Politics News

After 'goodbye' to US, Duterte and Xi agree to resume South China Sea talks

Duterte reached Beijing on Tuesday with the aim of paving the way for what he calls a new commercial alliance.

Oct 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

'China may give access to Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal'

China's demand from the Philippines, if any, is not clear yet in exchange for the fishing concession.

Oct 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnam: Prime Minister orders military to hunt for missing helicopter

Vietnam PM orders hunt after another military helicopter goes missing

The government says Airbus EC 130 T2 helicopter was carrying an instructor and two trainee pilots when it disappeared.

Oct 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

President Jokowi in Papua to inaugurate new airport, launch fuel scheme

The President is also scheduled to witness the operation preparations for Air Tractor AT-802 in Yahukimo.

Oct 18, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines President Duterte vows to end joint US military drills

New survey shows most Filipinos disagree with Duterte on China policy

President is taking a business delegation of more than 200 along with him, and expects to sign agreements with Beijing

Oct 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Philippine President Duterte open to military exercise with China, but not with US

Duterte vows not to surrender sovereignty or deviate from the July ruling regarding the South China Sea issue.

Oct 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Innocent people and children killed in Philippines drug war are 'collateral damage', says Duterte

Children killed in drug war are collateral damage says Philippines' Duterte

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says police can kill hundreds of civilians without criminal liability.

Oct 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistan is 'mother-ship of terrorism', says Indian PM Narendra Modi at BRICS summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fresh attack on Pakistan at 2016 BRICS summit on Sunday.

Oct 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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

Philippines: President Duterte promises to raise Hague ruling during Beijing visit

However, Duterte said that there would be no "hard imposition" of it.

Oct 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Xi Jinping arrives in Bangladesh with generous investment plans

Xi is the first Chinese President to visit Bangladesh in 30 years.

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

No longer American puppet, will Rodrigo Duterte park Philippines in Chinese stable?

'We cannot win that ... Even if we get angry, we'll just be putting on airs. We can't beat China'

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Cornered Donald Trump denies fresh sexual assault allegations

Donald Trump says that it is a political attack.

Oct 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Us presidential election

Singapore, Australia sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to strengthen bilateral ties

Singapore, Australia sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to boost bilateral ties

CSP is a landmark pact that is expected to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries

Oct 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysian Sultans start conclave to elect next King

Who will be next king of Malaysia? Sultans of Kelantan and Pahang lead race

Nine regional Sultans have the right to choose the next king.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Reprisals trigger another Rohingya exodus after clashes in Rakhine kill more than 20

Clashes erupt over Myanmar government's decision to pull down illegally built mosques.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

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