying to shake off numerous financial scandals, said Mahathir betrayed the Malays by joining ranks with the opposition.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir hits out at Najib over GST; warns 'rulers will have to listen to people'

Mahathir reiterates his stance that he had asked Najib not to go ahead with GST.

Apr 3, 2016

By Jacob J

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