Politics News

Germany's new anti-migration party makes remarkable headway in state elections

More than 1.1 million refugees, mostly Syrians, have arrived in Europe's biggest economy last year alone, forcing many Merkel supporters to think differently.

Mar 14, 2016

By Boby Michael

Bukit Batok by-election 'to be held in May' as David Ong resigns over affair

Ong resigned on Friday after details of his extra marital affair with a fellow PAP member emerged in public.

Mar 13, 2016

By Jacob J

David Ong resigns as Bukit Batok MP and quits People's Action Party

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says a by-election will be held in due course.

Mar 12, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Tan Cheng Bock torun in 2017 presidential election

Tan Cheng Bock confirms he will contest in 2017 presidential election

Tan had narrowly lost the last presidential election in 2011.

Mar 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Bad weather and conflicts leave 34 countries starving – United Nations

The four regions most in need of humanitarian support are East Africa, Southern Africa, the Pacific Islands and Central America.

Mar 10, 2016

By Boby Michael

Myanmar house meets as Suu Kyi's NLD set to elect new president

Myanmar: Suu Kyi names Htin Kyaw as NLD candidate in historic presidential poll

Suu Kyi's failure to reach a compromise with the junta on presidential candidate puts Myanmar on tenterhooks as election process starts.

Mar 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Sanders hands Hillary Clinton shocking defeat in Michigan primary

Sanders says his political revolution is 'strong in every part of the country'.

Mar 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Us presidential election

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Crucial victory for Grace Poe as Philippines supreme court overturns disqualification

While the Poe campaign lauded the ruling, opponents criticised the verdict saying they were shocked.

Mar 9, 2016

By Jacob J

China says US-South Korea actions and DPRK reaction will unstable the Peninsula

The United States and the South Korea have kicked off their annual exercises on Monday and the North Korea has issued a warning of "all-out offensive".

Mar 8, 2016

By Boby Michael

China warns Taiwan's new government against "independence activities"

Our policy toward Taiwan will not change along with the change in Taiwan's political situation, Xi said.

Mar 7, 2016

By Boby Michael

Defiant Najib orchestrates expulsion of Muhyiddin and Mukhriz from Unmo

Najib Razak says his government has the mandate and it will focus on the country's development.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Pyongyang threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike as US, South Korea hold joint drill

The North interprets the US-South Korea joint drill as a rehearsal for the invasion of the communist country.

Mar 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Brazil's former president Lula arrested in corruption probe

New 'evidence' in the corruption probe against Lula brings the ongoing Petrobras investigation closer to President Roussef

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Mahathir vs Najib: Barisan Nasional leaders close ranks behind embattled prime minister

The signing of the citizens' declaration is a charade says Communications Minister Salleh.

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korean arms procurer faces probe on $35mn deal: Yonhap

The suspected deal was for a surveillance system that helps integrate existing radar and thermal imaging devices.

Mar 4, 2016

By Boby Michael

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