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I'm honoured to be Hillary Clinton's running mate: Tim Kaine

Hillary Clinton named US Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate on Friday.

Jul 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

PM Najib describes Dr Mahathir's call as 'unreasonable'

Malaysia: Opposition presses harder for Najib's scalp after US lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

The US Justice Department seized more than US$1 billion (S$1.35 billion) worth assets, including luxury real estate and a jet.

Jul 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to offer trips to the South China Sea

South China Sea: China to promote tourism in disputed waters, to buy 8 cruise liners

Eight Chinese ships would travel to the Crescent group of islands which are a part of the Paracels.

Jul 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted for democracy protests

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted over 2014 democracy protests

The court releases Joshua Wong on bail till the final verdict on August 15.

Jul 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South China Sea dispute: Philippines rejected China's offer of bilateral talks

South China Sea dispute: Philippines rejects China's offer of bilateral talks

Philippine says it wants some assurance from Beijing that its fishermen will have access to Scarborough Shoal.

Jul 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

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