CNA wins international award for scoops on Malaysia’s anti-corruption efforts
The anti-graft agency’s recent arrest of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin’s premier Ilham Tower was one of the posts he won the award for. One of the largest buildings in the money is the multi-million dollars business building in Kuala Lumpur City.
Mr. Lopez spoke with former politician’s close contacts in funding, who had a sizable amount of authority during Dr. Mahathir Mohamad’s two terms as top. Following Mr. Daim’s refusal to submit petitions from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission ( MACC ) to reveal his and his family’s financial holdings, they informed Mr. Lopez that the seizure occurred on December 21.
The splitting news article, published that evening, made CNA the first to take the information to visitors.  ,
Another post covered how a royal pardon helped to reduce Najib Razak’s 12-year prison sentence.  ,
Najib started serving his prison sentence in August 2022 after being found guilty in 2020 of corruption-related 1MDB fees.  ,
Mr. Lopez spoke with established sources, including top state figures, to make sure CNA was once more on the record with the account.  ,
These two exclusives were included in Mr. Lopez’s estimated ten research pieces and features on Malaysia’s anti-corruption efforts and their effects on its social environment, business field, and investment environment.
Mr Lopez is based in Kuala Lumpur. Since the mid-1980s, he has covered a lot of political and economic issues in the area.
Kittiratt off the hook for rice sale
Attorney-general wo n’t take the case against the court for acquittal in a case involving the Yingluck era.
PUBLISHED: 6 Nov 2024 at 19: 55
According to an informed cause, the attorney-general has decided not to take the case against Kittiratt Na-Ranong, a former commerce minister, for causing a malfeasance in connection with the purchase of grain to Indonesia in 2011.
In a case that the National Anti-Corruption Commission ( NACC ) conducted in July, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions found Mr. Kittiratt innocent in court.
Attorney-General Phairach Pornsomboonsiri signed an attempt not to appeal the judge’s decision next year, according to the cause, who asked not to be named.
After the NACC determined that there were basis for the allegations made against him, Mr. Kittiratt was indicted in the case in 2021.
According to the indictment, Mr. Kittiratt was aware that Siam Indica, the exporter, was preferred by the Public Warehouse Organization ( PWO ) in order to supply rice to Bulog, the Indonesian food procurement agency. The agreement signed in August 2011 called for Bulog to get 300, 000 kilograms of milled corn priced at$ 559 per kilogram from Thailand.
However, he failed to respond to a petition calling on him to confirm that the price was conducted freely, the accusation alleged.
The Supreme Court ruled that Mr. Kittiratt did not neglect his duties because Phum Sarapol, his lieutenant, handled the paperwork relating to the corn sale and handover.
According to the classic NACC research, Siam Indica and another company, Nakhon Sawan Kha Kao, submitted proposals in December 2011. The documents were submitted for both companies by an Siam Indica staff.
Nakhon Sawan Kha Kao did not meet the standards, leaving Siam Indica as the only candidate.
Siam Indica was afterwards contracted to supply 100, 000 kilograms of grain at$ 559 per kilogram, although a provision was inserted into the contract allowing it to provide a additional 200, 000 kilograms, for which no charge was held.
The NACC claimed that the alleged misconduct prevented the PWO from receiving a good sweet provide, which constituted an abuse of position for an unlawful and conferred gain.
It claimed that Mr. Kittiratt was aware that Siam Indica had been chosen to provide the extra amount of grain without a call for a bid being made.
Under the law, if the attorney-general decides not to appeal the ruling, he is required to tell the NACC of the selection.
The NACC apparently wants the attorney-general to charm. The anti-graft body’s future intentions are unknown.
Mr. Kittiratt has long been near to top Pheu Thai Party images and served in the Yingluck Shinawatra state. Recently, he has been the subject of attention when the Bank of Thailand table elects a new president.
The government has proposed Mr Kittiratt for the position, but critics see a chance of political meddling. The variety panel has already delayed its decision half, and it will meet once more on November 11.
PM gives top priority to food security
Thailand has the opportunity to target local requires thanks to two summits in China.
