Politics News

Bad weather and conflicts leave 34 countries starving – United Nations

The four regions most in need of humanitarian support are East Africa, Southern Africa, the Pacific Islands and Central America.

Mar 10, 2016

By Boby Michael

Myanmar house meets as Suu Kyi's NLD set to elect new president

Myanmar: Suu Kyi names Htin Kyaw as NLD candidate in historic presidential poll

Suu Kyi's failure to reach a compromise with the junta on presidential candidate puts Myanmar on tenterhooks as election process starts.

Mar 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Sanders hands Hillary Clinton shocking defeat in Michigan primary

Sanders says his political revolution is 'strong in every part of the country'.

Mar 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Us presidential election

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Crucial victory for Grace Poe as Philippines supreme court overturns disqualification

While the Poe campaign lauded the ruling, opponents criticised the verdict saying they were shocked.

Mar 9, 2016

By Jacob J

China says US-South Korea actions and DPRK reaction will unstable the Peninsula

The United States and the South Korea have kicked off their annual exercises on Monday and the North Korea has issued a warning of "all-out offensive".

Mar 8, 2016

By Boby Michael

China warns Taiwan's new government against "independence activities"

Our policy toward Taiwan will not change along with the change in Taiwan's political situation, Xi said.

Mar 7, 2016

By Boby Michael

Defiant Najib orchestrates expulsion of Muhyiddin and Mukhriz from Unmo

Najib Razak says his government has the mandate and it will focus on the country's development.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Pyongyang threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike as US, South Korea hold joint drill

The North interprets the US-South Korea joint drill as a rehearsal for the invasion of the communist country.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Brazil's former president Lula arrested in corruption probe

New 'evidence' in the corruption probe against Lula brings the ongoing Petrobras investigation closer to President Roussef

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Mahathir vs Najib: Barisan Nasional leaders close ranks behind embattled prime minister

The signing of the citizens' declaration is a charade says Communications Minister Salleh.

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korean arms procurer faces probe on $35mn deal: Yonhap

The suspected deal was for a surveillance system that helps integrate existing radar and thermal imaging devices.

Mar 4, 2016

By Boby Michael

Release Anwar Ibrahim and repeal sodomy law, Human Rights Watch tells Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim joins Mahathir as bid to oust Najib gathers force

Najib is reeling from allegations that he diverted hundreds of millions of dollars from a state fund to his personal account.

Mar 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Thailand: Junta arrests ex-minister for questioning general's 'sexist remark' on Yingluck

Junta leader General Prawit Wongsuwan's said that soldiers photograph Yingluck because she is pretty.

Mar 3, 2016

By Jacob J

Super Tuesday: Clinton wins Georgia and Virginia, Trump set to sweep major states

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump won in Georgia, with opinion polls predicting his victory in all 12 states.

Mar 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Us presidential election

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

More than $1 billion was transferred into Najib's account - WSJ

Investigators believe a vast chunk of the $1 billion came from Malaysian state fund 1MDB.

Mar 1, 2016

By Jacob J

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