Politics News

China lodges protest with Singapore over armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong

China urges Singapore to abides by Hong Kong's relevant laws and cooperate in the investigation.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China raps Singapore over Taiwan military ties; mouthpiece lashes out at 'hypocrisy'

Singapore's actions will result in adjustment to Beijing's foreign policies and impact Singapore's economy, Global Times says.

Nov 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Samsung Group offices raided as probe into influence-peddling widens

Prosecutors suspect President Park and her scandal-ridden confidante Choi Soon-sil had a role in the merger of two Samsung Group affiliates.

Nov 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Taiwan's planned military drill in disputed Taiping rankles nerves in China

The military drills are to be performed around Itu Aba island at the end of the month

Nov 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Duterte elated after meeting with Putin, unburdens with US to his 'hero'

Duterte elated after meeting with Putin, unburdens his frustration with US

Putin, recalling 40 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, invited Duterte to visit Russia

Nov 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Dalai Lama's incarnation comments meant to offend China says Beijing official

Mongolia hosts Dalai Lama, defying stern opposition from China

Senior Mongolian officials and the Indian ambassador receive Dalai Lama at the airport.

Nov 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's crackdown on political dissent tightened in 2015: Amnesty

Bersih 2.0 protest rally in KL: Police stop Red Shirts chanting 'Allahu Akbar'

There are more than 4,500 Yellow shirt supporters on the streets while the Red Shirts amounted to several hundreds.

Nov 19, 2016

By Jacob J

'They won't quit until they destroy me,' says De Lima after NBI drug charges

Back in Manila, will Kerwin Espinosa give away ties with Senator Leila de Lima?

Initial reports said Kerwin would likely speak about his alleged connections with De Lima in the presence of a lawyer.

Nov 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia raids Bersih office; All you need to know about Yellow Shirt rally on Saturday

If there is any provocation, the protesters should not get into any engagement say organisers.

Nov 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Mahathir calls on Malaysians to join anti-Najib Yellow Shirt rally on Saturday

Mahathir is seen wearing a yellow Bersih T-shirt for the first time in a video posted online.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Amnesty criticises Indonesia for blasphemy probe against Governor Ahok

If the charges are pressed and proved in the court, Ahok could be jailed for up to five years.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib seeks a big win in state polls despite of corruption allegations

Najib invokes Arab Spring as Yellow Shirts prepare to storm Kuala Lumpur seeking his ouster

The next general election in Malaysia will be held in June 2018.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Jakarta governor Ahok named suspect in high-profile blasphemy case

Thousands of Muslims complained against the Christian governor demanding his resignation and arrest.

Nov 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

First Lady of Dance: 10 unique moves of Michelle Obama

Virginia mayor steps down in protest against racist rant at Michelle Obama

A woman called Michelle an "ape in heels" in her facebook post.

Nov 16, 2016

By Reuters

'Mark Zuckerberg knows Facebook fake news cost Hillary Clinton the election'

As much as 38 percent of posts by rightwing groups contained false or misleading information.

Nov 15, 2016

By Jacob J

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