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Japan protests over China's radar unit near disputed waters, demands explanation

Japan fears the radar could be a sign of China's intensions to use gas exploration platforms as military stations in the conflicted zone.

Aug 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ten bomb explosions in south Thailand right before the referendum

Ten bomb explosions in south Thailand right before referendum, police on high alert

Almost 50 million Thais will cast their votes for a new constitution drafted by a committee led by the country's military junta.

Aug 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

China asks Singapore to respect Beijing's position on South China Sea ruling

The Chinese government urges Singapore to respect the general agreement that it has reached with Asean.

Aug 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea and China

Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea, China about warlike attitude

Tomomi Inada singled out North Korean provocations and Chinese use of "force" in territorial disputes in the review.

Aug 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China forms anti-terror alliance with Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Military leaders from the four nations discusses the challenges they are facing to battle the Islamist militants.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nepal: Prachanda takes over as Prime Minister, appoints minority leader as home minister

The former rebel commander has vowed to tackle the grievances of the Madhesi minority in Nepal.

Aug 5, 2016

By Reuters

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Philippines urges fishermen to avoid disputed waters after China warns of 'penalties'

Manila says ground reality is difficult though the tribunal's ruling is clear.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda elected as the new prime minister

Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda will be taking oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office later in the evening on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe appoints Inada as defence minister, retains finance and foreign ministers

Abe also appointed a new LDP executive line-up. Toshihiro Nikai was appointed as LDP secretary general.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

North Korea ballistic missile lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the launch as a "grave threat" to the island country.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

Analysts say these new rules might create fresh conflicts if China tries to stop the American military ships from entering its territorial waters.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nepal's Maoist chief Prachanda set to become prime minister

The election, due in parliament on Wednesday, became necessary after KP Oli resigned last month

Aug 3, 2016

By Reuters

Philippines: I am ready for 'marathon' talks with communists, says President Duterte

Philippines: I am ready for 'marathon' talks with communists, says Duterte

I dare them. This is my challenge to them: let us not only talk, let's have a marathon, said Duterte.

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

The reshuffle comes as Abe tries to boost up economic growth and handle multiple challenges.

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

PM Lee visits US, likely to attend official meeting with Obama and other leaders

Singapore, US sign deal to promote tech partnerships

The agreement further establishes strong bilateral economic relationship between the two countries.

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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