Southeast Asia – Philippines to get U.S. precision missiles: document
Philippines to get U.S. precision missiles: document Washington has pledged to provide the Philippines with $18.4 million worth of precision-guided missiles this year to use in its fight against Islamist militants in the south, according to a military document seen by Reuters.
Islamic court makeover in Malaysia: Two women appointed to sharia court bench Norhanum [...]
Southeast Asia – Malaysia charges ex-minister over trade zone scandal
Malaysia charges ex-minister over trade zone scandal Malaysia charged a former minister on Thursday in connection with a multi-billion-dollar government overspend on a free trade zone, in one of the country’s biggest financial scandals.
Cambodian man clears land mines he set decades ago Maneuvering slowly through grassy Cambodian terrain, a caravan of 20 men and [...]
Afghanistan – Taliban stymie NATO push to strengthen government in crucial southern Afghan district
Taliban stymie NATO push to strengthen government in crucial southern Afghan district This strategic valley on the outskirts of Kandahar is on its third government boss in eight months. The first quit out of fear and frustration. The Taliban assassinated the second. …
Fifth man charged in S.Africa in Rwandan general’s shooting A fifth person [...]
Philippines – Obama reflects on 20 months of crises
Obama reflects on 20 months of crises US President Barack Obama appears on the ABC daytime television talk show "The View" in New York on July 28, 2010, with (L-R) Barbara Walters, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd and Elisabeth Hasselbeck. (AFP…
Maoists set five trucks on fire in Chhattisgarh Maoists set five trucks of the Essar [...]
Pakistan – Pakistan general balances all sides of conflict
Pakistan general balances all sides of conflict As the U.S. searches for an exit from Afghanistan, it is increasingly relying on Pakistan’s powerful army chief to help pave the way despite fresh allegations that spies under his command have long aided the Taliban.
Pakistan mourns as rains hamper black box search [...]
Southeast Asia – Philippine abductions leader admits guilt
Philippine abductions leader admits guilt WASHINGTON, July 28 (UPI) — A leader of an Islamic separatist group pleaded guilty Wednesday in the 1995 forced-march hostage-taking of 16 people in the Philippines, U.S. authorities said. Philippines – United States – Asia – Hostage – Government
Philippine Exchange s New President to Go [...]
Southeast Asia – Singapore’s 40 Wealthiest
Singapore’s 40 Wealthiest Their net worth is $45.7 billion.
Thai probe of journalist deaths called inadequate Thailand’s government has failed to properly investigate the shooting deaths of two journalists killed while they covered recent political violence, and the perpetrators of those attacks should be brought to justice, a press freedom group said Thursday.
Thailand to [...]
Central Asian News Update – IMF urges Kazakhstan to clean up bank loans
IMF urges Kazakhstan to clean up bank loans WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday urged Kazakhstan to take steps to clean up the troubled loan portfolios of its banks.
The Pipeline: Multivector relationships Kazakh Premier Massimov has met with U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar yesterday to discuss [...]
India – India warns BlackBerry over security threat: Report
India warns BlackBerry over security threat: Report The Indian government has warned the maker of BlackBerry handsets that its operations will be closed down in India unless it addresses security concerns, a report says.
India, Britain to sign MoU on culture Thursday India and Britain will Thursday sign an understanding on culture – among other [...]
South Asia – Local government in India-controlled Kashmir orders probe in 17 civilian deaths
Local government in India-controlled Kashmir orders probe in 17 civilian deaths The local government in India-controlled Kashmir has ordered a judicial probe into the deaths of 17 civilians in the recent past during police and India’s paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) action on protesters, a government spokesman said Wednesday.
Sachin Tendulkar century kickstarts India [...]
