Asia Compact | 01.01.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 01.01.2018 | 19:00 UTC News Donald Trump slams Pakistan's 'lies and deceit' over terrorism US President Donald Trump has written his first tweet of the year, accusing Pakistan of providing safe haven to terrorists. The statement signals that ties between the US and Pakistan may head from bad to worse. Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Pakistan releases alleged 'mastermind' behind 2008 Mumbai attacks Husain Haqqani: 'US will no longer ignore Pakistan's militant support' Opinion: Pakistan's ignominious surrender to Islamists What is Pakistan's militancy issue all about? China presses Afghanistan-Pakistan rapprochement Jailed Cambodian opposition leader calls for 'free and fair' elections The leader of the dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party made the call in a New Year's message read out by his daughter in a Facebook video. The CNRP was disbanded after being accused of planning a coup. Cambodian political activist has been shot dead Cambodian Supreme Court dissolves main opposition party Cambodia Daily newspaper closes amid crackdown by 'outright dictatorship' Cambodia opposition leader charged with treason, espionage Cambodia's Hun Sen demands closure of key human rights group Cambodia charges 2 journalists with espionage Is Cambodia an autocratic state now? EU cuts off funds for Cambodia election after opposition party dissolved Cambodia's high court orders opposition leader jailed Asia Japan eyes aircraft carriers to counter North Korea, China Concerns over N. Korea's unpredictable regime and China's expansionist policies have forced Japan to seek reinterpretation of parts of the constitution that ban the nation from having an offensive military capability. Tensions rise over disputed East Sea territory Shinzo Abe's victory: A mandate to amend Japanese constitution? Japan approves record draft defense budget amid North Korea threat Japan protests after spotting Chinese ships near disputed islets Japan's new drive to rewrite constitution amid North Korea threat Japan ramps up military budget to ward off China Japan's Abe using North Korea's threats to boost election chances Why are actors so successful in South Indian politics? Popular film star Rajinikanth has announced he will take the political stage in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu. What drives Indian actors into politics and why do they succeed? Murali Krishnan reports. India mourns Tamil Nadu's Jayalalithaa South India mourns Jayalalithaa's death Pakistan to lift ban on Indian movies – a positive move Indian 'Chamar pop' singer challenges caste with music   © Deutsche Welle 2018