Politics – Page 229 – Asia Times

US President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn of the White House on Friday May 25. Photo: AFP/ Mandel Ngan

Middle East, Russia, World

Trump’s darkest days – so far

by Elizabeth Drew September 27, 2018

Detained Australian filmmaker James Ricketson speaks to journalists from a prison vehicle on his arrival at Phnom Penh court during his trial on August 16, 2018. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Australia, Cambodia, China, European Union, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, South Korea, Thailand, World

Cambodia ‘pardons’ Australian filmmaker as ploy to legitimize Hun Sen

by Sawathey Ek September 27, 2018

The woman cleaning the fourth-story window. Photo: Facebook/Time News International

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Litrato ng babae na naglilinis ng mataas na bintana, nag-viral

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Johor Bahru in Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore

Mga sex syndicates na nag-aalok ng mga job offer gamit ang social media upang mambiktima ng babae

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2018February 18, 2020

abstract 3d illustration of cracked Iran flag and oil barrels. Image; iStock

Afghanistan, China, European Union, France, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, South Korea, World

India is key to success of Trump’s Iran sanctions

by Joseph Hammond September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Photo: Ji Chaoqun's Facebook page

US charges army reservist, alleging work with China’s spy agency

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2018February 18, 2020

The Supreme Court of India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

India, South Asia, World

India’s top court refuses to disqualify criminal politicians

by Saurav Datta September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je after winning the mayoral election in Taipei on November 29, 2014. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

Beijing, China, Shanghai, Taiwan

Taipei mayor leading polls despite ‘mole’ accusation

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Chinese flag against modern buildings Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, Hong Kong

Beijing boosts influence in state-owned enterprises

by Ben Kwok September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Time's running out for people selling fake goods like these counterfeit watches in Thailand. Photo: AFP/Saeed Khan

AT Finance, China, Thailand

Vendors selling pirated goods arrested on Samui, Ayutthaya

by Dusita Maneemuang September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

A Rohingya refugee boy carries water in the Kutupalong refugee camp, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh March 22, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

AT Finance, Bangladesh, Myanmar, South Asia

Bangladesh appeals for more Rohingya aid

by Bertil Lintner September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Middle East, Philippines

Kinasuhan ang isang employer matapos ‘di umanong pilitin uminom ng bleach ang isang Filipina

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The Supreme Court of India ruled by a majority of 4-1 that the controversial Aadhaar digital identification project is constitutionally valid. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

India, South Asia, World

India’s Supreme Court upholds digital identity program with a dissenting note

by Saikat Datta September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Andy Chan, convener of the Hong Kong National Party. Photo: Facebook

Beijing, China, Hong Kong

HK demands Facebook shut pro-independence page

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

An aerial view of Komodo National Park on eastern Indonesia's Padar Island. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

AT Finance, Australia, China, Guangzhou, Indonesia, Middle East, Oceania, Singapore, Tianjin, World

Moratorium shutters mines in east Indonesia

by John McBeth September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Lagos, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Philippines

Seven Filipino seafarers kidnapped off Nigeria

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (3rd-R) joins in evening prayers in a file photo. Photo: AFP/John Zich

AT Finance, India, Malaysia, Middle East, South Asia, World

Mahathir has an Islam problem

by Nile Bowie September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Students pose for a picture during their last lesson of a free Mandarin language program. Photo: New Taipei City government

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Migrants in New Taipei City excel in Mandarin class

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in May 2018. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters/ Mikhail Klimentyev

Afghanistan, China, Iran, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Giving air-defense system to Syria threatens broader war

by Stephen Bryen and Shoshana Bryen September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The autobiography written by former Bangladesh Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha. Photo: Twitter/@MohedulIslamDa1

Australia, Bangladesh, Oceania, South Asia

Book by ex-Bangladesh Chief Justice stirs controversy

by Faisal Mahmud September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India. Photo: AFP

India, South Asia

India’s RBI raised red flags over troubled IFIN’s finances

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The gidgee skink is a popular pet. Photo by iStock.

Australia, China, Hong Kong, Oceania

Australian man accused of trying to smuggle lizards into HK

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Kashmiris shout slogans during a protest against attempts to revoke articles 35A and 370 in Srinagar on August 2, 2018. Photo: AFP/Tauseef Mustafa

India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Kashmir: Indian Supreme Court ruling could be historic

by Atta Rasool Malik September 26, 2018

Suruga Bank President Akihiro Yoneyama (R) bows at a press conference in apology for the bank's loan misconduct in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 15, 2018. Photo: AFP/The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Bank scandal shows the BOJ is in trouble

by William Pesek September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The Sha Tin Magistrates' Court. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Vietnam

Two Vietnamese women jailed for illegally working in HK

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump addresses the UN General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP / Bryan R. Smith

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, South Asia, World

The renegade president brings his war to the United Nations

by Benjamin Dangl September 26, 2018

The 13 kilograms of hash seized at Hong Kong airport. Photo: iStock/HK Government

China, Hong Kong, India, South Asia

Man arrested at airport and charged with drug trafficking

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

China

Foreign lenders given guidelines on issuing domestic bonds

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP

Japan, Mexico, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

US-Canada deal in doubt; focus shifts to Japan trade talks

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with Colombian President Iv·n Duque after his speech at the United Nations in New York September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP / Nicholas Kamm

AT Finance, China, Egypt, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Singapore, Syria, World

Trump on Kim: What a difference a year makes

by Keshia Badalge September 26, 2018February 18, 2020