Politics News

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

Myanmar military asserts political role as power transition is underway

Myanmar is undergoing a landmark transition from rule under military junta to elected democracy.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir sharpens knives for Najib as Umno plans to crush dissidents

Ruling United Malay National Organisation says it plans action against dissenters Muhyiddin Yassin and Mukhriz Mahathir.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Najib deals slap in face for Mahathir by naming Badawi as Petronas advisor

Earlier this week, Mahathir filed a lawsuit accusing Najib of corruption and abuse of power.

Mar 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama dances with tango pro at argentina state dinner

President Barack Obama's 'inviolable right' to tango

Stepping out of the sombre state dinner mood, Obama took tango steps with pro dancer dancer Mora Godoy.

Mar 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Mahathir Mohamad files lawsuit accusing Najib Razak of corruption, abuse of power

Mahathir says Najib misused his power by trying to smother investigations into both these scandals.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporeans observe first death anniversary of founding father Lee Kuan Yew

Lee's political acumen and market friendly approach transformed Singapore into a world class country and a regional business and financial hub.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

PAP fields lawyer Murali Pillai in Bukit Batok

Murali was a party candidate in the multi-seat Aljunied GRC in 2015 general elections.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Roxas questions Binay's plan to bring notes to the stage, saying Comelec rules specified no cheat sheets were allowed.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore's Finance Minister and deputy prime minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Bukit Batok PAP candidate: Tharman says 'We've got someone'

'Candidate will be someone who is known to the residents, who works very hard and is sincere at heart'

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama arrives in Cuba for historic visit

Obama arrives in Cuba for first visit by a US president in 88 years

The end of the cold war era animosities between the two countries was heralded in 2014 when diplomatic ties were re-established.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Bukit Batok by-election: SDP's Chee Soon Juan joins fray as hopes of alliance fade

SDP will "surpass" the current standards set in town council management under the PAP dispensation, Chee says.

Mar 20, 2016

By Jacob J

Penpix: Who are 9 New NMPs nominated to Singapore parliament?

An eight-member committee headed by Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob made the recommendation to the president.

Mar 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines: Grace Poe says will relax curbs on foreign investors in media, utilities

Philippines: Grace Poe says will relax curbs on foreign investment in media, utilities

'If our defence is strong then we will not be bullied as easily as we are being bullied now'

Mar 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama names centrist judge Merrick Garland for US Supreme Court

Republicans will block Obama's nominee as they say appointment to the highest court should be done only by the next president.

Mar 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Otto Warmbier: North Korea sentences US student to 15 years of hard labour

The particularly harsh sentence comes at a time of elevated tensions between North Korea and the US.

Mar 16, 2016

By Jacob J

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