Trade wars
Warm words from Xi for Ardern and New Zealand as hard issues loom
In recent months New Zealand media has speculated the relationship had become strained, as Ardern’s visit to China to discuss updating the trade deal was postponed.
- Today, 5.27am
- by Kirsty Needham
Japan
Reiwa: What"s in a name for Japan emperor"s new era?
Japan"s government has unveiled an era name for soon-to-be Emperor Naruhito, who will succeed the Chrysanthemum throne on May 1.
- April 1, 2019
- by Mari Yamaguchi
Indonesian election
Prabowo campaign alleges millions of dodgy voters on electoral role
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo is flagging court action and street protests, even before the country"s April 17 poll is held, because of so-called ghost voters.
- April 1, 2019
- by James Massola
World politics
New Zealand"s Ardern meets China"s premier amid Huawei spat
Ties with China have been tense under Ardern"s government which has openly raised concerns about Beijing"s growing influence in the South Pacific.
- April 1, 2019
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Dictators
Malaysia prosecutors offer lower charge for lone Kim Jong-nam suspect
Doan Thi Huong pleaded guilty to lesser charges relating to the assassination of the half-brother of North Korea"s dictator Kim Jong-un.
- April 1, 2019
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Election
Turkey"s ruling party leads local elections but loses Ankara
The municipal elections were a first test for President Erdogan since he won re-election under a new system that gave the presidency expanded powers.
- April 1, 2019
- by Zeynep Bilginsoy and Suzan Fraser
Election
Thai king strips fugitive ex-PM Thaksin of royal decorations
Shinawatra Thaksin, a billionaire with populist policies, was ousted by a 2006 military coup for alleged abuse of power and disrespect for the monarchy.
- March 31, 2019
Extremism
Philippine police kill "communists" rights groups say were farmers
Human rights and farmers" groups condemned the killings of the men they said were farmers and called for an independent investigation.
- March 31, 2019
Analysis
Indonesian election
Jokowi"s optimism outshines Prabowo"s darker impulses
The latest presidential debate revealed President Joko Widodo as a multilateralist and internationalist while his challenger Prabowo Subianto offered a darker, isolationist vision.
- March 31, 2019
- by James Massola
China
No earrings, tattoos or cleavage: inside China’s war on fun
Chinese censors are blurring the earlobes of some of China"s young male pop stars in television and internet appearances.
- March 30, 2019
- by Li Yuan
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