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Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda elected as the new prime minister

Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda will be taking oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office later in the evening on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe appoints Inada as defence minister, retains finance and foreign ministers

Abe also appointed a new LDP executive line-up. Toshihiro Nikai was appointed as LDP secretary general.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Philippines: Police kill six in anti-drug operation

The police have seized at least 17 firearms and rifle grenades from Rolando Espinosa's house in the central town of Albuera.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: 22 missing after bridge collapses on Mumbai-Goa highway

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says bridge appeared to have collapsed due to torrential monsoon rains and floods.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Three volcanoes erupt, several flights disrupted

Sultan Babullah airport in Ternate remained shut down on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

North Korea ballistic missile lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the launch as a "grave threat" to the island country.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

Analysts say these new rules might create fresh conflicts if China tries to stop the American military ships from entering its territorial waters.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A Colombian anti-narcotics policeman stands guard after burning a cocaine lab in a rural area of Calamar in Guaviare state, Colombia.

A Colombian anti-narcotics policeman stands guard after burning a cocaine lab, which police said belongs to criminal gangs, in a rural area of Calamar in Guaviare state, Colombia.

Aug 3, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Nepal's Maoist chief Prachanda set to become prime minister

The election, due in parliament on Wednesday, became necessary after KP Oli resigned last month

Aug 3, 2016

By Reuters

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

China's overseas strategies deeply concerning, says Japan

Japan says the aggressive actions by China could cause "unintended consequences".

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines: I am ready for 'marathon' talks with communists, says President Duterte

Philippines: I am ready for 'marathon' talks with communists, says Duterte

I dare them. This is my challenge to them: let us not only talk, let's have a marathon, said Duterte.

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

The reshuffle comes as Abe tries to boost up economic growth and handle multiple challenges.

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

PM Lee visits US, likely to attend official meeting with Obama and other leaders

Singapore, US sign deal to promote tech partnerships

The agreement further establishes strong bilateral economic relationship between the two countries.

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Pakistan arrests at least 12 staff of national airline in heroin case

Pakistan has arrested the staff of its national carrier following the discovery of heroin in the toilet of an Dubai bound aircraft.

Aug 2, 2016

By Reuters

Typhoon Nida: More than 120 flights to and from Hong Kong cancelled

Typhoon Nida: China issues yellow alert, at least 124 flights cancelled

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair announced that all departures and arrivals to Hong Kong International Airport would be suspended.

Aug 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda elected as the new prime minister

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe appoints Inada as defence minister, retains finance and foreign ministers

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Indonesia: Three volcanoes erupt, several flights disrupted

North Korea ballistic missile lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

A Colombian anti-narcotics policeman stands guard after burning a cocaine lab, which police said belongs to criminal gangs, in a rural area of Calamar in Guaviare state, Colombia.

Nepal's Maoist chief Prachanda set to become prime minister

China's overseas strategies deeply concerning, says Japan

Philippines: I am ready for 'marathon' talks with communists, says Duterte

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

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Pakistan arrests at least 12 staff of national airline in heroin case

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