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North Korea will have dialogue with US under 'right conditions': Reports

These latest comments by Choe Son Hui came amid stepped up international efforts to press North Korea and ease tension over its pursuit of nuclear arms.

May 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China says has 'positive' talks with Vietnam on South China Sea

Chinese President Xi had 'positive' talks with Vietnam on South China Sea

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin says both the countries have agreed to follow their consensus to continue stabilising the situation and to keep pushing talks.

May 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

China's Xi discusses nuclear issue with new South Korean president

president Xi told President Moon Jae-in that China has always upheld the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and that the nuclear issue should be resolved through talks.

May 11, 2017

By Reuters

Moon Jae-in begins duties as the new South Korean President

Moon's term as the president began only one day after the nation held the unprecedented presidential by-election.

May 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Macron the mould-breaker - France's youngest leader since Napoleon

He will be the youngest leader in the current Group of Seven (G7) major nations and has elicited comparisons with youthful leaders past and present.

May 8, 2017

By Reuters

North Korea detains another American citizen

North Korea detains fourth American citizen amid heightened diplomatic tensions

The U.S. State Department says it is aware of the latest reported detention.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns on protectionism, North Korea

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns over protectionism policy

The Japanese Finance Ministry officials say the senior finance officials from both countries will also hold a separate round of talks.

May 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tillerson urges ASEAN to cut North Korea funding, minimize ties

Tillerson urges ASEAN ministers to cut N Korea funding, minimise diplomatic ties

Reports say all ASEAN members have diplomatic relations with North Korea and five have embassies there.

May 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: More Abu Sayyaf leaders surrender amidst military pressure

The Duterte administration organised the Sulu Joint Task Force, a composite military team, to pursue the Abu Sayyaf militants.

May 4, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

South Korean presidential election: Early voting begins in 3,500 polling stations

The South Korean parliamentary speaker and key officials from the major political parties were among early voters.

May 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese navy sails through Miyako Strait, conducts more drills in Western Pacific

Philippines wants joint naval exercise with China in Sulu Sea

Duterte made the announcement following the recent visit of three Chinese warships to Davao City.

May 2, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

South Korea to hold joint drills with USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korea, US conduct military drills despite Pyongyang threats

The North Korean state media reports that Pyongyang has threatened to attack the Carl Vinson.

May 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ASEAN gives Beijing a pass on South China Sea dispute, cites 'improving cooperation'

ASEAN gives Beijing pass on S. China Sea dispute citing 'improving cooperation'

An ASEAN diplomat says the statement discussed was a genuine representation of the atmosphere of the Manila meetings.

Apr 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Trump vs Clinton: A hilarious roll call of the US Presidential election campaign (PHOTOS)

Trump celebrates first 100 days as president, blasts media

Trump told a Pennsylvania crowd he was just getting started on meeting his campaign promises.

Apr 30, 2017

By Reuters

Philippines govt distributes farming tools among separatist rebels as part of peace building programme

The negotiation started as early as 2001 when the Philippine government initiated the peace talks and invited the Malaysian government to serve as a third party facilitator.

Apr 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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