Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, threatens its economy
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 15, 2019, AP. Targeting Turkey’s economy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sanctions…
97 mayors fail to meet Duterte’s road clearing deadline
MANILA, Oct 15, 2019, Rappler. At least 97 mayors nationwide failed to comply with President…
Malaysia says details of Johor Baru-Singapore rail link to be decided within two weeks
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15, 2019, ST. A rail line linking Johor Baru and Singapore will…
[Analytics] Shenzhen takes on role as basic research centre amid US-China tech war
Often called China’s Silicon Valley, the city has been named as the location of the…
Russian president Vladimir Putin lands in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI, Oct 14, 2019, Gulf News. Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in Saudi Arabia…
Typhoon Hagibis death toll rises to 48 in Japan
TOKYO, Oct 14, 2019, Kyodo. The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rose to 48 on…
K-pop star Sulli found dead: police
SEONGNAM, Oct 14, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean singer-actress Sulli was found dead at a residence…
[Analytics] Xi, Modi chart course ahead for new era
China and India can create an even closer partnership in the new era, as the…
Vietnam blocks ‘Abominable’ film over depiction of Beijing’s nine-dash line in South China Sea
HANOI, Oct 14, 2019, Reuters. Vietnam has pulled the animated DreamWorks film Abominable from cinemas…
Cambodia’s PM leaves for Europe amidst everything-but-arms trade status review
PHNOM PENH, Oct 14, 2019, The Khmer Times. Prime Minister Hun Sen left for Europe…
Malaysian govt mulls banning vaping devices, e-cigarettes completely: Health minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14, 2019, Malay Mail. The government is studying the possibility of banning…
Floods hit Chiang Mai, Prachuap Khiri Khan in Thailand
BANGKOK, Oct 14, 2019, Bangkok Post. Hours of rainfall caused floods at the centres of…