World, Asia, 15th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Asia 15 Nov 2017

World, Asia, 15 Nov 2017

North Korea may be starting to feel the pinch of sanctions, tightened after its sixth and most powerful nuclear test in September. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong Un resumes economic-related activities as testings take a back seat

The renewed focus on economic development could be a bid to unify North Koreans and strengthen support for the leadership.

15 Nov 2017 7:22 PM

An editorial in the ruling party newspaper Rodong Sinmun focused its anger on Trump's visit to South Korea last week, during which he denounced the North's ‘cruel dictatorship’ in a speech to legislators in Seoul. (Photo: AP/File)

North Korea slams Trump for insulting Kim Jong Un

Since becoming president, Trump has engaged in an escalating war of words with Kim Jong-Un

15 Nov 2017 6:06 PM

China, regarded as a close ally of North Korea and its largest trading partner, insists that it is implementing all UN Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang and calls for resumption of dialogue on denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula. (Photo: AP)

Days after Trump visit, China to send special envoy to North Korea

Xi's special envoy, Song Tao, will visit North Korea to inform its leadership about the outcome of the recent national congress.

15 Nov 2017 2:48 PM

Yugan county said villagers had "willingly" removed 624 posters showing Christian religious sayings and images, and replaced them with 453 images of President Xi. (Photo: AP/File)

The spreading cult of Xi: Does China have a new Mao Zedong?

The move depicts the personality cult surrounding Mao Zedong, whose picture was in every home.

15 Nov 2017 2:02 PM

People gather in front of the apartment where police found dismembered bodies in coolers in Zama city, south west of Tokyo. (Photo: AP)

Japan: 'Twitter killer' lured, beheaded 9 after tweeting suicidal thoughts, held

Suspect, Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed ‘Twitter killer’, reportedly lured his victims -- aged between 15 and 26 -- by trawling social media.

15 Nov 2017 12:27 PM

Thousands of Christians in Yugan county in rural south east China have been told by local officials that Jesus Christ wouldn't drag them out of poverty or cure their illnesses, but the Chinese Communist Party will. (Photo: AP/File)

Remove images of Jesus Christ, only Xi Jinping can save you: China to Christians

More than 11 per cent of its one million residents live below the country's official poverty line, while nearly 10 per cent is Christian.

15 Nov 2017 12:01 PM

The ASEAN region along with India together comprises combined population of 1.85 billion people, which is one fourth of the global population and their combined GDP has been estimated at over USD 3.8 trillion. (Photo: PTI)

Modi invites ASEAN leaders to 69th Republic Day celebrations

The ties between India and ASEAN have been on an upswing, particularly in the areas of trade and investment.

15 Nov 2017 11:18 AM

Donald Trump breaks ice, boosts relations with Philippines

Duterte vowed during last year’s election campaign that he would wage an unprecedented crackdown to eradicate illegal drugs in society.

15 Nov 2017 6:51 AM

Pak panel set to declare Nawaz Sharif’s sons absconders

The officer appealed the court to fulfill all legal requirements and declare former PM’s sons absconders.

15 Nov 2017 6:46 AM

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi looks on during the 9th Asean summit in Manila. (Photo: AFP)

Embattled Suu Kyi meets leaders

UN chief asks Suu Kyi to allow displaced Rohingyas to return to their homes in Myanmar.

15 Nov 2017 6:43 AM

Afghan mourners pray in front of the slain Afghan local police officer in Helmand. (Photo: AFP)

22 cops killed in Taliban attack

At least 15 policemen were wounded in the coordinated assaults.

15 Nov 2017 6:32 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: File|PTI)

Targeting Pak, PM demands probe of North Korea’s nuke proliferation

The East Asia Summit is attended by the 10 Asean nations along with nine other nations including India, China, Japan, the US, Russia and Australia.

15 Nov 2017 1:34 AM

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi walks past Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after a group photo session at the 31st Asean summit in Manila. (Photo: AP)

In signal to China, PM Modi calls for rule-based Asian order

Ms Saran said Mr Modi also mentioned India’s position on Rohingya issue at the EAS.

15 Nov 2017 1:26 AM

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