"The abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement has been suspended upon the President’s instruction," Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin said on Twitter. The official notice of the suspension, which ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte’s ‘Draconian’ Anti-Terror Bill Alarms Activists in Philippines
Duterte, who has drawn international criticism for his bloody war on drugs and his human rights record, is trying to expedite the passage of a law that expands the definition of terrorism and bolsters ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to reopen WTO complaint against Japan
South Korea is to reopen a complaint at the World Trade Organization, following Japan's refusal to lift trade restrictions. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to resume WTO complaint over Japan’s export curbs after talks stall
South Korea said on Tuesday it would recommence proceedings against Japan at the World Trade Organization over export controls on some high-tech materials, adding that talks to resolve the dispute had ... ( read original story ...)
Forget Russia, Pakistan’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons Are A Real Threat
Of all the countries in the world, just nine are believed to have developed nuclear weapons. One member of this exclusive club is Pakistan, a country that occupies a unique strategic position on the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Cancels Hajj Pilgrimage, Citing Risks Of Travel During Pandemic
"Our religion teaches us that saving lives is an obligation. That is the consideration in this policy," Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi says. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia pulls out of annual Mecca pilgrimage over virus fears
Indonesia is pulling out of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca over coronavirus fears, the religious affairs ministry said Tuesday, removing the largest contingent of worshippers. More than 220,00 ... ( read original story ...)
Swarms of Millions of Locusts Devastate Crops in India Amid Economic Crisis Due to Pandemic
Millions of locust that stretch up to 4 miles long crossed into the Western state of Rajasthan from Pakistan at the beginning of May. ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi Gets Trump Invite to Attend G7 Summit: Ministry
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi got an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the next Group of Seven summit, India's Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday. Over a telephone ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. rebukes China for border ‘aggression’ with India
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a senior congressional leader have reprimanded China for bullying behaviour towards India during a military standoff on their disputed border. ( read original story ...)