Ever since 1950, the Korean peninsula has been locked it a state of war. for more than 60 years, the two Korea have been eyeing each other down. with both countries backed by powerful allies, peace looked impossible. However, president trump might change that.The historic meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jung Un is now center stage… Read more »
With china building more islands in the pacific, and possible peace talks between the US and North Korea, ASEAN has tried to band together. Muhammad the 5th of Kelantan, has stated his views on a growing China, and sees it as a threat to countries sovereignty all over the region. Even Vietnam, who less than 50 years ago fought the… Read more »
Singapore’s ‘Little Korea’ has big hopes for Kim-Trump meeting Some of the country’s estimated 30,000 Koreans see the upcoming summit as an historic event. by Scott Heidler 5 Jun 2018 MORE ON ASIA PACIFIC Sudan severs defence ties with North Koreatoday New app aims to help women report cases of harassmentyesterday Singapore: The logistical challenges of the Kim-Trump summityesterday Russia attempts… Read more »
Sudan severs defence ties with North Korea Khartoum says the decision is part of its commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and sanctions against Pyongyang. 4 hours ago The US has been stepping up pressure on Sudan to cut all ties with North Korea [Damir Sagolj/Reuters] MORE ON SUDAN Sudan’s Bashir is playing a dangerous game2 weeks ago Sudan summons Egypt ambassador… Read more »
Afghan president announces temporary ceasefire with Taliban Ashraf Ghani tells security forces to cease operations against the armed group until June 20. 5 hours ago Ghani said that fighting against other armed groups such as ISIL will continue [Omar Sobhani/Reuters] MORE ON ASIA Justice for 23 stabstoday One year since farmers killed by police in India’s Mandsaurtoday Afghan president announces temporary… Read more »
Japan urges caution on any North Korea agreement Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera says sanctions on Pyongyang should stay in place, citing previous violations. 2 Jun 2018 Onodera, pictured with US Vice President Mike Pence, said North Korea has a history of reneging on deals [Shizuo Kambayashi/AP] MORE ON JAPAN Japan: What my tattoo means to melast week Ryuichi Hirokawa: Witness from… Read more »
Malaysia: Ex-PM Najib’s wife questioned over 1MDB funds Rosmah Mansour is expected to give statement on investigations into transfer of $10.6m into Najib’s account. 8 hours ago Attention shifted to Rosmah Mansour after police found hundreds of luxury handbags, jewelry and cash during raids on apartments linked to the family [EPA] MORE ON ASIA PACIFIC Fighting insectageddon: Why bugs mattertoday Singapore… Read more »
Philippines: ISIL-linked Maute recruiting children in Marawi The Philippine military accuses the rebel group of playing on the emotions of displaced and orphaned children traumatised by the battle for the southern city of Marawi. by Jamela Alindogan 3 Jun 2018 MORE ON ASIA PACIFIC Malaysia: Ex-PM Najib’s wife questioned over 1MDB fundstoday Fighting insectageddon: Why bugs mattertoday Singapore abuzz with preparations… Read more »
US-North Korea officials hold talks ahead of potential summit Expectations of Kim-Trump face-to-face meeting grow as US officials are at the demilitarised zone for discussions. 28 May 2018 MORE ON NORTH KOREA Former North Korean spy chief heads to US for talkstoday US team in North Korea raises expectations of Trump-Kim summityesterday Thaw in Korean relations triggers price surge along DMZyesterday… Read more »
Years-long search for missing Malaysian airliner ends Malaysia Airlines MH370 vanished in March 2014 with 239 people on board – one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. 3 hours ago MORE ON MALAYSIA Malaysia police seize $28m cash in raids linked to ex-PM Najib4 days ago Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib questioned over 1MDB scandallast week Malaysia sets up new task force over 1MDB scandallast… Read more »