El Salvador ups pressure on Taiwan relations
Prosecutors in El Salvador to investigate the alleged graft of some $10 million in funds donated by Taiwan. El Salvador announced it would sever ties with Taiwan and switch its…
Former Malaysian Prime Minister arrested, to be charged
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been arrested in connection with the deposit of RM2.6bil of 1MDB funds into his personal account. In a statement, the Malaysian…
US suspension of aid not a ‘life or death situation’ for Pakistan, says navy chief
Pakistan’s navy chief said though the decision by US to suspend security assistance to Pakistan was not a favourable one, it was not a life or death situation. Pakistan…
Suu Kyi pleased with Myanmar’s progress
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi says the situation in Rakhine State could have been handled better. Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi said she would describe…
North Korea marks 70th birthday with grand parade
No ICBMs are spotted nor does Kim give a speech during the festivities. North Korea on Sunday celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding with a massive military parade in…
Singapore, Malaysia to defer high speed rail project
Singapore, Malaysia to ink agreement today to defer a high-speed rail project. Singapore and Malaysia are set to sign an agreement to defer the high-speed rail (HSR) project on…
Hun Sen has freed more than 17 political prisoners in two weeks. Why?
This isn’t the first time the Prime Minister has used the tools of arrest and release in tandem to quell pressures from home and abroad. Activists and human rights…
Recommended by Delhi’s refusal of foreign aid in flood crisis sparks debate
Flood-struck Kerala politicians say national pride should not be at expense of rehabilitation funds. Debate on whether India should accept foreign aid in times of crisis has raged…
President Moon Jae-in’s mediator role again in spotlight
South Korea President Moon Jae-in’s role as a mediator between North Korea and the US is once again gaining attention as recent developments cast doubt over the denuclearization…
US Senator John McCain: Obituary from Vietnam
US Senator McCain – who helped lay a foundation for Vietnam-US relations – passes away. Senator John McCain, who helped lay the foundation for a cooperative…