July 01, 2019 6:04 PMPHNOM PENH (REUTERS) – The US Defence Department has asked Cambodia to explain why it suddenly turned down an offer to repair a naval base, saying the decision had raised speculation of possible plans for hosting China’s military. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-01 12:02:19 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 […]Continue reading

July 01, 2019 5:04 PMCOLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s President said on Monday (July 1) he had rejected a telephone appeal by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to reconsider his push to reintroduce the death penalty after 43 years. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-01 12:02:16 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 7692

July 01, 2019 5:03 PMMUMBAI (REUTERS) – Heavy rains battered India’s financial capital Mumbai on Monday (July 1) causing disruption to the commuter train network, snarling traffic on water-logged streets and delaying flights from the country’s second-busiest airport. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-01 12:02:13 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 7691

July 01, 2019 4:54 PMBEIJING (REUTERS) – Britain no longer has any responsibility for Hong Kong and needs to stop “gesticulating” about its former colony, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday (July 1), after the British government reiterated its commitment to the joint declaration with China on Hong Kong. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post […]Continue reading

July 01, 2019 3:33 PMSRINAGAR, India (AFP) – At least 35 people were killed on Monday (July 1) when an overcrowded bus plunged into a gorge in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-01 09:00:34 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 7688

July 01, 2019 3:20 PMJAKARTA (THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Indonesia’s vice-presidential candidate Sandiaga Uno has congratulated President Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, and his running mate Ma’ruf Amin for winning the 2019 presidential election in a video uploaded through his Instagram account @sandiuno. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-01 09:00:31 […]Continue reading

July 01, 2019 1:33 PMKABUL (REUTERS) – A powerful blast hit Kabul’s diplomatic district during rush hour on Monday (July 1), sending a plume of black smoke over the Afghan capital, with tens of injured taken to hospital and ambulances ferrying still more, authorities said. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-01 09:00:27 Category: […]Continue reading

July 01, 2019 1:33 PMMANILA – Police believe Filipinos were behind an explosion last week which killed three soldiers and three civilians. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-01 09:00:24 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 7685