Taiwan gives tour of disputed island in bid to boost claim
Taiwan on Wednesday gave its first ever international press tour of a disputed island in the South China Sea to boost its claim, less than two months after a visit by its leader sparked protests from rival claimants.
Mar 23, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
China Navy launches first self-propelled floating dock
China`s Navy has launched its first self-propelled floating dock, giving it the ability to repair warships far from the coast, the official People`s Liberation Army Daily said on Tuesday, Beijing`s latest move to modernise its Navy.
Mar 01, 2016, 09:33 AM IST
Philippines asks China to respect sea dispute arbitration
The Philippines on Monday urged China to respect a forthcoming ruling by an arbitration court in The Hague on a territorial dispute in the South China Sea after Beijing accused Manila of "political provocation".
Feb 29, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
US presses Xi Jinping on South China Sea non-militarisation
The White House has pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to expand his non-militarisation pledge to cover the entire South China Sea, despite Beijing's recent military activity in the area.
Feb 27, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
Australia, New Zealand urge China show restraint in South China Sea
Australia and New Zealand on Friday strongly urged China to refrain from stoking tensions in the South China Sea after its apparent deployment of surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island.
Feb 19, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
VP Hamid Ansari concludes 3-day visit to Brunei, leaves for Thailand
Ansari will also have an audience with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand.
Feb 03, 2016, 10:54 AM IST
Hamid Ansari visits historic mosque in Brunei
Vice President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday paid a visit to the historic Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque here in Brunei's capital.
Feb 02, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
Brunei is not the only country to ban Christmas. There are a few others
There are countries across the world where celebrating Christmas can land you in jail.
Dec 24, 2015, 14:41 PM IST
Wearing a Santa hat, singing carols can put you behind bars in Brunei
While the Christmas fever has by now gripped the entire world, the mere mention of the festival can invite trouble for anyone in Brunei.
Dec 23, 2015, 12:49 PM IST
Stop unilateral, destabilising actions in South China Sea: US tells China
The Pentagon today asked China to stop its unilateral and destabilising actions such as land reclamations by creating artificial islands to ease tension in the busy South China Sea, saying the US "shares an interest with the region."
Sep 14, 2015, 23:47 PM IST
