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

Malaysia's Najib Razak selling off his country to China?

'Some have scare mongered that Malaysia is being sold off'

Nov 5, 2016

By Jacob J

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Jakarta Islamist rally: Has Widodo done enough to contain religious tensions?

Critics say Joko Widodo's government has not done enough to contain religious and ethnic tensions.

Nov 4, 2016

By Reuters

"Open your eyes, Niloloko ka na" says Trillanes on Duterte's conflicting statements

Senator Trillanes: There's some wrong with Filipinos; they support killer Duterte

'When someone kills, he should be held accountable'

Nov 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan's KMT leader Hung Hsiu-chu visits Xi Jinping, upholds one-china principle

KMT leader Hung Hsiu-chu raises 'peace agreement' between China and Taiwan in Beijing visit

China-Taiwan relations have been on the wane since DPP's Tsai Ing-wen took power in January.

Nov 2, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korea: Park Geun-hye names new prime minister; opposition lashes out at move

Park appoints Kim Byong-joon, an official with the Roh Moo-hyun administration, as new prime minister.

Nov 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Choi Soon-sil? How is she involved in South Korean President Park's political crisis

South Korea: Choi Soon Sil arrested without warrant as scandal thickens

President Park Geun Hye is accused of keeping a close circle of personal friends and longtime confidantes.

Nov 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Choi Soon-sil? Close friend of South Korean President causes political crisis

South Korean prosecutors questions Choi Soon Sil after she flew back to Seoul on Sunday.

Oct 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as king on December 1

'Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as new king on December 1'

There was chatter in Thailand popular princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn might be chosen for the throne.

Oct 31, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Will Donald Trump win Nov. 8 election as FBI throws Clinton under bus? Eight key points

Irony is starker when her pain is the gain for Trump, who has been derided for crass views on women.

Oct 31, 2016

By Jacob J

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Have the Chinese left disputed Scarborough Shoal? Ten key points

The US says it's verifying if Beijing has left the Philippines-claimed Scarborough shoal.

Oct 29, 2016

By Jacob J

China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar

Here's how China's state media explains Xi Jinping's core leader status

Global Times summarily brands the plenum decision as Chinese people's unanimous wish.

Oct 29, 2016

By Jacob J

China to unveil its J-20 stealth fighter at Zhuhai Air Show

China eyes closing gap with US with unveiling of J-20 stealth fighter at Zhuhai Air Show

The J-20 would assist in the air force's mission to "safeguard sovereignty and national security".

Oct 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore cabinet changes: Ong Ye Kung, Ng Chee Meng promoted to full ministers

Singapore cabinet changes: Ong Ye Kung and Ng Chee Meng promoted

The changes, which are part of leadership renewal, will take effect on November 1.

Oct 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Amnesty International warns the new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

In snub to US, Malaysia to buy Littoral Mission patrol vessels from China

Malaysia's ties with the US suffered following the lawsuits in the 1MDB case.

Oct 28, 2016

By Reuters

Xi Jinping anointed as core leader; focus shifts to extension in office

Elevation as core leader places Xi on par with Mao Zeddong and Deng Xiaoping.

Oct 28, 2016

By Jacob J

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