Asia Pacific

MHA to collect iris images from Singaporeans from Jan 1

The scanned iris images will serve as another important identifier that can boost the verification methods.

Dec 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Roads will be closed for Suntec City countdown street party

The Singapore Police Force says that access will only be granted to police and emergency vehicles during the road closures.

Dec 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian Muslim man gets named Merry Christmas; faces no criticism

The name was suggested by his mother's Christian midwife as he was born on Dec 25.

Dec 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian woman jailed and fined for stealing 10 chocolate bars on Christmas Day

The authorities say she could have been jailed a maximum of 10 years and fined for her offence.

Dec 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta: 6 including 9-year-old die after robbers lock family in bathroom

According to Jakarta police chief, at least four armed intruders broke into the house

Dec 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

SHOCKING: Giant seal greets Tasmanian resident on Boxing Day from his car top

Tasmania Police immediately rushed to the spot and cordoned off the residence

Dec 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Ahok's blasphemy trial resumes in Jakarta, judges expected to take call on governor's refutation

The trail has resumed after 2 weeks in a new location due to security threats.

Dec 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China tests new jet fighter FC-31 Gyrfalcon prototype

The FC-31 will be China's second fifth-generation fighter after the J-20.

Dec 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bizarre incident of doctor accidentally cutting off boy's penis real: Malaysian police

The horrible accident when the 10-year-old boy was going through a laser-based surgery at a clinic in Kajang

Dec 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Christmas typhoon kills 4, destroys homes in Philippines (PHOTOS)

The government's weather agency says seven typhoons have struck the country on Christmas Day in the past 65 years.

Dec 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan arrests three foreign suspects over $2 Million ATM cyber theft

Thailand arrests 9 cyber warriors for hacking government sites in protest against internet laws

The government says the websites were only down temporarily and the attacks caused minimum disruption.

Dec 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ilzam Odit: Indonesian police yet to find cause of PSA Marine engineer's mysterious death

The body has been sent to the Muhammad Sani General Hospital for a post-mortem examination

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Christians' use of 'Allah' in limelight again as Jambi hotel decorates X'mas tree with Arabic script

The governor of Jambi apologised about the incident and temporarily suspended the operation of Novita Hotel.

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Three Indonesians arrested for plot to join Syrian militants

The three suspects were directly taken to the police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) headquarters for interrogation.

Dec 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Muslim hardliners threaten Christmas revellers in East Java

The incident has triggered frenzy among people of Indonesia's second largest city

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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