Putin cruises to landslide election win
March 19, 2018 | 09:35
Vladimir Putin, who has ruled Russia for almost two decades, recorded his best ever election performance with more than 76 per cent of the vote, but the opposition cried foul.
North Korea's Kim 'taking stock' of Trump meet: South Korean official
March 19, 2018 | 09:23
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "taking stock" of US President Donald Trump's surprise decision to accept his invitation for talks on denuclearising the Korean peninsula, South Korea's foreign minister said in an interview that aired on Sunday (Mar 18).
Putin eyes fourth term in polls as opposition cries foul
March 19, 2018 | 09:04
Vladimir Putin is running against seven other candidates, but his main challenger Alexei Navalny has been barred for legal reasons and the outcome is in little doubt.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets Lao counterpart, former US Ambassador on ASEAN-Australia Summit margin
March 18, 2018 | 20:21
Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith have agreed to direct ministries, agencies and localities to effectively carry out the two countries’ Joint Cooperation Plan for 2018, focusing on transportation connectivity.
PM Phuc warns of potential maritime risks at ASEAN-Australia Summit
March 18, 2018 | 20:13
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc warned of undercurrents and potential maritime risks that could threaten stability in the region.
ASEAN, Australia issue Joint Statement
March 18, 2018 | 20:06
ASEAN and Australia have issued a Joitn Statement following a Special Summit in Sydney on March 18.
British PM May rallies party with warning to Russia
March 18, 2018 | 13:01
British Prime Minister Theresa May took aim at Russia at a major speech to her Conservative Party on Saturday (Mar 17), cutting a stronger figure as internal Brexit divisions took a back seat.
Russia expels 23 British diplomats in spy poisoning row
March 18, 2018 | 12:55
Russia said on Saturday (Mar 17) it would expel 23 British diplomats and close a British consulate following London's "provocative" measures over the poisoning of a double agent that has triggered a fierce diplomatic row.
Hello Kitty to make bullet train debut in Japan
March 18, 2018 | 12:35
Hello Kitty has already found its way onto bus and aircraft services -Â and is now set to make its debut on Japan's iconic bullet train.
Facebook suspends Trump campaign data firm Cambridge Analytica
March 18, 2018 | 12:23
Facebook says it has suspended the account of Cambridge Analytica, the data analysis firm hired by Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, amid reports it harvested the profile information of millions of US voters without their permission.
Viet Nam to hold State funeral for former PM Phan Van Khai
March 18, 2018 | 09:00
Viet Nam has decided to hold State funeral for former Politburo member and former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai who passed away in Ho Chi Minh City on March 17 at the age of 85 .
Hosting Merkel, Macron gets chance to push EU business
March 17, 2018 | 09:30
Having finally secured her fourth term as Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel heads to France on Friday (Mar 16) for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, who is eager to push ahead with EU overhauls.
Australia warns Southeast Asia of high-tech terror threat
March 17, 2018 | 09:26
Australia on Saturday warned the use of encrypted messaging apps to plan terrorist attacks was the greatest threat faced by intelligence agencies in modern times and urged a "united and cohesive" response.
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