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Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak

Former Malaysian PM sues three top officials involved in 1MDB corruption probe

Najib Razak has filed lawsuits against top investigators probing a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, as he looks to clamp down on public criticism over his alleged role in the case.

Jul 6, 2018

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to visit China after suspending projects worth $20 billion

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday the "unfairness" of contracts for Beijing-backed projects would be a key issue he would raise during a visit to China next month.

Jul 6, 2018

Who was Shoko Asahara? Japan executes doomsday cult leader of Aum Shinrikyo

The members of the Japanese cult group Aum Shinrikyo were responsible for carrying out the infamous sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995.

Jul 6, 2018

President Donald Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from TPP trade deal

US-China trade war begins with tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products

Tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect. Beijing promises it will retaliate, but doesn't say how.

Jul 6, 2018

Thailand cave rescue: Former Thai Navy diver dies due to lack of oxygen

A Thai rescuer has died after falling unconscious during part of an operation to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped inside a cave complex in northern Thailand.

Jul 6, 2018

Trade war could hurt these economies far more than US, China

While the trade war with China is a worrisome move for investors globally, Trump's tariffs on goods from the European Union, India, Canada and Mexico are also likely to severely affect global trade.

Jul 5, 2018

Oil prices drop as Trump asks OPEC to stabilise market

A key driver of the rise in prices has been the OPEC-Russia deal to cut oil output, compounded by collapsing Venezuelan production and the U.S. decision to end the Iran deal, National Australia Bank (NAB) said in its July outlook.

Jul 5, 2018

Honor 10 launched with 8GB RAM: Special treat for 4GB, 6GB RAM variants await

Honor has launched a new variant called Honor 10 GT that levels with OnePlus 6 and Asus Zenfone 5Z by packing 8GB RAM.

Jul 4, 2018

Centre hikes new season common rice purchase price

India is set to announce a hefty increase in the minimum price it promises to pay for key crops later on Wednesday, sources said, as the government looks to woo the country's 260 million farmers ahead of elections due early next year.

Jul 4, 2018

Pompeo heads to North Korea as Pyongyang continues its nuclear programme

Pompeo likely to hold talks about Pyongyang's plans for denuclearisation promised at Singapore summit, despite mounting doubts about Pyongyang's willingness to abandon it's weapons program.

Jul 3, 2018

America's Indo-Pacific strategy will hurt India, warns China

Trying to maintain military balance with China will be detrimental for the Indian economy, says the editorial in Global Times, a hardline Chinese state media outlet, warning that following the US strategy "blindly" will spell trouble for India's relations with neighbouring countries.

Jul 3, 2018

Protestors at anti-Trump protest in Los Angeles

Global Economy: Asian factories lose momentum even before Trump's tariffs kick in

Asian exporters lost momentum last month even before tariffs on U.S. and Chinese goods kick in this week, pressuring regional factory activity in a worrying sign the Trump administration's "America First" protectionist policies could derail global growth.

Jul 2, 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in to embark on Asian tour, hold bilateral summit with PM Modi

The summit was confirmed by the South Korean presidential office on Monday as it said: "President Moon and Prime Minister Modi are expected to discuss ways to strengthen the countries' special strategic partnership and to further expand their future-oriented cooperation."

Jul 2, 2018

Fireball as seen on American Meteor Society site

NASA is on the hunt for strange meteorites that crashed into the Pacific Ocean

In March this year, a few meteors fell into the Pacific Ocean. They must be incredibly tough because they did not burn up in the atmosphere.

Jul 2, 2018

FDI inflow growth rate plummets to 5-year low in FY18

The incumbent government had managed to initially multiply the FDI inflow growth rate to 27 per cent in 2014-15 and 29 per cent in the following year, but it nosed dived to just 8.67 per cent in 2016-17

Jul 2, 2018

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Search Results for: Asia Pacific

Former Malaysian PM sues three top officials involved in 1MDB corruption probe

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to visit China after suspending projects worth $20 billion

Who was Shoko Asahara? Japan executes doomsday cult leader of Aum Shinrikyo

US-China trade war begins with tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products

Thailand cave rescue: Former Thai Navy diver dies due to lack of oxygen

Trade war could hurt these economies far more than US, China

Oil prices drop as Trump asks OPEC to stabilise market

Honor 10 launched with 8GB RAM: Special treat for 4GB, 6GB RAM variants await

Centre hikes new season common rice purchase price

Pompeo heads to North Korea as Pyongyang continues its nuclear programme

America's Indo-Pacific strategy will hurt India, warns China

Global Economy: Asian factories lose momentum even before Trump's tariffs kick in

South Korean President Moon Jae-in to embark on Asian tour, hold bilateral summit with PM Modi

NASA is on the hunt for strange meteorites that crashed into the Pacific Ocean

FDI inflow growth rate plummets to 5-year low in FY18

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]