Asia Pacific

Philippines: Police arrest father-son duo for keeping dynamites at home

A neighbouring resident alerted the police authorities that fishing dynamites were manufactured by the father-son duo.

Jul 8, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Japan hit by massive rainfall and floods in 48 hours; death toll rises to 16 [PHOTOS]

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of images of the devastating Japan floods.

Jul 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japanese flooding death toll rises to 16; heavy rainfall warnings still in place

It has been caused due to a low pressure area on the Pacific Ocean that fed warm, moist air into Japan's seasonal rainy front.

Jul 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Singapore arrests Taiwanese man for scamming people by impersonating police

The police say the victims had suffered losses amounting to a total of more than S$800,000.

Jul 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Singapore: Oil spill causes accidents on SLE, 12 injured

The accidents took place along SLE towards Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) after the Woodlands Avenue 2 exit.

Jul 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

68 suspected drug offenders arrested by CNB in Singapore

If convicted of trafficking more than 15 g of heroin, the suspects could face the death penalty.

Jul 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

All you need to know about Trump and Putin's first face-off

The two leaders are due to meet in the afternoon for an hour, Russian media say.

Jul 7, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Why markets should be worried about North Korea?

Danger is still looming large for global markets as North Korea tensions escalate.

Jul 7, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Militants kill 19 civilians in southern Philippines

Philippines: Marawi needs USD 45m to reconstruct 132 damaged schools, says education minister

Education Minister says that the money is needed to build the schools that were destroyed in the fierce battle between Filipino soldiers and Maute militants in Marawi.

Jul 7, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

6.1magnitude earthquake strikes the southern Philippines

Two dead as strong quake hits central Philippines; 100 injured

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says that there was no no warning of a tsunami.

Jul 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Singapore: CNB arrests 8 suspects, seizes half a kilo of Ice in operations

CNB says that the investigations into the eight suspects are going on.

Jul 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Rodrigo Duterte vows to eat Abu Sayyaf militants after beheadings of two Vietnamese sailors

The 72-year-old leader ordered a military offensive against the Abu Sayyaf and other militants in the southern Philippines last year.

Jul 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Five things you need to know about Singapore Premier's family feud

The dispute has garnered attention from international media for disturbing the peace of Southeast Asian island state.

Jul 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Strong typhoon expected to hit on northeast Japan

At least 15 people missing as floods hit southern Japan; 400,000 evacuated

The Japan Meteorological Agency officials have warned of worse situations in next few days.

Jul 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Ombudsman Office indicts 3 education officials for graft case

The Philippine government through President Rodrigo Duterte announced that his administration will focus on the anti-corruption drive in the Philippines.

Jul 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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