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US, China agree on North Korea sanctions resolution

US, China agree on draft UN resolution on North Korea sanctions

The draft resolution lays out stringent punishment for Pyongyang and calls for the blacklisting of a number of individuals and entities.

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Isis making bombs in 'quasi-industrial scale' using components from 20 countries

Isis has 20-country supply chain to make bombs in 'quasi-industrial scale'

Major bomb components like the detonators, detonating cord and safety fuses came from India.

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Beirut's river of garbage swells by the day

A general view shows packed garbage bags in Jdeideh, Beirut, Lebanon February 23, 2016.

Feb 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Indonesia to 'eradicate' prostitution by 2019; red light zones will become parks

Prostitution is illegal in the country but brothels have flourished across the country despite the ban.

Feb 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's crackdown on political dissent tightened in 2015: Amnesty

Amnesty says Malaysia received international criticism for its handling of the Rohingya crisis.

Feb 24, 2016

By Jacob J

'China's bid to military dominance changes operational landscape in the South China Sea'

Chinese Shenyang J-11 and Xian JH-7 warplanes were spotted on Woody Island in the Paracels over the past few days.

Feb 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Tara Airlines plane missing in Nepal mountains after taking off from pokhara airport

Breaking: Tara Airlines plane missing in Nepal mountains with 21 people on board

Reports say the missing aircraft is a Twin Otter operated by Nepal's Tara airlines.

Feb 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Makha Bucha Day at Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple in Thailand

Buddhist monks pray as they observe Makha Bucha Day at Thailand's Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple

Buddhist monks pray at Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple during a ceremony on Makha Bucha Day in Thailand.

Feb 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Land reclamation by China on mischief reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines.

China 'installing' high frequency radar on South China Sea island near Philippines

High frequency radars that can track down stealth aircraft could put American and allied stealth aircraft in the region at risk.

Feb 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Madonna performs during her Rebel Heart Tour

Singapore's catholic archbishop hits out at 'permissive' Madonna concert

Archbishop Goh said catholic Christians should not support "the 'pseudo arts'.

Feb 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

'China fuels Asia-Pacific arms race'

By 2020, the Asia-Pacific region's total military spending will rise to $533 billion a year from $435 billion in 2015.

Feb 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Singapore arrests 4 Indonesian would-be jihadists 'travelling to Syria'

The e four men are followers of convicted terrorist Aman Abdurrahman, is believed to have ordered the January 14 Jakarta attacks.

Feb 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Fiji stares at health crisis as toll from Cyclone Winston climbs to 17

More than 8,000 people are staying in hundreds of evacuation centers across the country

Feb 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Thaksin Shinawatra warns junta rule will make Thailand a pariah state

Thaksin warns junta rule will make Thailand a pariah state

Populist Thaksin says new draft constitution is a charade to show the world that Thailand is returning to democracy.

Feb 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese banks 'freeze' North Korean accounts

China thinks it can ill-afford to let the western powers push Pyongyang "too hard" with sanctions, precipitating a regime collapse.

Feb 22, 2016

By Jacob J

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US, China agree on draft UN resolution on North Korea sanctions

Isis has 20-country supply chain to make bombs in 'quasi-industrial scale'

Beirut's river of garbage swells by the day

Indonesia to 'eradicate' prostitution by 2019; red light zones will become parks

Malaysia's crackdown on political dissent tightened in 2015: Amnesty

'China's bid to military dominance changes operational landscape in the South China Sea'

Breaking: Tara Airlines plane missing in Nepal mountains with 21 people on board

Buddhist monks pray as they observe Makha Bucha Day at Thailand's Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple

China 'installing' high frequency radar on South China Sea island near Philippines

Singapore's catholic archbishop hits out at 'permissive' Madonna concert

'China fuels Asia-Pacific arms race'

Singapore arrests 4 Indonesian would-be jihadists 'travelling to Syria'

Fiji stares at health crisis as toll from Cyclone Winston climbs to 17

Thaksin warns junta rule will make Thailand a pariah state

Chinese banks 'freeze' North Korean accounts

Elon Musk Dating Giorgia Meloni? Wild Rumors Swirl on Social Media as Tesla Boss Denies Romantic Relationship with Italian Prime Minister

Elon Musk Dating Giorgia Meloni? Wild Rumors Swirl on Social Media as Tesla Boss Denies Romantic Relationship with Italian Prime Minister

How Did Joe Wolf Die? Former NBA Player and Longtime Coach Dies Suddenly and Unexpectedly Aged 59

How Did Joe Wolf Die? Former NBA Player and Longtime Coach Dies Suddenly and Unexpectedly Aged 59

China's New Nuclear Submarine Sinks Near Wuhan Shipyard, Sparking Concerns Over Its Naval Capabilities

China's New Nuclear Submarine Sinks Near Wuhan Shipyard, Sparking Concerns Over Its Naval Capabilities