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  • DIPLOMACY
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    • POLITICS

Suu Kyi defends response to Rohingya crisis

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi defended the steps her government has made in handling the Rohingya crisis, amid global criticism on the issue.…

  • Published: August 22, 20185:58 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • DIPLOMACY
  • POLITICS

Lee calls for Malaysia – Singapore cooperation in address

Singapore and Malaysia can pursue win-win cooperation and focus on their respective domestic priorities if bilateral relations are kept stable and close, said Prime Minister Lee…

  • Published: August 20, 201810:19 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • POLITICS

Imran Khan: Creating the biggest political storm of the year

Imran Khan has created a political firestorm in Pakistan, with the country divided on how they view the leader. You could see him as the power-hungry man atop a…

  • Published: August 17, 20184:12 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • DIPLOMACY
  • POLITICS

What to watch for in Mahathir Mohamad’s first official Beijing visit

The prime minister has been notably outspoken in his criticism of China-backed infrastructure projects and Beijing’s involvement in the South China Sea. Malaysian Prime…

  • Published: August 16, 201811:58 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • DIPLOMACY
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    • POLITICS

Akihito marks final war-end anniversary

Japan marked the 73rd anniversary of the end of World War II on Wednesday. The ceremony held by the government at the Nippon Budokan hall in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, was the last of…

  • Published: August 16, 20189:34 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • POLITICS

One system to hire foreign workers in Malaysia

The government will create a single system to hire foreign workers without differentiating the source country, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “Bangladesh, Nepal or others; they…

  • Published: August 15, 20189:07 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • DIPLOMACY
  • POLITICS

Hamas, Israel agree on truce in Gaza

A Thursday truce between Hamas and Israel is aimed at halting the escalation of violence. The Islamic Hamas movement announced on Thursday that a truce with Israel on halting…

  • Published: August 13, 20187:05 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • HEADLINE
  • POLITICS

Najib Razak’s swift fall from grace

The former prime minister was served with new charges on Wednesday—adding three counts of money laundering to his growing list of alleged transgressions. Very few people…

  • Published: August 10, 201812:46 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • POLITICS

Stampede, tears as Tamil Nadu leader Karunanidhi is buried

The popular leader was buried on Wednesday amidst tears and tributes. Shops were shuttered and streets deserted across Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (Aug 8) as the funeral of Mr…

  • Published: August 9, 20184:40 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • ANALYSIS
  • POLITICS

Pakistan in turmoil as opposition accuse government of vote rigging

Opposition leaders protest against vote-rigging in Islamabad as political turmoil lay ahead. Pakistan’s opposition parties held a protest demonstration outside the Election…

  • Published: August 9, 20183:10 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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