Politics News

Pro-democracy candidate wins Hong Kong's by-election

Hong Kong: Top Chinese leader underlines 'one country, two systems' principle

Hong Kong authorities take unprecedented security precautions ahead of Zhang's visit.

May 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Najib says too early to conclude if fraud occurred in 1MDB-IPIC deal

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has said that it is too early to comment on the ongoing 1MDB fraud case

May 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Haze from Indonesian fires cost Singapore S$700 million in 2015

Haze war worsens as Indonesia halts joint projects with Singapore

Indonesia will undertake a unilateral review of several agreements with Singapore.

May 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Roshmah's aid claims that PM Mahathir is not like his father

More powerful after Sarawak polls, Malaysia's Najib to reshuffle cabinet

The reshuffle to "meet current needs and to fill the vacant posts" will be announced soon, Najib writes

May 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

US says China boosts military presence in disputed waters of South China Sea

The installation of surveillance systems will give China long-term "civil-military bases" in the disputed waters.

May 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Brazil's Rousseff impeached; centrist Michel Temer takes power as interim president

Interim president Temer says his government focuses on "national salvation" and asks Brazilians to rally behind him.

May 13, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama's Vietnam visit: Human rights, arms embargo and China strategy in play

The US has long said any move to ease the embargo further will depend on Hanoi's progress in human rights.

May 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Debris of the missing helicopter AS 350 found

Najib says political attacks that derailed 1MDB IPO led to state fund's ruin

1MDB utilised 'debt funding' on condition that an IPO will follow, but 'attacks' sabotaged the plan.

May 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines presidential elections

After foul-mouthed race, Duterte prepares for war on crime, graft and booze

'If you are a policeman and stick to your racket, choose either you kill me or I kill you'

May 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Who is Geraldine Roman, Philippines politician

Who is Geraldine Roman, first transgender politician to enter Philippines Congress?

Roman, 49, hails from a powerful political family and her mother was a member of parliament in the Philippines.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Manny Pacquiao kidnap threat: Police arrest suspects as boxing star continues Senate campaign

PH election news: Manny Pacquiao close to winning Senate seat, latest data shows

Pacquiao is placed ninth in the list of senatorial candidates with the highest votes so far.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

N. Korea party meet ends adding just more power to Kim's limitless powers

Pyongyang vows to expand the country's nuclear and missile arsenal in violation of the UN sanctions.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines presidential elections - poll monitor

'It's with humility, extreme humility, that I accept this, the mandate of the people'

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines election: Duterte keeps clear lead over Grace Poe in heated four-way race

Duterte takes clear lead in Philippines elections; Grace Poe at third place

Where to check for latest lead positions in Philippines presidential elections

May 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Kim Jong-un sets 5-year economic plan, professes nuclear restraint

Kim's plan focuses on mechanisation of agriculture and automation of factories.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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