Politics News

Philippines President Duterte vows to end joint US military drills

Duterte says the scheduled October military exercises would be the last joint drill with the United States.

Sep 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

President Duterte to create 'many new alliances' for Philippines

Duterte says he would "open alliances" with China, as well as Russia and seek help in the country's drug problem.

Sep 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Chinese coast guard harasses Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal

Officials say the incidents took place while President Duterte made calls to allow Filipinos fish near Scarborough shoal.

Sep 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee to attend lunch hosted by Japan's Emperor Akihito

PM Lee is scheduled to meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and will receive the top honour for a foreign dignitary

Sep 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Philippines foreign minister asks other countries not to interfere in Duterte's drugs war

Yasay says Duterte won "an unprecedented and resounding electoral mandate" and had to deliver a change.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte may visit Japan, China in late October

Japan foreign ministry confirms that plans were being made for Duterte's visit.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf militants release Indonesian sailor kidnapped in Sulu sea

Authorities say they are not sure if any ransom was paid for the release.

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cambodia PM vows to 'eliminate' opponents who protest

Cambodia: PM Hun Sen declares political 'ceasefire' amidst heightened tension

The critics say Hun Sen is scared of losing in the 2018 general elections.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants 'hungry' for caliphate, says Duterte

Philippines: President Duterte to invite UN, EU to investigate drug trade killings

Duterte says strong measures are necessary to prevent the Philippines from becoming a "narco-state".

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea facilities

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea military installations

The defence ministry and coast guard of Taiwan says details about the structures are highly confidential.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte bursts into rant against European Union over drug war

Duterte says European Union members had "guilt feelings" over the atrocities they committed in the past.

Sep 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

Japan is trying to "confuse" South China Sea situation, says China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang says countries in that region a general agreement to resolve conflicts through talks between the parties directly involved in it.

Sep 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cambodia PM vows to 'eliminate' opponents who protest against govt crackdown

Hun Sen says the foreign countries had no right to criticise his administration.

Sep 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Duterte to extend Philippine drug war by six months as he 'cannot kill them all'

Duterte says launching the crackdown was like letting "a worm out of the can".

Sep 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

17 Indian soldiers killed in militant attack on Kashmir army brigade HQ

17 Indian soldiers killed in militant attack on army camp in Kashmir

The army deployed helicopters to airlift 20 soldiers who had been injured in the pre-dawn attack followed by an hours-long gunfight.

Sep 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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