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Malaysian police question Mahathir for 'defaming' the king

Mahathir was questioned after he said the 'King is likely under house arrest."

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China reaffirms sovereignty in most of disputed waters

China kicks in US teeth to reaffirm sovereignty in most of disputed waters

China says at Shangri-La summit it won't stay indifferent to those 'creating chaos in the South China Sea'

Jun 6, 2016

By Reuters

Taiwan president to visit disputed island

China, Philippines clash over Taiping island ahead of Shangri-La Dialogue

Tensions in the South China Sea are set to dominate the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) starting Friday.

Jun 3, 2016

By Reuters

Land reclamation by China on mischief reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines.

Does Beijing Want Peace in the South China Sea?

For peace to prevail, China must show restraint with its territorial disputes in the Asia Pacific.

Jun 2, 2016

By KHANDERAO KAND

The 'Obama Doctrine': A masterly display of diplomacy

Now Vietnam can buy American military equipment, train with US forces and challenge Chinese claims in the South China Sea.

Jun 2, 2016

By Atul Singh

$4 billion stolen from Malaysian state fund

Malaysia names 3-member board of directors for 1MDB

Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has announced a new board of directors for 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

May 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Najib's support to Islamic penal code 'hudud' causes uproar in multi-ethnic Malaysia

The proposed law provides for punishments such as amputations and stoning.

May 29, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB Probe: Malaysia's central bank lodges police report against Wall Street Journal

1MDB Probe: Najib says police will probe central bank's complaint against WSJ

The Wall street Journal publishes confidential document from the central bank.

May 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

G-7 comments: Bemused China uses harsh language to criticise host Japan

Japan taking advantage of its G-7 summit host status to 'isolate China', says Xinhua.

May 27, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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

Malaysia mulls banning foreign political donations after Najeeb scandal

The proposed regulations is expected to be ready before the next general election.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan PM to meet Obama ahead of G7 Summit

Abe, Obama to discuss Okinawa crime ahead of G7 summit

The murder of a Japanese woman on Okinawa island had led to the arrest of a US civilian last week.

May 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Obama insists lifting Vietnam arms embargo is 'not based on China'

Obama has thrown away a key US leverage to improve human rights in Vietnam, HRW says.

May 23, 2016

By Reuters

PM Lee: Russia offers investment opportunities in the long term

Lee makes first trip to Russia in 40 years to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Sochi.

May 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Donald Trump to meet North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un

Donald Trump says EgyptAir crash is likely to be a terrorist attack

When will we get tough, smart and vigilant, Trump asks on Twitter.

May 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pro-independence party leader Tsai Ing-wen takes power in Taiwan

China is deeply distrustful of the DPP, whose charter includes a clause promoting a sovereign Republic of Taiwan.

May 20, 2016

By Reuters

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