Politics News

India: Uncertainty prevails over Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's health

J Jayalalithaa health update: Critical care specialist flown in as rumours fly thick and fast

Chennai hospital flies in Dr Richard John Beale, renowned critical care consultant, to monitor Jayalalithaa's health.

Oct 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jailed Singapore teen blogger Amos Yes looks for 'free haircuts in prison'

Yee, who was accused of causing social unrest, will also have to pay $1,400 in fines

Oct 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines: President Duterte equates himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Duterte says he would like to finish the problem of his country and save the next generation from perdition.

Sep 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

S. Korean coastguard kills 3 Chinese fishermen in confrontation over illegal fishing

Authorities say a Chinese boat burst into flames as the South Korean coastguard tried to apprehend them for illegal fishing.

Sep 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

China armed forces warn Japan against joint South China Sea patrols with US

Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman says Japan is constantly trying to stir things up in South China Sea for its own purposes.

Sep 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines President Duterte vows to end joint US military drills

Duterte says the scheduled October military exercises would be the last joint drill with the United States.

Sep 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

President Duterte to create 'many new alliances' for Philippines

Duterte says he would "open alliances" with China, as well as Russia and seek help in the country's drug problem.

Sep 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Chinese coast guard harasses Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal

Officials say the incidents took place while President Duterte made calls to allow Filipinos fish near Scarborough shoal.

Sep 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee to attend lunch hosted by Japan's Emperor Akihito

PM Lee is scheduled to meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and will receive the top honour for a foreign dignitary

Sep 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Philippines foreign minister asks other countries not to interfere in Duterte's drugs war

Yasay says Duterte won "an unprecedented and resounding electoral mandate" and had to deliver a change.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte may visit Japan, China in late October

Japan foreign ministry confirms that plans were being made for Duterte's visit.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf militants release Indonesian sailor kidnapped in Sulu sea

Authorities say they are not sure if any ransom was paid for the release.

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cambodia PM vows to 'eliminate' opponents who protest

Cambodia: PM Hun Sen declares political 'ceasefire' amidst heightened tension

The critics say Hun Sen is scared of losing in the 2018 general elections.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Philippines: President Duterte to invite UN, EU to investigate drug trade killings

Duterte says strong measures are necessary to prevent the Philippines from becoming a "narco-state".

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea facilities

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea military installations

The defence ministry and coast guard of Taiwan says details about the structures are highly confidential.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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