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Joseph Kabila appoints ousted opposition figure Bruno Tshibala as new prime minister of DRC

Tshibala's appointment comes after Samy Badibanga resigned on 6 April.

Apr 8, 2017

Joseph Kabila

Trump and Xi wrap up 'very frank and candid' talks on trade and North Korea

The summit was overshadowed by US missile strikes in Syria.

Apr 8, 2017

China concerned over Duterte's comments on Philippines upgrading facilities in South China Sea

On 6 April, President Duterte ordered the military to occupy and fortify the Spratly islands in the South China Sea.

Apr 7, 2017

China deploys J-11 fighter jet in South China Sea amid Trump-Xi meeting, US think tank says

The think tank believes there are likely to be more planes in hangers near the Woody Island in Paracel groups.

Apr 7, 2017

Donald Trump Florida

Duterte orders military to occupy and fortify Spratly islands amid plans to visit South China Sea

'We tried to be friends with everybody but we have to maintain our jurisdiction now,' the Filipino president said.

Apr 6, 2017

Australia warns of possible Gallipoli terror attack in Turkey at World War I commemoration service

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said the plot related to Anzac Day commemorations.

Apr 6, 2017

Turkey

Thousands evacuated as remnants of Cyclone Debbie pound New Zealand

Rescuers used boats, helicopters and tractors to ferry around 2,000 people out of Edgecumbe town in North Island.

Apr 6, 2017

Storm

Pakistan welcomes US offer to ease tensions, India says no

Pakistan and India react to offer by Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations.

Apr 5, 2017

Donald Trump

Taiwan to build 8 submarines indigenously to replace ageing fleet

The announcement comes ahead of the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Florida.

Apr 5, 2017

Donald Trump

Venezuela police quell anti-Maduro protesters with tear gas and pepper spray as clashes intensify

President Nicolas Maduro maintains his country is a victim of an 'economic war'.

Apr 5, 2017

Trump may intervene to ease Indo-Pak tensions and not wait until 'something happens': Nikki Haley

Haley said Donald Trump administration was concerned about the relationship between India and Pakistan.

Apr 4, 2017

Donald Trump

Mother and 2 children drown after car plunges into flooded river in Australia

The family was reportedly involved in helping flood victims before the tragedy took place.

Apr 4, 2017

North Korea hints at massive military parade to mark two big anniversaries amid nuclear threats

The events include the 105th birth anniversary of Pyongyang's late founder Kim Il-sung, on 15 April.

Apr 3, 2017

North Korea

Heavy flooding washes away house in Australia minutes after women and 2 children rescued from roof

Overflowing of a river in the wake of Cyclone Debbie led to severe flooding of the region where the family lived.

Apr 3, 2017

Climate Change

Venezuela opposition calls for removal of Supreme Court judges over ruling that nullified congress

The top court annulled the opposition-dominated National Assembly and later reversed its ruling.

Apr 3, 2017

Venezuela Supreme Court

Australia tightens security checks for travellers flying from 3 Middle Eastern countries

The new measures will be adopted from 6 April.

Apr 1, 2017

Dubai

Aung San Suu Kyi faces first test of popularity as Myanmar goes to polls for by-elections

Suu Kyi has received widespread criticisms over fighting with armed ethnic groups and slower economic growth.

Apr 1, 2017

Rohingya Muslims

Venezuela's Supreme Court urged to review decision on Congress amid coup allegations and protests

The court had earlier ruled it was taking over the legislature's role from the National Assembly.

Apr 1, 2017

Supreme Court

Angry demonstrators set Paraguay's Congress on fire over new constitutional amendment

The amendment would allow Paraguay President Horacio Cartes to seek re-election in 2018.

Apr 1, 2017

Hong Kong pro-independence lawmakers storm council chamber

Chinese activists jailed for supporting Hong Kong pro-democracy protests on social media

The activists, Su Changlan and Chen Qitang, were charged for inciting others to 'subvert state power'.

Mar 31, 2017

Human rights

Articles by Nandini Krishnamoorthy