Politics News

China mouth piece ups the ante saying Singapore tanks in Hong Kong should be melted down

Singapore PM Lee presses for immediate return of Terrex vehicles; HK asks for more time

Ng says he expects Hong Kong to adhere to international principles.

Jan 9, 2017

By Jacob J

Trump names trade hawk and China critic Robert Lighthizer as US trade tsar

Lighthizer now gets a second go at his anti-free trade crusade, with the theatre shifting to China and the Southeast Asia.

Jan 4, 2017

By Jacob J

Hong Kong in chaos as thousands of anti-China protestors clash with police (PHOTOS)

China says won't allow Hong Kong to be used as subversion base

China staged a rare interpretation of the Basic Law last month to bar pro-independence lawmakers from taking office.

Jan 2, 2017

By Reuters

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amidst mixed reactions

PM Lee expresses confidence over triumphing the current economic slowdown in his New Year message

Despite the current global economic uncertainties, Singapore is "not doing badly," said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his New Year message.

Jan 1, 2017

By Ambili S

Terrex issue not an existential threat, will recover SAF vehicles from Hong Kong, says Ng

Ng said in a Facebook post that Singapore must not dwell on the setback and move ahead.

Dec 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Trump praises Putin over sanctions row with Obama

Putin refused to reply in kind to the US move and played on the change of approach to Russia with Trump replacing Obama.

Dec 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Putin slights Obama in diplomatic end game, says will watch Trump's move

Prime Minster Medvedev says Obama administration was ending its term in "anti-Russia death throes'.

Dec 30, 2016

By Reuters

South Korea says Japanese defence minister's Yasukuni visit is beyond deplorable

Japanese leaders' visits to Yasukuni is seen unfavorably in China and S. Korea which suffered under Japanese imperialism.

Dec 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines: President Duterte equates himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Duterte says will throw corrupt officials from helicopter as he did to a Chinese man years ago

Duterte's spokesman, Ernesto Abella, suggests that the incident may not have actually happened.

Dec 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Israel submarine deal: Channel 10 says AG orders probe into Netanyahu

The Israel Defence Forces had reportedly opposed the purchase of submarines from Germany's ThyssenKrupp.

Dec 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese coast guard ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles, second time in a week

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers in East China Sea, says Japan

The Maritime Self-Defense Force is closely monitoring the situation for further actions.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine Catholic Church, rights groups condemn Duterte's daily execution plan

Catholic leaders say Duterte's daily execution will make the country a capital of death penalty in the world.

Dec 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Malaysia, Vietnam voice concern over Chinese military installations in South China Sea

The defence minister of Malaysia says he would seek clarification in writing from his Chinese counterpart.

Dec 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Srilanka, Malaysia call for strict measures against terrorism during Maithripala's visit

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena visited Malaysia on a three-day trip and was received by PM Najib Razak

Dec 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan: Prince Mikasa, oldest imperial family member, dies at 100

Japan: Emperor Akihito cancels duties due to cold, fever

The 82-year-old emperor will be taking rest during the weekends at the Imperial Palace.

Dec 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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