Asia Pacific

South Korean actor, Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

Singapore organises Remembrance Day to pay tribute to martyrs

The British High Commissioner Scott Wightman and Commander Andy Lamb leaded the tribute at the Kranji War Memorial.

Nov 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Iranian man sets Filipina girlfriend on fire in Japanese restaurant

Police are treating the case as attempted murder and have advised both of them to stay away from each other.

Nov 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Shanghai Disneyland now open for all its visitors

Chinese couple arrested for massive flower heist in Shanghai Disneyland

Police says more than 10 suspects were detained since September in connection to flower theft near Disneyland.

Nov 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese coast guard ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles, second time in a week

Chinese ships sail near disputed Senkaku islands after Japan lodges protest

Japan says four ships entered at around 10.30 am and left within two hours.

Nov 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Java governor Ganjar Pranowo reveals measures to preserve Javanese language

The governor also urges employees in Central Java to dress up in cultural clothing on the 15th of every month.

Nov 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, no tsunami threat

The authorities say there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

Nov 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta wraps up secret beauty pageant for transgenders amid threat from hardliners

Audiences were asked not to share images of the event on social media.

Nov 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

SHOCKING: Chinese zoo under fire for keeping husky dog in wolf enclosure

A video of the dog limping in the wolves' enclosure went viral and drew severe criticism.

Nov 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesian Navy seizes used 'SAF' camouflage uniforms found among smuggled goods in Batam

Indonesian navy seizes truckload of Singapore army camouflage uniforms

Investigating officers are questioning the boat captain and truck drivers in Tanjung Pinang, Batam.

Nov 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia bans ships from sailing to the Philippines

Vietnamese cargo ship, crew abducted off southern Philippines in suspected Abu Sayyaf strike

Military spokesman Filemon Tan said that they have already launched a manhunt fo the missing crew

Nov 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

'They won't quit until they destroy me,' says De Lima after NBI drug charges

'They won't quit until they destroy me,' says Leila de Lima as NBI presses drug charges

The National Bureau of Investigation charges 17 more respondents along with the senator.

Nov 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Gay couple wins custody battle against Thai surrogate mother creating a big day for LGBT rights

Taiwan set to become first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Gay and lesbian relationships were encouraged and found acceptance in the country from the 1990's.

Nov 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

In Pictures: Innocent people at risk as Philippines deadly drug war rages on [GRAPHIC WARNING]

Nearly 3,800 people have been killed in President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign against drugs.

Nov 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand cancels, reschedules flights ahead of lantern festival

Floating Lantern Festival: Thailand cancels, reschedules flights in northern regions

Thai Airways International says it would cancel some round trip flights from the Thai capital Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

Nov 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Alibaba Singles' Day sales reach US$5b in first hour

Alibaba Singles' Day 2016: US$5 bln sales in 1st hour; know all about biggest online shopping event

Alibaba says 84 percent of sales in the first two hours were ordered through mobile devices.

Nov 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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