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China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

China closes access to parts of disputed South China Sea for military drills

Military exercises will be held from Tuesday to Thursday in an area off the coast of China's island province of Hainan.

Jul 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Turkey failed military coup: Authorities detain "coup plotters" at air force base used by the US

Turkey continues crackdown on coup plotters; thousands arrested

Authorities have also issued arrest warrants for 2,745 judges and prosecutors across the country.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia: President Joko Widodo allays concerns over new tax amnesty scheme

President guarantees that the government will not use the information to prosecute anyone.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Turkey attempted military coup: At least 60 killed, 336 people detained nationwide

Turkey coup attempt claims 160 lives; mass arrests and military purge follow

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames followers of cleric Fethullah Gulen for the attempted coup.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China warns Australia to stay out of South China Sea ruling debate

'Australia should not treat the illegal ruling from an illegal arbitration court as international law'

Jul 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China trains and supports maritime militia to sail in the South China Sea

Philippines asks China to 'respect' Hague ruling; Indonesia to strengthen security around disputed islands

China reacts furiously and vows to ignore the decision of the UN-back tribunal.

Jul 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Land reclamation by China on mischief reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines.

Tribunal rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims

The Permanent Court of Arbitration has ruled that China has no historic title over the waters of the South China Sea.

Jul 13, 2016

By Reuters

Thailand jails seven activists over referendum campaign

Thailand detains four people over referendum campaign

The four people were detained after copies of booklets providing information on the Constitution were found in their cars.

Jul 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

China organises combat drills in the South China Sea

The drills had different training exercises focused on measures such as air control, surface operations and anti-submarine warfare.

Jul 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Asean and Australia join hands against China

China to hold military drills in South China Sea ahead of Hague ruling in Philippines case

China's maritime safety administration says the military drills would be organised from July 5 to 11.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australia: Horsetrading begins as election results in cliff-hanger

Close vote leaves Malcolm Turnbull's center-right Liberal Party-led government in a precarious position.

Jul 3, 2016

By Reuters

Taiwan mistakenly fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China

Taiwan fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China, killing fishing boat crew

A Hsiung-feng III missile flies about 75 kilometres before landing in the waters off Penghu in Taiwan Strait.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as the President of Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

Tough talking leader says he knows "the limits of the power and authority of the president".

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Penang chief Lim Guan Eng arrested on corruption charges

Malaysia detains leading opposition figure Lim Guan on corruption charges

The court grants Lim bail on 1 million ringgit but he has to notify it if he plans overseas travel

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mongolia Elections: Opposition Mongolian People's Party wins the parliamentary elections

Mongolia elections: Mongolian People's Party return to power after landslide win

The ruling Democratic Party get only nine seats as other smaller parties win two seats.

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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