Asia Pacific

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

China mass knifing: Man with blade at kindergarten slashes 11 children

Reports say all the injured children were sent to the hospital but their injuries were not life-threatening.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Rohingya: Malaysia arrests Indonesian 'Isis militant' for Myanmar attack plot

Myanmar continues to face a growing danger of attacks by the foreign IS supporters in support of persecuted Muslim Rohingyas.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Johor oil spill: Singapore fish farms lose 200 kg harvest, breeding halted

AVA also said that on 4 January, one farm has reported that it has lost 100kg and 200kg of fish after the mishap, according The Straits Times.

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

River Hongbao Festival 2017: All you need to know about Chinese New Year festivities in Singapore

The event will be held from 2 pm to 11pm daily and it will be extended until 1 am on Jan 27, Chinese New Year's Eve.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Beijing issues highest fog alert for second day, highways closed due to poor visibility

The authorities say the poor visibility has prompted three major northern ports to suspend the loading of ships on Tuesday.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Fire at private nursing home kills seven in China

The firefighters have rescued nearly 32 people, who were living at nursing home.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PSLE results to be released on November 24

Singapore: MoE to release GCE O-level results on Jan 11; JAE registrations open during Jan 11-Jan 16

The ministry says the students may collect their results from their respective schools at 2 pm on the scheduled day.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: British teacher jailed 18 months for molesting 7-year-old girl

The Briton was found guilty of violating the girl's modesty by touching her private parts under the table

Jan 3, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

China H7N9 spread: Human bird flu case confirmed in Guizhou province

China has reported a total of 19 bird flu infected people till date out of which three people have died

Jan 3, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Tangkak accident: Biker dies, JDT star Muhammad Mazlan in his Audi escapes unhurt

JDT football player's Audi crashed collides with at motorcyclist at around 8:05 near Tangkak

Jan 3, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Cambodia plans to arrest three for allegedly photoshopping image of king

Cambodia: King Sihamoni's photoshopped image posted on porn site

The authorities say the image is a rare public insult that has been aimed at King Norodom Sihamoni

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Facebook

Bus, fuel tanker collision kills 36 in Afghanistan, more than 20 injured

25 killed in eastern Thailand as minivan loses control and ploughs through traffic

The police says the driver of the minivan lost control and ploughed through a central reservation into oncoming traffic.

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Malaysia detains 30 people in raids at night massage parlours, budget hotels

All the detainees are aged between 21 and 56 years and were arrested during an anti-vice operation

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia ferry blast kills two, injures 13

Indonesia boat fire: Captain Muhammad Nali arrested, search continues

The boat was carrying about 250 local holidaymakers to celebrate the New Year on the nearby resort island of Tidung.

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

300 cleaners employed to clear trash off Marina Bay after New Year party

Almost 300 cleaners were engaged to the clean the area after the New Year countdown event

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Prev 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 Next