Asia Compact | 29.12.2017, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 29.12.2017 | 19:00 UTC News South Korea confirms it has seized tanker suspected of delivering oil to North Korea Authorities in Seoul say they are holding a ship alleged to have illegally transferred oil to a North Korean ship. UN sanctions prohibit such actions. Washington has accused China of undermining the sanctions. UN slaps tough new sanctions on North Korea Fall in China trade with North Korea suggests sanctions working Donald Trump 'very disappointed' with China for alleged oil shipments into North Korea Korea 2017: 'Rocketman' Kim vs. 'mentally deranged' Trump North Korea slams latest UN sanctions as 'act of war' North Korea: US calls for blacklist on 10 ships violating sanctions China's trade with North Korea slumps on UN sanctions Rex Tillerson: China and Russia's North Korea ties undermine peace efforts Mumbai: Fire engulfs office building, several killed A fire in India's financial capital of Mumbai has killed at least 14 people. According to authorities, most of the casualties were part of a group celebrating a birthday in the building's rooftop restaurant. Huge fire breaks out at Mumbai restaurant Huge fire at Mumbai restaurant kills at least 14 Several killed in rush hour stampede at Mumbai train station Death toll rises in Mumbai building collapse Donald Trump 'very disappointed' with China for alleged oil shipments into North Korea US President Donald Trump has claimed China was caught "red handed" transferring oil to North Korean vessels. Beijing rejected the accusations, saying it is adhering to UN sanction rules imposed on the rogue state. UN slaps tough new sanctions on North Korea Korea 2017: 'Rocketman' Kim vs. 'mentally deranged' Trump 'Ultimate sanction' - Will cutting off oil bring North Korea to its knees? UN Security Council to decide on new North Korea sanctions UN slaps new sanctions on North Korea in 15-0 vote North Korea slams latest UN sanctions as 'act of war' Asia 2018 will be 'dangerous' for the Philippines 2017 was a challenging year for the Philippines, with the country facing increased political and security problems. Observers say 2018 will be even more difficult for the country. Ana P. Santos reports from Manila. Philippines: Addicts and Withdrawal Manila's midnight callers Is Duterte presidency affecting the Philippine economy? Amid Islamist takeover, death toll soars in besieged Philippine city Abu Sayyaf is 'more of a brand now' No drug-related extrajudicial killings in the Philippines? Philippines swears in 'vigilante president' Duterte Philippines Congress votes to extend martial law Trump protests in Manila expose social turmoil in the Philippines Is Philippines' Marawi free from 'Islamic State' influence? President Rodrigo Duterte orders police to rejoin Philippines' war on drugs Why is Duterte so popular in the Philippines?   © Deutsche Welle 2017