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Volcanic ashes and a lava dome from Shinmoedake

Japan: Mt. Shinmoe erupts again after brief halt

Mt. Shinmoe, which straddles Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, erupted at around 4 pm.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

Rahul Gandhi visits Singapore, takes aim at BJP rule

Gandhi, on a March 8-10 visit to Singapore and Malaysia as part of his outreach to the Indian diaspora, said the Congress had a clean slate and a new opportunity now.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: Police detain 5 men for rioting at Orchard Towers

Police found a knife from one of the suspects, who will be charged in the court for keeping banned weapon.

Mar 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Camera captures live Indonesia Bandung Zoo visitor encouraging orangutan to smoke [VIDEO]

A Change.org petition has been filed to shut down Indonesia's Bandung Zoo after receiving several complaints about its ill-treatment of animals and unhygienic conditions.

Mar 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

40-year-old Vietnamese celebrity arrested for woman's death due to exorcism

According to police reports, after the autopsy 33 garlic cloves were found from 20-year-old victim's throat.

Mar 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

S. Korean politician resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

In a Facebook post, Ahn "begged forgiveness" for his "foolish behaviour" and said denials issued by his office were untrue.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

New Zealand records hottest summer in 2018

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) said that the daily temperatures were recorded at an average of 18.8 degrees Celsius.

Mar 6, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: 14-year-old girl slept with 35 men to earn enough money to buy smartphone

SAC Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the girl had entertained her customers 35 times to receive S$1692.36 (RM5000) just to buy a smartphone.

Mar 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Malaysia's SEA Games gold medalist Ng Yan Yee faces 8-month suspension for doping

Ng Yan Yee failed in a doping test after tested positive for a banned substance called sibutramine in October 2017.

Mar 3, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Samoa creates shark sanctuary to protect marine life

Even though there are laws to restrict the hunt of sharks, millions of sharks are killed illegally every day in many countries.

Mar 2, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

5 City Harvest Church leaders surrender, begin jail terms

Singapore: City Harvest Church culprit Chew Eng Han behind bars

If Tan Poh Teck is found guilty of the offence, he could face a jail term up to two years with a fine up to S$6,000 on each charge.

Mar 2, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore jobs outlook gloomy as only 15% of employers look at hire in Q1 2017

South Korea cuts 68-hour working week to 52

The National Assembly overwhelmingly passed the law which will come into force in July and will apply to large companies.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

Japan has no right to claim sex slave issue settled, says Moon

Moon's remarks came amid Tokyo's repeated calls for him and his administration to honour the 2015 agreement made with South Korea's ousted administration.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

Mount Shinmoe volcano erupts in Japan after tremors, alert level at 3

Volcanic tremors were observed on the 1,421-meter high volcano at around 11 am. Last volcanic eruption was in October 2017.

Mar 1, 2018

By Staff Reporter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army

N.Korea accuses Japan of plotting suppression of resident Koreans

North Korea media also accused Japanese authorities of discrimination against pro-Pyongyang resident Korean schools.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

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