PUBLISHED: 6 Nov 2024 at 19: 49
One of the main issues to be discussed at two regional meetings in China is the promotion of Thailand’s imports and addressing problems surrounding food safety, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday.  ,
Ms Paetongtarn is attending the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion ( GMS ) Economic Cooperation Summit and the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy ( Acmecs ) summit in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. The two sessions will finish on Thursday.
Ms. Paetongtarn said the browse presented an chance for the Thai authorities to strengthen its cooperation with local leaders and build on the discussions that took place at the Asean mountain in Laos in October to increase trade and investment opportunities.
” We will get assistance to develop our trade markets, especially in the food safety field, which is becoming a global issue”, she said. Thailand has the resources to support foods safety because of its technological and technological advancements.
She also emphasized the need for local leaders to collaborate on issues like flooding, dryness, and air pollution.
Thailand is prepared to learn from the experiences of its neighbors in terms of disaster management and prevention, as well as their systems and early warning systems, in order to stop future disasters like the recent flooding in the Mae Sai area of Chiang Rai, according to Ms. Paetongtarn.
She added that she would get discussions with neighbors to find strategies to combat intergovernmental cloud pollution, which occurs almost every dry time.
At the GMS Summit, the chairman of the Asian Development Bank and members of the GMS Business Council joined the rulers of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam and China.  ,
They were expected to explain how to suppress disparities in the sub-region through three pillars: communication, competitiveness and society, according to government official Jirayu Houngsub.
The Acmecs meet, chaired by Laos, is reviewing the development of its 2019-23 master plan.
Iconic Italian ship docks in Phuket
Venice Vespucci’s world tour to promote European culture
PUBLISHED: 6 Nov 2024 at 19: 35
The Thai Deep Sea Port is home to the tall ship of the Roman Navy PHUKET-Amerigo Vespucci, which is awaiting visitors to observe an exhibition of European art, culture, and infrastructure.
The 94-year-old fleet is on a three-year world tour to promote Italy’s much history and rich tradition. India will be its future port of call after Phuket.
Aside from the onboard show, the ship also boasts an Italian cafe.
Although there is no charge for attendance, registration is required in advance. Visiting periods are as follows:
- Thursday: 10am to lunch and 2pm to 7pm
- Friday and Saturday: 10am to lunch and 3pm to 5pm
- Sunday: 10.30am to 12.30pm and 3pm until 7pm.
The Third Naval Area Command’s Chief, Vice Adm. Suwat Donsakun, stated that his employees would be in charge of keeping the European ship safe until it departs.
The demand welcomed the fleet on Tuesday evening and escorted it to the slot with two patrol boats and a police helicopter.
‘Misperception’ that government ‘blessed’ Income-Allianz deal before reversing decision: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE: The government had no prior knowledge of a proposed deal between , Income Insurance and German insurer Allianz, said , Minister for Law K Shanmugam on Wednesday ( Nov 6 ).
Mr Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, said this in answer to what he termed “misperceptions” that the state had at first “blessed” the offer, but reversed its decision following common suggestions.  ,
Tan Suee Chieh, the former NTUC Income CEO, who had previously credited the minister with playing a “pivotal function” in the administration’s blocking of the deal, which would have resulted in Allianz acquiring a lot interest in Income, responded to his comments on Facebook.  ,
Mr Tan “has probably overestimated my position and influence”, Mr Shanmugam wrote.  ,
The minister continued, adding that the majority of the government and the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth (MCCY ) were unaware of the deal until it was made public in mid-July.
Deals of such commercial sensibilities cannot be disclosed to third parties, except to regulatory bodies, because doing so would be illegal, because NTUC Enterprise ( NE), the parent company of NTUC Income, is a private company and Allianz is a listed company.
” In this case, both NE and Allianz respected and followed the law”, he said.
The package, announced on Jul 17,  , triggered a public protest, with worries over how Allianz, a big foreign firm, would not be completely aligned with the unique mission of NTUC Income, which is to serve the needs of low-income workers.  ,
Politicians discussed the offer in parliament in August, before Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong , announced in October’s sitting that the state was stopping the deal.
” At the time ( in August ), it was made clear, that the deal was still under consideration and subject to regulatory approval. That was repeated at the following October sitting- that the package has not been approved”, said Mr Shanmugam.
” There was no’ turnaround’ of any choice- no decision had been made in the first place”, he said.
