Politics News

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff loses crucial impeachment vote

Roussef faces a Senate trial on charges of manipulating budget accounts.

Apr 18, 2016

By Jacob J

From Nagas and Mizos to people of Banni: The complex question of Indian nationalism

Few people notice the fact that nationalism and anti-nationalism do not have stable meanings

Apr 16, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB probe: Mysterious millions in Malaysian PM Najib's accounts spent on luxury goods, political payouts

1MDB funds a donation says Saudi minister in flip-flop 'to help' Najib

The latest revelation by the Saudi minister was scoffed at by opposition media in Malaysia.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jacob J

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

China lashes out at US-Philippines joint military exercises in South China Sea

A Xinhua article said neither muscle-flexing nor arbitrary intervention will shake China's resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and maritime right.

Apr 15, 2016

By Boby Michael

US MARINES DURING WAR GAMES IN TERNATE CAVITE, PHILIPPINES.

US to ramp-up military presence in Philippines, to hold 'regular' military exercises

The US move could aggravate the Chinese resistance against any other country claiming parts of the territory.

Apr 14, 2016

By Boby Michael

Chinese official media calls G-7 'mischief-maker' on its South China Sea comments

The G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in Hiroshima on Monday is yet another move by 'outsiders' to fuel militarization of the region, according to Xinhua.

Apr 13, 2016

By Boby Michael

US military has now more freedom on Indian territory

Currently, permissions have to be sought each time there is a US requirement.

Apr 12, 2016

By Boby Michael

Brazil: Roussoff faces impeachment after Congress panel votes against her

The lower house will next decide on putting the president to trial.

Apr 12, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Peru Presidential Election: Daughter of former Prez leads, to face run-off with veteran in June

As none has emerged with the necessary 50% vote share, there should be a run-off between the top two, which has now been slated to 5 June.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Ukraine to get new government by Tuesday: President Poroshenko

The Bloc of Petro Poroshenko faction had offered to nominate from the new coalition current speaker Volodymyr Groysman as teh new PM.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli denies charges under Official Secrets Act

The court heard that Rafizi committed the offence at the Parliament lobby on March 24.

Apr 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Panama papers: British PM David Cameron admits he benefited from father's offshore business

Cameron and Samantha sold the "bearer shares" in his father's trust for £30,000 in 2010.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Philippines elections: Data breach at Comelec exposes personal details of 55 min voters

A hacker group posted Comelec's entire database online following the March 27 defacement of the election commission website.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli to be charged under Malaysia Official Secrets Act

The parliament speaker made a significant ruling that police had acted within their rights in arresting Rafizi Ramli.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Najib scoffs at Mahathir allegations; says PAC report clears him in 1MDB funds scandal

Najib says Mahathir's allegations against him and 1Malaysia Development Berhad were motivated by personal interest.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

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