Politics News

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Senator Leila de Lima, the head of the Senate panel on justice and human rights, will open a public inquiry into drug-related killings next week.

Aug 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan warns China of deteriorating relations over East China Sea dispute

Japan, China and South Korea to hold meetings over disputes next week

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the upcoming meeting.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Police arrest two after series of blasts in tourist spots

Thailand court issues arrest warrant for second suspect in deadly tourist town blasts

Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says that southern insurgents might have been hired to carry out the dead bomb attacks.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Widodo says Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea conflicts

Joko Widodo says the nation will continue to push for peaceful resolutions to international conflicts.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore congratulates India on its 70th Independence Day

PM Lee says he is looking forward to meeting Modi during his visit to India in October and explore new avenues of cooperation.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore thanks Indonesia for arresting suspects over Marina Bay attack plot

Both the nations have agreed on the importance of strengthening mutual cooperation to counter the rising terrorism threats.

Aug 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan warns China of deteriorating relations over East China Sea dispute

Japan wants "high- level" talks with China regarding this "intrusion" issue which is continuing despite Tokyo's protest.

Aug 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan's Emperor Akihito raises possibility of resigning in his video address to nation

Japan's Emperor hints at wish to leave throne in his video address to nation

Emperor Akihito says it's time for the nation to establish a regency.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thai referendum: Junta-backed constitution gets approval despite severe criticism

Thailand referendum: Junta-backed constitution gets approval despite severe criticism

The supporters handed PM Prayuth Chan-ocha a convincing win in its first major popularity test since it seized power in 2014

Aug 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines: Duterte links 150 judges, politicians to illegal drugs trade

Philippine president fires police and military officers and revokes their gun licences on Sunday.

Aug 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan protests over China's radar unit near disputed waters, demands explanation

Japan fears the radar could be a sign of China's intensions to use gas exploration platforms as military stations in the conflicted zone.

Aug 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ten bomb explosions in south Thailand right before the referendum

Ten bomb explosions in south Thailand right before referendum, police on high alert

Almost 50 million Thais will cast their votes for a new constitution drafted by a committee led by the country's military junta.

Aug 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China asks Singapore to "respect" its position on South China Sea ruling

China asks Singapore to respect Beijing's position on South China Sea ruling

The Chinese government urges Singapore to respect the general agreement that it has reached with Asean.

Aug 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea and China

Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea, China about warlike attitude

Tomomi Inada singled out North Korean provocations and Chinese use of "force" in territorial disputes in the review.

Aug 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China forms anti-terror alliance with Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Military leaders from the four nations discusses the challenges they are facing to battle the Islamist militants.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Prev 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 Next