Iran says it shot down US spy drone
Latest incident comes at a time of growing antagonism in Persian Gulf. The Revolutionary Guard Corps said it shot down a US “spy drone” which violated Iranian airspace…
Blaming Russia for MH17 is politically motivated, says Mahathir
A international tribunal accused four men of downing the airliner this week. Blaming Russia for the shooting down of flight MH17 has always been the “script” of an…
Xi vows active role in NK security, Korean Peninsula issues
Xi is currently in Pyongyang for a state visit. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday began a two-day state visit to North Korea, fanning speculation about changes in the…
China’s Xi Jinping starts North Korea visit
Economy and nuclear weapons will be top issues. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for his state visit to North Korea on Thursday (June 20), Chinese state media…
OPINION: Electoral dangers
Israel, India and United States have all become dangerous democracies. In 2019, at least three nations justifiably praised for their strong democratic records have also become…
Four accused of downing Malaysian airliner
Russians, Ukrainian to face murder charges over downing of Flight MH17. Three Russians and a Ukrainian will face murder charges for the deaths of 298 people aboard Malaysia…
Huawei CEO holds dialogue with US tech experts
The company has come under pressure after the US singled the company out for possible espionage for Beijing. Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei had a discussion with two…
Will Xi’s Pyongyang visit create momentum for stalled nuclear talks?
Experts suggest China could use nuclear issue as leverage to resolve trade war with US. With Chinese President Xi Jinping set to visit North Korea this week, all eyes are on…
Refugees repatriation discussed with Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and UN
The meeting took place in Pakistan. The Quadripartite Steering Committee or Q-4 — which consists of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United Nations Higher Commission for…
Include Rohingya in talks on repatriation: rights groups
Asean urged to use its influence on Myanmar to seek accountability for atrocities and ensure their safe return. Human rights organisations are calling on Asean to pressure Myanmar…