Leading Taiwanese presidential candidate William Lai conveyed on Thursday he would quicken military transformation to create…
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Modi’s push for a single personal law in India sparks renewed debate and disquiet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seriously pursuing a highly prominent campaign pledge to rule all Indian…
Hong Kong slashes directly elected seats in local polls, critics say move is a blow to democracy
Lawmakers on Thursday clearly voted to overtake district-level elections by awfully lessening the number of directly…
US Treasury chief Yellen kicks off China visit with both sides locked in confrontation
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen came in Beijing on Thursday to start a four-day tour which…
Thai Parliament to vote for prime minister on July 13
Thailand’s Parliament will vote for a new prime minister on July 13, House Speaker Wan Muhamad…
Philippine Coast Guard says China harassed, obstructed resupply mission ships in Spratlys
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has enforced allegations on China of shadowing and agitating two ships…
Malaysia to hold six state elections on Aug 12, nomination day on July 29
Malaysia will be enforcing elections in six states on Aug 12, the Election Commission (EC) revealed…
Rain causes death to 15 in south-west China, as President Xi urges better defences
Heavy Rain caused death to 15 in south-west China. Rescue workers saving and taking away stranded…
Taiwan’s opposition presidential hopeful vows to maintain peace with China, shorten military service
A top contender to be Taiwan’s next ruler has promised to maintain the peace with China…
Singapore does not ban trade with Myanmar, but prevents sale of items that can hurt civilians: Vivian
Singapore has not enforced a general trade ban on Myanmar as it does not want to…
Green economy, security in focus as Indonesia, Australia leaders meet in Sydney
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said carefully made cooperation with Australia on electric vehicle batteries was a…
Railway Bridge partly collapses in China’s Chongqing as rain drenches the place
A railway bridge in Chongqing half fell in on Tuesday morning, the local authorities conveyed, due…