Mr. Shanmugam continued, adding that even though relevant organizations had immediately expressed a favorable opinion, it was before full details were made known to them.
” When the details were distinct and had been shared, as part of the decision-making method, the decision was that the offer may come through”, he said.
” Therefore, the assumption and opinions that the government as a whole must have known and blessed the package, before reversing its selection- these are all speculations, based on a misinterpretation of what the law is and how a proper system works, with security, and ignores the facts that have been set out in Parliament”.
China’s surging lead in the EV battery circular economy – Asia Times
Battery recycling and circular economy initiatives have become crucial to the global green transition as the electric vehicle ( EV ) market expands globally. China, now a powerful person in EV power output, is today expanding its reach into the cell recycling industry, aiming to build a closed-loop supply chain.
China is now a leader in the emerging round business, which involves sharing, rent, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as much as possible, thanks to this strategy, which addresses the issue of resource scarcity as well as providing a fresh competitive edge in the international green technology arena.
The essential materials for Volt batteries, such as chromium, potassium, and nickel, are limited in supply and socially expensive to extract. China has a strong foothold in the world battery supply chain thanks to its extensive control over the world’s mineral resources, as well as its substantial stakes in African cobalt mines and Latin American lithium sources.
Yet, China’s ambitions go beyond command over natural elements. China is working to reduce its emphasis on just mined nutrients while simultaneously lowering the economic impact of EV cell production by encouraging a powerful battery recycling business.
Chinese businesses like CATL and GEM Co, Ltd. are positioned in the battery recycling market by utilizing cutting-edge technologies to increase the reuse rate of crucial materials. These businesses use cutting-edge extraction techniques to recover valuable components from outdated batteries, which can then be reintegrated into the production cycle.
This strategy improves resource efficiency and reduces waste, as well as establishing a strong green image for China on the global stage. The Chinese government’s supportive policies, which include setting industry standards, offering financial support, and providing tax incentives, are further strengthening the growth of this sector, making China’s position in the global circular economy increasingly difficult to match.
In contrast, the United States and Europe have yet to create comprehensive battery recycling supply chains, which puts them at a long-term disadvantage. Western countries ‘ battery recycling efforts remain fragmented, with limited large-scale infrastructure in place.
China has the opportunity to set standards and win markets in areas that may eventually rely on China for recycled battery materials, just as they have historically relied on it for raw materials.
China’s recycling network will grow as EV adoption increases and the volume of used batteries rises, potentially making Chinese companies key partners for international companies looking to secure sustainable sources of battery materials.
China has a lot of leverage on the international stage thanks to its expanding knowledge of battery recycling. China has greater influence over the global EV supply chain and is at a disadvantage in negotiations with businesses and nations that depend on these resources because of its control over both new and recycled sources of critical minerals.
China’s emphasis on recycling and sustainable practices also aligns with its goals to be a responsible global player in climate action, a position that is crucial as green technology becomes more politicized on the global stage.
However, Western countries are increasingly wary of China’s closed-loop resource system. Particularly in the United States, concerns have been raised that China might use its influence over the recycling supply chain to increase its position of authority in green technology.
There is also growing concern that China may be able to establish standards for sustainability in ways that serve its own interests as a result of this influence.
These issues are at the crossroads between geopolitics and circular economy initiatives: even in those whose main concern is the environment, there is strong competition between the US and China.
China’s research and development in battery recycling serve as both a wise response to resource shortage and a step-by-step exploration of potential circular economy potential. The ability to close the loop on crucial resources like EV batteries will become an increasingly valuable asset as the global green transition progresses.
How countries balance the need for supply chain independence with their circular economy goals could be a key factor in the US and China’s ongoing green technology battle. The future of green technology and, consequently, the dynamics of the world’s economic power will likely be influenced by China’s involvement in battery recycling.
Lin Qin is visiting PhD students at the Liu Institute for Asia andamp; Asian Studies at the University of Notre Dame, and PhD students at the Shanghai International Studies University’s School of International Relations and& Public Affairs. Follow her on X at @Lyinn_Chin7
World leaders pledge to work with Trump as he claims US election win
World officials frantically congratulated Donald Trump as he triumphed over Kamala Harris in the US vote, and the price of the stock rose as well. Here are the primary emotions: CHINA:” MUTUAL RESPEC T” Without mentioning Trump immediately, Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the foreign ministry, stated in a typicalContinue Reading
Two alleged yakuza held for abduction, extortion
At a destination in Chon Buri, two Japanese people are being detained. They are accused of abducting a friend, extorting him, then actually assaulting and making him have faeces.  ,
The defendants are alleged to get people of a Chinese criminal organisation, the gang.
