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Terrex tussle worsens: Singapore cites international law; Beijing raises One-China principle

Singapore's Terrex military vehicles arrive after 2-month Hong Kong detention

Singapore has been shipping military equipment through commercial liners for the last 30 years.

Jan 30, 2017

By Jacob J

Trump immigration order blocked in five states; chaos, protests continue

Judges in California, Massachusetts, Virginia and Washington state issue rulings limiting Trump's executive order.

Jan 30, 2017

By Reuters

Trump says he is only in early stages of considering lifting Russia sanctions

However, British PM Theresa May, other foreign officials and think that it's a premature move.

Jan 29, 2017

By Reuters

Hong Kong to start criminal prosecution after releasing Singapore military vehicles

The consignment will be shipped through commercial shipping firm APL.

Jan 25, 2017

By Jacob J

China party paper says no 'provocation' can stop its military drills

Last month, Several Chinese warships and carrier Liaoning cruised around Taiwan and into the Pacific.

Jan 22, 2017

By Reuters

China asks US not to let Taiwan leaders attend Trump inauguration

China warns Taiwan of grim future if One-China policy is undermined

China has been sceptical about Taiwan's latest movies after the US President commented on "One China" policy.

Jan 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

donald trump sworn in as 45th president of the United States.

President Trump pledges to put 'America First' in nationalist speech

Trump accuses previous U.S. administrations of enriching Washington at the expense of struggling American families.

Jan 21, 2017

By Reuters

How to watch Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration live-streaming event online

Here's how to watch Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration live online for free on any device.

Jan 20, 2017

By Vinod Yalburgi

China asks US not to let Taiwan leaders attend Trump inauguration

The attendance of Taiwanese delegation at the presidential inauguration will further complicate the three-way diplomatic balance.

Jan 18, 2017

By Jacob J

Singapore, China to deepen ties through multiple bilateral cooperation forums

Singapore and China will hold a Joint Council for bilateral cooperation in February.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia and Japan agree to step up maritime security

Indonesia, Japan step up maritime and defence ties amid feud with China

Abe says the two island nations gave maritime cooperation the "highest priority".

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

"I will declare martial law" if drug problem "virulent", says Philippine President Duterte

Duterte says no one can stop him from imposing the law, not even the the Supreme Court and Congress.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abang Johari sworn in as new CM of Sarawak

New Sarawak CM: Abang Johari sworn in after Adenan Satem's death

The 66-year-old leader took his oath of office as the sixth Chief Minister of Sarawak before Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana.

Jan 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australian Health Minister Ley resigns amid expenses scandal

Gold Coast trips: Aus minister Sussan Ley resigns amid expenses scandal

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Australian people are entitled to see they are spending the money wisely.

Jan 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia, Vietnam voices concern about reports of China's military installations in South China Sea

South China Sea: Tillerson pushes envelope on China

Building of military assets by China in the disputed waters is similar to Russia taking Crimea from Ukraine.

Jan 12, 2017

By Jacob J

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