Politics News

Pakistan arrests at least 12 staff of national airline in heroin case

Pakistan has arrested the staff of its national carrier following the discovery of heroin in the toilet of an Dubai bound aircraft.

Aug 2, 2016

By Reuters

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines has suspended activities of seven domestic mines as they failed to adhere to the environmental regulations.

Aug 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Amnesty International warns the new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Amnesty International says new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Under such act, the council can declare a state of emergency in areas which are considered to be under security threat.

Aug 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee celebrates National Day with Singaporeans in Washington

The National Day festivities at the Singapore Embassy were moved earlier to coincide with Lee's official visit.

Aug 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

PM Lee will be greeted by a formal arrival ceremony at the White House

Jul 30, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Myanmar government launches thin economic policy

Myanmar government launches ineffective economic policy

Myanmar's government released a long-awaited economic policy on Friday

Jul 30, 2016

By Reuters

Japan PM Abe to reshuffle cabinet on August 3, says Suga

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the government would make extreme efforts to beat deflation and revive the economy of Japan.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

China, Russia to hold joint military drills in South China Sea

China's Defense Ministry say the drills were aimed at strengthening their cooperation and were not aimed at any other country.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia cabinet reshuffle: President Joko Widodo includes ex-general, popular World Bank leader in cabinet

Indonesia cabinet reshuffle: Widodo brings in ex-general and reformist World Bank economist

The appointment of controversial ex-general Wiranto raises eyebrows.

Jul 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US Navy to continue navigation operations in South China Sea despite Beijing's objections

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had a "constructive meeting" with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Regional Forum.

Jul 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

After winning Democrats' White House nomination, Hillary Clinton is praised by Bill Clinton

Hillary Clinton is the first woman to win presidential nomination for a major US political party.

Jul 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia decides to stop sending new live-in maids abroad from next year

Indonesia President Joko Widodo to appoint a new cabinet, energy minister to be replaced

Analysts say Jokowi seeks to build up support from other parties which were interested to join the association.

Jul 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hillary Clinton is truly qualified to be US president: First Lady Michelle Obama

Hillary Clinton never buckles under pressure, said Michelle Obama

Jul 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Us presidential election

China calls for tension over South China Sea to be toned down

China calls for resolving tensions over South China Sea

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) members supports China's views to resolve the conflicts bilaterally.

Jul 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Police charge eight-year-olds with obstruction in the referendum process

Thai police charge eight-year-old girls with obstruction in the referendum process

The girls were charged of destroying public property by tearing down the lists which were posted outside a school.

Jul 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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