Pol Maj Gen Theeradej Thamsuthee, commander of research at the Metropolitan Police Bureau, revealed information on Wednesday.
He said the Chinese victim, who was not named, had filed issues at Phaya Thai and Chok Chai police stations. He claimed that three men kidnapped him and took him to a property. They demanded 300, 000 ringgit from him, claiming it was a service charge to handle his card at Cambodia’s Poipet station.
The target claimed that he did not have that much cash. He paid the pair 135, 000 rmb, but they were not satisfied. He was taken to an region of , thick vegetation, where he said they threatened to kill him.
Rather, they took him to a resort on Kaset-Nawamin Road in Bangkok, and detained him it, the man said in his speech to police.
The plaintiff claimed that his captors demanded more money from him after assaulting him in the motel room immediately before forcing him to have his faeces.
When the gentlemen recently lowered their guard, the sufferer said, he seized the , opportunity to contact the Chinese ambassador. Authorities eventually came to his recovery.
Investigators eventually identfied the three criminals as Niki Fuku, 45, Tomiki Asai, 26, both Chinese citizens, and a Thai person identified just as Pao, 35.  , Court permits were otained for their arrest. Mr Pao was apprehended, but the two Asian offenders fled.
Mr. Fuku used marijuana regularly, especially the Three Kings tension, according to the police. A crew arrived in Chon Buri to find out that Mr. Fuku and Mr. Asai were hiding out in a hotel. ( continues below )
In a attack on two beach areas in Chon Buri, police arrested the two Japanese defendants. ( Photo supplied / Wassayos Ngamkham )
First, they could not find the two males- until the smell of marijuana smoking led them to two opposite areas, where the offenders were arrested.
Officers found the hemp and 130, 000 ringgit inside Mr Fuku’s area. Researchers claimed that Mr. Fuku was a near friend of Mr. Pao, the second suspect detained, and that he had given him a sizable sum of money.
During doubting, Mr Fuku denied any involvement in the alleged suicide and bribery, authorities said. He rebuffed the claim that he had neither assaulted nor forced the Chinese complainant to have faeces. He claimed to have fled after being advised by a solicitor.
He claimed that he wanted to settle in the country and that he loved Thailand. He had been detained in Japan four times for cannabis offenses, had decided to move to Thailand, had brought about one billion renminbi with him to engage, and had established a cannabis company and a logistics company these, according to Pol Maj Gen Theeradej.
Mr Fuku told authorities he had given Mr Pao about 135 million baht for investments. He believed that Mr. Pao had cheated on him.
The suspects showed no fear of the law, according to Pol Maj Gen Theeradej, and their behavior had tarnished the reputation of the nation’s hospitality industry.
The two Chinese defendants had settled in Thailand, according to the thorough research. They operated a transportation company that delivered packages abroad, but they also sold marijuana. Thousands of Baht was transferred through their companies.
They are suspected of being involved in illegal actions, according to Pol Maj Gen Theeradej. A thorough research may be launched.
According to a policeman cause, Mr. Asai denied being a gang gang as claimed. He claimed that he also had a passion for weed and that he had decided to relocate to Thailand to start a business selling cargo pots and having a cannabis shop with Mr. Fuku.
During his stay in Thailand, he claimed, he had lost 1.5 billion yen ( about 330 million baht ) to an investment fraud in Thailand.
The defendants were detained by the police for legal actions.
‘You guided her to maintain the untruth’: Deputy Attorney-General locks horns with Pritam Singh
YOU GUIDED HER TO MAINTAIN THE UNTRUTH: DAG
Mr. Ang claimed that Singh had given Ms. Khan the option of telling the truth on October 4, 2021.
” And you guided her to keep the falsehood. Agree”? he said.
” Disagree”, replied Singh.
According to Singh, he thought it was” glass evident” when he told Ms Khan on Oct 3, 2021, that she had to “take rights and duty” if the issue came up the next day in parliament, indicating she had to tell the truth.
