Asia Pacific

Philippines VP Leni Robredo resigns after Duterte 'bans her from cabinet meetings'

Philippines VP Leni Robredo quits cabinet after Duterte bans her from cabinet meetings

While Robredo will quit the cabinet, she will remain as the vice president.

Dec 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Thais celebrate late King Bhumibol's birthday by mass gathering

Thais celebrate late King Bhumibol's birthday with gathering on Bangkok bridge

On Oct 13, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, passed away in a hospital at the age of 88.

Dec 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

25-year-old woman dies after falling from Punggol flat

The police says investigations are going on to find out the exact cause of the accident.

Dec 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

Indonesia: Search on for fishermen missing in Karawang waters

The fishermen went missing after their boats collided with each other in the waters of Karawang Regency

Dec 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert

The authorities say the quake did not trigger any tsunami alert and there were no immediate reports of any damage or injury.

Dec 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' plans 2018 Broadway debut

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child producers plan Broadway debut in 2018

The play revolves round the central character, Harry Potter and his son.

Dec 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Floods kill at least 13 people in central Vietnam

Floods has submerged 200,000 homes and damaged railway and roads incurring losses worth more than 7 trillion dong.

Dec 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian plane goes missing off Batam, body parts found

M28 Skytruck plane crash: Debris, body parts found in sea as all passengers feared dead

Authorities say the plane was carrying 13 people when it lost contact with air traffic control during a flight.

Dec 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

27kg of heroin seized from Malaysian drug dealer in joint raid by CNB, NCID

NCID received the tip-off from CNB about the drugs supplier who was believed to be supplying heroin to Singapore

Dec 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Caucasian runner dies during Standard Chartered Marathon

The half-marathon race is part of annual international marathon race and is held on the first Sunday of December

Dec 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China coal mine blast: Death toll rises to 32

A total of 181 workers were initially trapped underground and 149 of them were rescued

Dec 4, 2016

By Reuters

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

ZoukOut tickets scam: At least 23 Singaporeans fall victim to online fraud police say

Most victims used online marketplaces such as Carousell, Craigslist, Gumtree and Facebook.

Dec 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Philippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel

China rescues Filipino fishermen near disputed Scarborough shoal in South China Sea

This rescue move underlines the rapid changes in the relationship between the two nations over sovereignty.

Dec 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta braces for second anti-Ahok rally amid tight police vigil

22,000 police personnel have been deployed to keep a strict vigil and ensure law and order.

Dec 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China theme park building full-size Titanic replica 1,200 km from the sea

The new ship will be docked permanently on a reservoir in the Qijiang River in Sichuan province.

Dec 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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