Politics News

Lee makes historic address to Australian parliament

Prime Minister Lee lauds 'ambitious' defence pact with Australia

Signing of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) cements the "partnership for many years to come," says Lee.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Amid ruffled China relations, Singapore deepens defence ties with Australia

Space-starved Singapore will seal a 25-year access for up to 14,000 soldiers to train for 18 weeks in Australia.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

What beyond Bhumibol? Thailand succession issue, monarchy reform back in limelight

Analysts predict highly destabilising consequences if heir apparent Vajiralongkorn were to assume throne.

Oct 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says will not bow to China's pressure

China had cut off official communications with the self-ruled island after Tsai took power.

Oct 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Ailing Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej on ventilator, says palace

Bhumibol Adulyadej has not made any public appearance for nearly a year after he was hospitalised in Bangkok

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Trump calls up ghosts of Bill's past, vows to jail Hillary over emails

Trump says he would appoint a special prosecutor to look into his Democratic rival's email use.

Oct 10, 2016

By Reuters

Donald Trump's nasty comments about women leave Republicans red-faced

The Republican presidential candidate faced severe criticism from his own party after the recording was revealed.

Oct 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Us presidential election

US accuses Russia of cyber attacks, pledges retaliatory steps

Russia swats down the American allegations as "nonsense," according to the Interfax news agency.

Oct 8, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Indonesia defies China to hold large scale military drills off Natuna coast

Indonesian President Joko Widodo watched the drills from Ranai, the capital of the Natuna Islands archipelago.

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines deadly blast: At least 14 killed, Duterte says explosion was an act of terrorism

Duterte's first report card shows Philippines loves 'trash talking' president

About 76 percent of voting-age Philippines citizens say they are satisfied with President's first three months in office

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted for democracy protests

Thailand 'detains' Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong; China's role under scanner

Media reports say Joshua Wong was detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday night.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

US Veep debate: Mike Pence calls Russia's Putin a 'small and bullying leader'

CNN/ORC snap poll declares Pence the winner with 48 percent support, compared with Kaine's 42 percent.

Oct 5, 2016

By Reuters

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Duterte says he did not intend to derogate the memory of slain Jews.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee to visit India from 3 October, will meet Narendra Modi

PM Lee embarks on 5-day India trip, will meet Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister's Office says both the Prime Ministers will witness the exchange of three MOUs marking the cooperation in the fields of industrial property and skills development.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee to visit India; trade, investment ties in focus in meeting with Narendra Modi

The Singapore leader is likely to be accompanied by his wife Ho Ching and a number of delegates

Oct 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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