Additionally, Ms. Khan appeared to comprehend him without question, which added to this.
But, Ms. Khan repeatedly lied on October 4, 2021 when Minister K. Shanmugam pressed her for more information about the police station visit in a supervisory speech that neither of them anticipated.
” So on Oct 4 when you were in the parliament chamber, and you heard Ms Khan’s lie being repeated, you did n’t correct it, right”? asked Mr Ang.
” That is correct”, said Singh.
” You did n’t tell her- please correct it now, right”? asked Mr Ang.
” No, I did not”, replied Singh.
” I put it to you that you did n’t do anything ( on Oct 4, 2021 after the lie was repeated ) because she was just acting according to your guidance to her the night before”, said Mr Ang. ” Agree”?
” I will have to believe really vehemently”, said Singh, but in a moderate tone.
He claimed that he had made it” glass evident” to Ms. Khan that she was required to tell the truth if the problem was brought up.
However, when Singh met WP head Sylvia Lim and Ms. Khan in his office late at night on October 4, 2021, Mr. Ang claimed he did not say,” I told you last night I made it crystal clear and yet you disobeyed my guidelines.”
” That is correct”, said Singh.
” And Ms Khan is the one who said ( at this meeting ), maybe there is another way which is to tell the truth”, said Mr Ang.
” Yes, that information I gave at the COP”, replied Singh.
” Right”, said Mr Ang. ” So it clearly means that there was a path she was on and that there is now another way,” she said when she said there is another way that is true.
Singh answered:” I cannot speak for Ms Khan”.
Eventually, the judge inquired about Singh’s decision to ignore Ms. Khan’s repeated omissions on October 4, 2021.
” We did n’t, yes, because she was not, in my view, in a state for us to have a conversation with her”, he said.
” But Mr Singh”, jumped in Mr Ang,” You are capable of being extremely strong with Ms Khan”.
He claimed to be the WP secretary-general and that he had contacted Ms. Khan over the phone on August 7, 2021 to inform him if her story was accurate, and he reminded Singh of what he had said the day before.
Mr Ang misspoke and used the word” solicitor-general” instead, prompting Singh to correct him and drawing laughs from the public.
” I’m sorry”, said Mr Ang in a rare spot of humour in the cross-examination so far. ” Too many generals”.
Another lighthearted incident occurred when Singh freely testified before the judge that the National Environment Agency had harsh instructions for having more than two visitors stay at his home during COVID-19. On August 8, 2021, Ms. Khan, Ms. Lim, and Mr. Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap visited his home.
Therefore, Mr. Ang said to Ms. Khan,” Appearance, I’m the secretary-general of WP, please tell me why you defied what I said the night before and repeat the untruth,” and that it would not have been difficult for him to say that.
Singh said that he was unable to do that because he had evaluated her state and did n’t think coming out against her at that point would help us move forward. She also said that there might be another way to speak about honesty. I had at least a sense that her view may help clarify this anecdote.
Mr Ang next asked:” Would you believe that it would have been totally reasonable as the head, as the secretary-general of WP, to show Ms Khan or show her off for defying your guidelines”?
” It would be logical if I was a robot”, replied Singh.
Mr Ang therefore pressed Singh:” I mean, you’re a solicitor. acquired by the table. You are very adept at using words that are very distinct. On the night of October 3, all you needed to say was,” If it comes up, please just tell the truth.” Appropriate”?
” That is correct”, replied Singh. However, the people I was dealing with was an MP who, in my opinion, would have to assume responsibility and assume rights, and I chose the phrases that suited her.
DAG ON ALLEGED Inconsistencies
Mr. Ang even pressed Singh about two reported contradictions that he admitted to making in court and during his COP responses.
Mr. Ang questioned Singh about the commitment of an MP to right a lie that another MP has said in parliament.
Singh first said:” I would n’t agree with that”.
After that, Mr. Ang showed him the transcripts of the COP, where Singh was asked the same question but with a different response. He had agreed that he had to right a lie that another MP had made aware of.
Singh then said he had to “qualify” what he said in court, saying that his point that there was” no obligation” was specific to the events of Oct 4, 2021.
