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Antonio Guterres calls for changes at UN as he takes office

'He's looking for a big shake-up, reshuffle ... He's looking to create ... a different feeling'

Dec 13, 2016

Trump vs Clinton: A hilarious roll call of the US Presidential election campaign (PHOTOS)

One-China ruckus: 'Trump hostility will result in China helping US enemies militarily'

A Global Times commentary says China will make sure it has the final say over the Taiwan Strait.

Dec 12, 2016

Honda invests in SE Asian ride hailing service Grab in latest funding round

Grab, which has over 24 million app downloads, is facing rough competition in Indonesia from local player Go-Jek.

Dec 12, 2016

Singapore-Malaysia high speed rail: China ahead in race for contract as Japan pushes hard

The role of Singapore in the high speed rail link project will also weigh in when the bidders are assessed.

Dec 12, 2016

160 killed in Nigeria church collapse; mortuaries overflowing, toll to go up

Local police say the death toll figures could be inaccurate.

Dec 12, 2016

Bill English elected New Zealand prime minister; focus now cabinet reshuffle

English choses Steven Joyce, the minister for economic development, as the new finance minister.

Dec 12, 2016

US accuses Russia of cyber attacks, pledges retaliatory steps

CIA tells US lawmakers Russia's goal was to get Donald Trump elected

The latest intelligence assessment is soul crushing", Clinton camp says.

Dec 10, 2016

Obama scraps meeting with Philippine President Duterte after insult

Obama orders probe into election cyber attacks, fears Russia will go unpunished under Trump

Obama orders the probe into the 'malicious cyber activities' to be completed before he leaves office.

Dec 10, 2016

Vietnam angers China by starting dredging work in Ladd Reef on Spratlys

Vietnam has built a lighthouse and military camp on the reef, which is claimed both by China and Taiwan.

Dec 9, 2016

Taiwan President Tsai apologises to indigenous people, promises to look after their interest

On collision path with China, Taiwan leader reasserts claims in South China Sea

Tsai says freedom of navigation and flights in the region should be protected.

Dec 9, 2016

Will oil price stay higher after Opec-Russia output reduction?

North America to bear larger share of Saudi crude supply cut; focus on shale gas

A rise in prices will encourage US shale oil producers to ramp up production, which in turn will drive crude prices lower.

Dec 9, 2016

Malaysian Sultans start conclave to elect next King

Najib snubs Mahathir again by cancelling invitation to new king's inauguration

Mahathir told he will not be provided with any seat at the inauguration of new king Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan.

Dec 8, 2016

Major earthquake hits China's Xinjiang, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzsthan

Shallow 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits China's Xinjiang province

The tremor struck 51 km south of the city of Shihezi, at a depth of 55 km.

Dec 8, 2016

Taiwan November exports rise 12% amid sombre regional outlook

Strong semiconductor demand and improving prices of basic metal, crude oil and related products boosted exports last month.

Dec 8, 2016

Malaysia rally against Rohingya 'genocide' worsens frictions with Myanmar

Rohingya crisis: Myanmar blocks migrant workers from seeking jobs in Malaysia

Rohingya refugees in in Malaysia calls on government to help them find work and access education.

Dec 8, 2016

Aceh earthquake: 100 dead, scores missing; medical facilities stretched as injured pile up

Indonesian disaster management agency warns that the number of casualties in Aceh quake is feared to rise.

Dec 7, 2016

China asks US to block Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen's entry

Allowing Tsai transit in US will send wrong signals to Taiwan independence forces, says Beijing.

Dec 7, 2016

Thais celebrate late King Bhumibol's birthday by mass gathering

Thailand investigates BBC under lese majeste after article 'insults' new king

Police and military teams visit BBC Thailand office, which had been closed.

Dec 7, 2016

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Mahathir says corrupt Najib Razak is destroying Malaysia and pushing racist agenda

Mahathir warns Najib is dividing the country on racial and religious lines for winning elections.

Dec 7, 2016

Show your face: Germany's Angela Merkel endorses burqa ban

'In communication between people, which is of course essential to our living together, we have to show our faces'

Dec 7, 2016

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