July 25, 2019 2:38 PMKABUL (AFP) – At least seven people were killed and 21 wounded by three blasts that rocked the Afghan capital on Thursday (July 25) ahead of the election season. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-25 09:00:26 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8619

July 25, 2019 2:10 PMKUALA LUMPUR – The ongoing corruption trial of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was abruptly halted for over two hours on Thursday (July 25) because of a bomb threat at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-25 09:00:24 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8618

July 24, 2019 9:31 PMNEW DELHI (AFP) – A controversial Bill giving India’s government sweeping powers to designate individuals as terrorists passed a major hurdle in parliament Wednesday (July 24), as opponents warned the legislation was too broad and open to abuse. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-24 15:00:27 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 […]Continue reading

July 24, 2019 9:30 PMBEIJING – China’s latest defence white paper places greater emphasis on the role its military plays in homeland defence and internal stability at a time of increased competition with the US, said experts. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-24 15:00:24 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8601

July 24, 2019 9:03 PMKUALA LANGAT (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysian police are looking for several armed suspects following a robbery, with CCTV footage of the incident going viral on social media. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-24 15:00:21 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8600

July 24, 2019 6:43 PMTOKYO – Marathon preparations for next year’s Olympic Games have entered the final lap, as Tokyo on Wednesday (July 24) kicked off a year-long countdown to the marquee sporting event. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-24 12:05:30 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8599

July 24, 2019 6:15 PMCANBERRA (BLOOMBERG) – Tensions over Hong Kong’s future have emerged at an Australian university, with footage on Wednesday (July 24) showing a fraught confrontation between supporters of China’s government and protesters opposed to the Asian financial hub’s proposed extradition Bill. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-24 12:05:28 Category: Asia […]Continue reading

July 24, 2019 6:14 PMIn its editorial, the paper says the United Kingdom and the United States’ association with the escalation of the situation in Hong Kong betrays their duplicity. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-24 12:05:25 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8597

July 24, 2019 2:09 PMNEW YORK (REUTERS) – A Chinese company, its owner and three managers have been indicted on charges they conspired to evade US sanctions intended to stop North Korean companies from helping Pyongyang develop nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, the US Department of Justice said on Tuesday (July 23). Go to Source […]Continue reading

July 24, 2019 1:19 PMYANGON (REUTERS) – Myanmar has made “minimal” preparations for the return of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees sheltering in neighbouring Bangladesh, according to an Australian think-tank, despite the country saying it is ready to start repatriation. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-24 09:00:16 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 […]Continue reading