Asean’s foreign ministers and their peers from China, Russia, the United States and other important partners…
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Indian court rejects Rahul Gandhi’s plea to suspend defamation conviction
NEW DELHI – A high court in western India denied an appeal by opposition leader Rahul…
Malaysia state polls: Young voters could give Anwar a wake-up call
The historic Undi18 constitutional amendment that made amendments in the rules and lowered Malaysia’s voting age…
China’s Xi urges greater innovation amid tech curbs from US
China’s President Xi Jinping, on a discovery tour of a large industrial province, renewed his call…
McDonald’s drops tomatoes from India offerings, recognizing quality concerns as prices surge
Restaurants of fast food chain McDonald’s have stopped adding tomatoes in their burgers and wraps in…
Taiwan presidential front runner vows to speed up defence reforms
Leading Taiwanese presidential candidate William Lai conveyed on Thursday he would quicken military transformation to create…
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…