Straits Times Asian News

TAIPEI – Three presidential candidates, one muddled middle ground.

A South Korean daily has identified the man as Mr Travis King, a US army soldier.

Floods and landslides are common in Assam due to seasonal monsoon showers.

Duterte is being probed for a brutal drug war that saw thousands killed by mystery gunmen who were never caught.

India is concerned about China’s increasing influence in Sri Lanka.

Move Forward has plans to tackle business monopolies and remove generals from politics.

There have been growing calls for South Korea to have its own nuclear weapons, which Washington opposes.

Asean appears divided on how to deal with Myanmar, but the group's five-point peace plan remains sacrosanct.

PM Anwar's PH alliance opposed Sedition Act when it was in opposition.

Move Forward's coalition partner Pheu Thai said Srettha Thavisin will be its main pick if Pita opts out.

Nasams has had a 100 per cent success rate in intercepting Russian missiles.

Pollution and strong-arm land grabs are putting a lifeline for the megacity’s 14 million residents at risk.

Police have opened a missing persons inquiry after receiving a report on the family’s disappearance.

Mr Yoon said South Korea should have a digital system to simulate and monitor precipitation forecasts.

The storm is expected to further weaken and dissipate.

The MIF is patterned after the sovereign wealth funds of countries like Norway and Singapore.

Mr Kerry told China’s top diplomat Wang Yi that talks could provide a fresh start for the two countries.

China’s retail sales in June grew 3.1 per cent, slowing sharply from a 12.7 per cent spike in May.

The new policy will take effect on July 22 and lasts for five years.

A new nuclear consultative group between Seoul and Washington will be an effective deterrence against North Korea.