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East China Sea: Japan bolsters military near dispute Senkaku islands

East China Sea: Japan bolsters military near disputed Senkaku islands

Japan says there were more than 500 incursions into its airspace between April and December last year.

Feb 1, 2016

By Jacob J

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

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

Suu Kyi will be "above the president" and have direct control of the government.

Feb 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Beijing says US destroyer sailing near Triton island in South China Sea 'expelled swiftly'

Pentagon says no Chinese ships were in the vicinity as USS Curtis Wilbur sailed near Triton Island in the Paracels.

Jan 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Taiwanese citizen becomes first resident in Taiping island

South China Sea Dispute: Taiwanese citizen registered as first civilian resident in Taiping

Two more staff at the medical facility in Taiping may switch residency to Taiping.

Jan 31, 2016

By Jacob J

$4 billion stolen from Malaysian state fund, say Swiss investigators

A portion of the cash was transferred into Swiss accounts held by former Malaysian officials.

Jan 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Japan deploys Aegis destroyers to take down North Korean test missiles

The US and South Korean military are also bracing for the missile launch.

Jan 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Overwhelmed by migrant flows, Sweden to expel 80,000 asylum seekers

A teenaged asylum seeker stabbed to death a 22-year-old woman camp worker in Sweden this week.

Jan 28, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korea preparing for long range missile launch

'North Korea planning long-range missile launch this week'

Spy satellite images of North's secretive Sohae Satellite Launching Station at Tongchang-ri indicate increased activity at the site.

Jan 28, 2016

By Jacob J

John Kerry in China, says need solution in South China Sea

China tells John Kerry it has right to defend South China Sea sovereignty

John Kerry urges Beijing to adopt tougher line North Korea.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Vietnam Communist Party leader re-elected; PM Dung replaced

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was also elected to the politburo and he is expected to become the prime minister.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Pope Francis meets Iran president Hassan Rohani

Iranian President Rohani asks Pope Francis to pray for him

Rohani is the first Iranian president to visit the Pope since 1999.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Japan's emperor Akihito visits Philippines

Japanese emperor in Philippines; Speaks about lives lost in World War II

Akihito is the first Japanese emperor to visit the Philippines.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Taiwan president to visit disputed island

Taiwanese President to visit disputed island in South China Sea

Smaller powers in the region such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei see China as the biggest threat.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

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

'Saudis funnelled funds to Najib to stem Brotherhood influence in Malaysia'

People at the very top of Saudi hierarchy had approved the money transfer.

Jan 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Tight security marks India's 67th Republic Day parade

French President Francois Hollande is the chief guest at this year's Republic Day parade.

Jan 26, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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