Asia Pacific

Super Typhoon Haima causes landfall in northern Philippines; thousands of people evacuated

Super Typhoon Haima makes landfall in Philippines, thousands evacuated

Haima could be as destructive as the catastrophic super typhoon Haiyan that killed more than 7,350 people in 2013.

Oct 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand prosecutes more people under infamous lese majeste after King's death

What's Thailand's lese majeste law?

Oct 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Military helicopter crashes in southern Vietnam; 3 dead

Death toll in defence aviation accidents this year touches 14 this year.

Oct 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Singapore: Biker dies after lorry runs over him in heavy rains

33-year-old driver has been arrested for driving with negligence and causing the death.

Oct 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore launchs first trial of driverless buses in Jurong West

Singapore begins trial of driverless buses in Jurong West

Singapore hopes driverless vehicles will encourage residents to use more public transport.

Oct 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore bans use of harmful Longred Oyster-x and LifeSparks pain pills

The makers of Oyster-x say it contains oyster powder that improves circulation.

Oct 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

'China may give access to Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal'

China's demand from the Philippines, if any, is not clear yet in exchange for the fishing concession.

Oct 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes north of Indonesia's Java

There were no reports of any immediate casualties and property damage.

Oct 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnam: Prime Minister orders military to hunt for missing helicopter

Vietnam PM orders hunt after another military helicopter goes missing

The government says Airbus EC 130 T2 helicopter was carrying an instructor and two trainee pilots when it disappeared.

Oct 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Beautician gets jailed for abusing, biting cab driver

According to reports, the accused was drunk when she attacked the cab driver.

Oct 18, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

Rohingya crisis: 'Latest violence marks predictable escalation in genocidal process'

Myanmar says 30 guerilla fighters killed in clashes after Rakhine border raids

Presidential office says border attacks were carried out by Aqa Mul Mujahidin.

Oct 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore: nuTonomy car collides with lorry, no report of injuries

Singapore: Self-driving NuTonomy car collides with lorry, no reports of injuries

The company says the car was operating with two engineers onboard and travelling slowly.

Oct 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Facebook

President Widodo says Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea conflicts

President Jokowi in Papua to inaugurate new airport, launch fuel scheme

The President is also scheduled to witness the operation preparations for Air Tractor AT-802 in Yahukimo.

Oct 18, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Growing old is one of the biggest worries among 8 in 10 Singaporeans : Survey

Growing old is one of the biggest worries among 8 in every 10 Singaporeans: Survey

The survey shows financial worries of running out of savings are the next in the list.

Oct 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Philippine President Duterte open to military exercise with China, but not with US

Duterte vows not to surrender sovereignty or deviate from the July ruling regarding the South China Sea issue.

Oct 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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