Asia Pacific

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Indonesia: 'Terrorist network' member arrested following Bandung city blast

The attacker has been captured by the police after a standoff lasting about an hour.

Feb 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China blocks streaming of K-dramas in apparent retaliation against Thaad deployment

Korean entertainment to have a major impact on TV drama productions and hugely affect the financial interests of the Korean companies.

Feb 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WATCH: Chengdu chef gains popularity for viral dance moves while preparing noodles

A number of tourists have started visiting the chef as the video was going crazily viral.

Feb 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: LTA to launch new safe riding programme by July

The Land Transport Authority plans to appoint training providers to develop a pool of trainers to conduct the Safe Riding Programme.

Feb 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WATCH: Mysterious "white-hairy" sea monster washes up on Philippines beach

The scientists have examined skin samples and identified the creature to be most likely a dugong or sea cow.

Feb 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man injured after falling from fourth floor at Orchard Central

Singapore: Teenager dies after falling from fourth floor at Orchard Central

The police have cordoned off the area on the ground floor where the teen fell along with the link bridge on the fourth floor.

Feb 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China luxury hotel fire: Massive blaze kills 3, injures 14; many feared trapped

The latest media reports says the fire has been extinguished and the rescue officials are searching for people trapped in the building.

Feb 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

IS car bomb kills 60 Syrian civilians in rebel-held al-Bab, over 100 injured

IS militants were recently declared driven out by Turkish-backed rebels from this region.

Feb 25, 2017

By Boby Michael

Malaysia: 26-year-old transgender found dead, mutilated on her birthday

Malaysia: 26-year-old transgender shot dead, mutilated on her birthday

Shameera Krishnan was born a male but had lived as a woman for the past seven to eight years.

Feb 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man injured after falling from fourth floor at Orchard Central

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the man was sent to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Feb 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore A-Level results: 92.6% score at least 3 H2 passes, poorer performance than 2015

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wishes the students on his Facebook page.

Feb 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Kim Jong Nam murder: Police says chemical weapon VX nerve agent used in killing

Kim Jong Nam murder: Police say chemical weapon VX nerve agent used in killing

The body of the North Korean national has been still unclaimed in a Kuala Lumpur hospital.

Feb 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Huge fire breaks out at Tuas waste management plant, no casualties reported

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the cause of fire is still under investigation.

Feb 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China rejects Philippine's South China remarks; says want to strengthen Singapore ties

China and Singapore will hold a series of meetings in Beijing on February 27.

Feb 22, 2017

By Boby Michael

Delhi on high alert as bird flu spreads thick and fast

WHO asks China to be more careful as half of mainland gets affected by bird flu

Chinese health agency says situation is 'controllable' and urges local authorities to give their "utmost effort".

Feb 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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