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US President Donald Trump seeks options to eliminate North Korea's nuclear threat

North Korea is on a quest to develop a long-range missile that will be capable of hitting the US mainland with a nuclear warhead.

Apr 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

US spots Chinese fighter plane over S. China Sea amidst Trump-Jinping meet

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) says a satellite image that was taken on March 29 of Woody Island in the Paracel island chain showed the J-11 fighter plane.

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte challenges Beijing, decides to fortify disputed South China Sea island

The Reuters states that Duterte is planning his visit on Thitu's Independence Day in June.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Myanmar: Suu Kyi denies ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims, says it is 'too strong an expression '

Suu Kyi's government is facing international criticism for the handling of a crisis in the Muslim-majority Rakhine region.

Apr 6, 2017

By Reuters

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Sea of Japan while Trump, Xi prepare to meet

apan has highly condemned the missile launch and said that it violated UN Security Council resolutions.

Apr 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean agents kill Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia

Malaysia confirms Kim Jong Nam's body still in Kuala Lumpur amidst reports of transfer

The authorities say the family of the deceased has not come forward to provide any assistance on how the body is to be treated.

Mar 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Carrie Lam elected as Hong Kong's first female Chief Executive

Hong Kong elects China-backed Carrie Lam as first female chief executive

On Jul 1, Lam will formally become head of the global financial hub in Hong Kong.

Mar 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Trump tastes failure as US House healthcare bill collapses

House of Representatives leaders yanked the bill after a rebellion by Republican moderates

Mar 25, 2017

By Reuters

China to host Asean meeting on South China Sea to prepare code of conduct

China to host Asean meeting on South China Sea, aims at preparing code of conduct

The framework for COC was first raised during a senior Asean officials' meeting in the resort island of Boracay in the Philippines last month.

Mar 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China denies reports of building monitoring station on conflicted Scarborough Shoal

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says China places great importance on the preservation of the South China Sea's ocean ecology.

Mar 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bill English elected New Zealand prime minister; focus now cabinet reshuffle

Chinese Premier Li to visit New Zealand, Australia for official and business talks

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his wife will lead a delegation of business and government representatives to New Zealand from March 26-29.

Mar 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tillerson says Trump looks forward to enhancing understanding with China

In response, Xi Jinping said he and Trump expect a new stage of constructive development in bilateral relations.

Mar 19, 2017

By Reuters

China asks Japan not to interfere in South China Sea, promises 'firm response' in future

The comments came after Reuters reported on a Japanese plan to send its largest warship to the conflicted waters of South China Sea.

Mar 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China begins new work on disputed South China Sea island

Satellite images show China's new construction work on disputed South China Sea island

Experts say that China is pursuing efforts to dominate its maritime 'backyard'.

Mar 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Trainee pilot dies in Vietnam army fighter jet crash

US deploys attack drones to South Korea amid tension with North

North Korea has conducted two nuclear tests and a string of missile tests since the beginning of last year.

Mar 14, 2017

By Reuters

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