China’s denial of hit-and-run slammed: ‘Baloney’
SAN JOSE, Jun 16, 2019, Inquirer with reports from AFP and AP. The captain of…
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Thousands dressed in black gather at Victoria Park to march against extradition bill in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Jun 16, 2019, The Straits Times. Trains in Hong Kong on Sunday (June…
[Analytics] Meet Myanmar’s blue shirts
The moment Kay Khine Tun, 22, was arrested at her nursing job in Yangon Children’s…
77 linked to Sri Lanka’s Easter attacks in CID’s custody; 25 in TID
COLOMBO, Jun 15, 2019, Lankapuvath. Seventy-seven suspects arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks…
Philippine fishing boat was rammed by the Chinese vessel: Navy chief
MANILA, Jun 15, 2019, PhilStar. What made a Chinese vessel come into contact with a…
Modi, Imran exchange pleasantries at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek
BISHKEK, Jun 15, 2019, IANS. Amid the deep chill in bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra…
[Analytics] De-escalation in Hong Kong? This weekend may tell
Peaceful protests on the streets of Hong Kong turned violent this week, raising the question…
[Analytics] Southeast Asia: Hiding in plain sight
Ask many American, German or Canadian businesses or investors about “Asian business opportunities,” and they…
[Analytics] In Hong Kong protests, did police use excessive force or issue a proportional response?
With at least 80 people injured, both sides of city’s political divide levelled accusations over…
No justification for Malaysia to refuse Zakir Naik’s extradition to India
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 14, 2019, MalayMail. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claim that Malaysia has the…
Philippines fires off diplomatic protest over boat sinking
MANILA, Jun 14, 2019, PhilStar. The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over the sinking…
Vietnam’s PM welcomes Australian Foreign Minister
HANOI, Jun 13, 2019, VNA. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for visiting…