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Retired officer links Duterte to almost 200 killings

Philippine: Retired police officer admits to killing 300 people under Duterte

Duterte's allies has dismissed all the claims and said that it is a plot by his opponents to discredit the popular leader and his war on drugs.

Mar 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into sea near Japan

North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into Japan waters

Some of the missiles landed in waters as close as 300 km (190 miles) to Japan's northwest coast.

Mar 6, 2017

By Reuters

China pushes its defense budget, increases military spending by 7 per cent

Experts say that China is sending a clear message that it is not interested in an arms race.

Mar 5, 2017

By Ambili S

China bans tourism to South Korea over THAAD antimissile system deployment

Though South Korea has clarified that the system is deployed to defend against nuclear-armed North Korean missiles.

Mar 4, 2017

By Ambili S

Taiwan navy, air force to train in South China Sea due to growing threat from China

Taiwan to conduct training in South China Sea to counter China's sovereignty threats

Taiwan deploys regular supplies to Itu Aba, which is its sole holding in the disputed South China Sea.

Mar 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Saudi King Salman visits Indonesia with 460 tonnes of luggage

Saudi King Visits Indonesia with 460 Tonnes of Baggage

Mar 1, 2017

By Ambili S

Donald Trump sifts through stacks of newspapers and printed articles to stay updated

Trump seeks 'historic' US military spending boost, domestic cuts

The rise would be slightly higher than the country's current 2.5 percent rate of inflation.

Feb 28, 2017

By Reuters

Kim Jong Nam murder: Malaysia identifies North Korean embassy official among suspects

Diplomatic tensions have been rising between North Korea and Malaysia over custody of the victim's body.

Feb 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Budget 2017: Singapore to have affordable resale HDB flats for first-timer couples

Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat says the change takes place "with immediate effect".

Feb 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Retired policeman says Duterte paid police for carrying out assassinations

Arturo Lascanas says he was also a part of a "Davao death squad" tasked with eliminating criminals.

Feb 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South China Sea: US challenges China's sovereignty, starts patrolling in disputed waters

The US navy says the force began routine operations in the South China Sea and it pre-notified.

Feb 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Duterte says he will resign if Philippine senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Philippines: President Duterte says will resign if senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Trillanes releases 'proof' that president and his family failed to declare multiple deposits.

Feb 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistan: IS attack on Sufi shrine in Sindh kills at least 72

The bomber blew himself up among devotees in the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.

Feb 17, 2017

By Boby Michael

Will Malaysia's new evidence over Pedra Branca overturn ICJ verdict favouring Singapore?

In the latest claim, Malaysia seeks to raise exactly the same argument that decided the case in favour of Singapore in 2008.

Feb 10, 2017

By Jacob J

Donald Trump China twitter comments after taiwan call

Trump changes tack to endorse 'One China' principle in phone call with Xi Jinping

Donald Trump's phone call with Xi Jinping was crucial as China had concerns about the outcome.

Feb 10, 2017

By Jacob J

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