Abe wins 3rd term as president of ruling LDP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was reelected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for a third consecutive term on Thursday.
A land with no smiles
The Thai middle class’ Faustian bargain with the military is hampering true democracy in the country.
New airport construction adds to China’s influence in the Maldives
Maldives airport opened a new runway constructed by China this week, a sign of Beijing's growing influence on the island nation.
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif released from jail
Nawaz Sharif and his family were released from Adiala jail on Wednesday after the Islamabad High Court suspended their respective prison sentences in the Avenfield corruption case earlier in the day.
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.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister arrested, to be charged
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been arrested in connection with the deposit of RM2.
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.
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.
North Korea marks 70th birthday with grand parade
No ICBMs are spotted nor does Kim give a speech during the festivities.