Politics News

Trump and Putin talk over phone; mending of frosty ties on the cards

The leaders agree to work towards 'constructive cooperation'.

Nov 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

1MDB corruption: Najib denies ham-handed probe, affirms he alone started investigation

Singapore, Switzerland and the US are also probing people and organisations involved in the 1MDB scandal.

Nov 15, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Malaysia jails PKR leader Rafizi Ramli for leaking 1MDB probe papers

Rafizi Ramli had left the Najib Razak government red-faced by revealing documents related to the 1MDB probe.

Nov 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as king on December 1

Thailand prince Vajiralongkorn returns, quelling another bout of rumours

The crown prince's return from Germany quells a fresh round of rumours.

Nov 12, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Chinese ships sail near disputed Senkaku islands after Japan lodges protest

Japan says four ships entered at around 10.30 am and left within two hours.

Nov 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India-Japan nuclear deal: Why is it termed controversial and opportunistic?

For India this is a diplomatic win over China after Beijing blocked its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

Nov 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Donald Trump election: Facebook help and other conspiracy theories

One popular headline read; 'Breaking: Obama now considering martial law because of mass riots'

Nov 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Goodbye Barack Obama! Best quotes from Former US President

Barack Obama's greatest campaign pitches for Clinton, which have all gone in vain

Former US President Barack Obama is succeeded by Donald Trump, who won the election battle with 276 electoral votes.

Nov 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Senior Chinese public security official elected as Interpol president

Senior Chinese minister Meng Hongwei elected as Interpol chief

Meng Hongwei is currently China's Vice Public Security Minister.

Nov 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Trump victory sets off wide scale protests in US; five shot in Seattle

Hillary Clinton supporters hold a candlelight vigil in front of the White House.

Nov 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Us election results

Japan PM Abe planning to meet Trump in New York next week

Focus on Shinzo Abe, Donald Trump meeting after 'nuclear arming' and free trade shocker

Japanese foreign ministry says Abe spoke to Trump about various points in bilateral relationship.

Nov 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amidst mixed reactions

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amid mixed reactions

Singapore government repeats it will continue to work with any administration, whether it is Republican or Democrat.

Nov 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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In pictures: See how Americans react as Donald Trump inches closer to shock win over Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump is leading with 244 electoral votes while the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton currently stands at 209 votes.

Nov 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Us election results

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

Canada immigration website crashes as Trump menacingly close to White House win

Canada immigration website crash triggers speculation that Americans are visiting the site as Trump presidency appeared likely.

Nov 9, 2016

By Jacob J

singapore elected presidency commission ahead of presidential election

Next president will be ethnic Malay: How does Singapore's elected presidency work?

The presidency will be reserved for ethnic Malay candidates in 2017 under the hiatus-triggered model.

Nov 9, 2016

By Jacob J

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