” I do n’t think, Mr Singh, that I mentioned Oct 4 in my question. But let me ask you once- if an MP, this claim you. You are aware of a lay being uttered by an unelected member of parliament. If you are informed that it is a exist, you are required to correct it. Right”? asked Mr Ang.
” Yes, I would say so”, said Singh.
When Singh applied the same circumstance to Oct. 4, 2021, he then claimed that he would be required to correct the rest, but that” I knew the facts behind that lie, and in my opinion, there was a way that the lay would have to be clarified.”
In another reportedly contradictory situation, Singh reportedly referred to an email he sent to WP MPs on October 1, 2021.
They were reminded of how crucial it is to back up and protect what they said in congress or face being summoned before a COP. Singh had claimed in judge that this message was intended for Ms. Khan and was connected to her fabrication.
” The truth is, Mr Singh, this was a common email, right”? asked Mr Ang.
Singh disagreed.
Mr. Ang then showed him copies of the COP’s notes of evidence, where Singh was inquired about the Oct. 1 message and responded,” Yes, the Oct. 1 internet was a common email to all MPs.”
” But, is it public or not”? asked Mr Ang.
” It’s general because it’s addressed to all MPs but it’s more than that as well”, said Singh.
Mr. Ang said,” A few moments before, you said it was about the lie, and now you’re trying to distance yourself by saying that it’s closely related to the rest.”
Singh replied:” I think that’s a rather pretentious way to put it” ..
” Okay. I’m but sorry”, said Mr Ang.
” I’m not asking for an apology”, replied Singh.
SINGH COMMENTS ON Original WP CADRES ,
Mr. Ang even emailed Mr. Ang about his ideas on Ms. Loh Pei Ying and Mr. Yudhishthra Nathan, two previous WP functionaries. Both had testified for the trial.  ,
Ms Loh was originally Singh’s administrative aide, while Mr Nathan had been part of the Sengkang community group. The pair were Ms. Khan’s advisors and helped her with her MP tasks. Both have since resigned from the organization.
Mr Ang directed Singh to his COP facts, where he had described the piece as “very good” and “good” people who worked difficult for the party.  ,
Clarifying this piece of evidence, Mr Ang asked:” You would describe these two, Pei Ying and Yudhishthra as very decent people” ? , Hesitating slightly, Mr Singh replied:” At the material time, yes”.
The DAG next followed up with:” As of December 2021, do you identify them as really good people”? Singh acknowledged that in the COP, he had stated it.  ,
Mr Ang asked if Singh worked well with Ms Loh and Mr Nathan, to which the latter replied:” Yes, they follow instructions”.
” But now that they have given evidence in this case, you think that they are both frauds, am I correct”? asked Mr Ang.  ,
Singh responded,” I did not say that at this juncture. My opinion of them has changed because of the fact that some data was withheld from me.”
However, Mr. Ang made it clear that Andre Jumabhoy, Singh’s attorney, had called Ms. Loh and Mr. Nathan liars.  ,
” Is it your place that they are lying”? he asked.  ,
Singh said” Also, with regards to what transpired in court, yes”.
” So they are frauds”? continued Mr Ang.  ,
” Vis-a-vis what has happened in court, yes”, Singh replied.  ,
These two people, as far as I’m informed, have no cause to want to harm the WP, questioned Mr. Ang. Singh claimed he was unaware.
The prosecutor asked the judge if he knew of any reason why Ms Loh and Mr. Nathan had damaged WP. Singh cited a recent event where he had given a discourse on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual problems at a school.  ,
Mr. Nathan had expressed his opposition to the conversation online.  ,
” Mr. Yudhishthra had spoken out publicly, and it’s not something our members do, and it did cause some consternation in the party,” he said.” I do n’t think it would do any harm, but that’s not how WP ( handles such things ) does.”
Mr. Ang inquired if that was the justification for Mr. Nathan’s admission to court and lying, and Singh responded, “certainly no.”  ,
The trial begins on Thursday with Singh under cross-examination by the prosecution.
Philippines says joint maritime exercises rein in China
MANILA:  , Joint naval exercises held frequently by the Philippines, United States and other Western powers are helping rein in “aggressive” Chinese actions in the South China Sea, a Filipino military official said on Wednesday ( Nov 6 ). Beijing has long sought to increase its appearance in the contestedContinue Reading