Asia Pacific

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 starts smoking on board, prompting evacuation of US plane

Singapore Airlines bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 onboard, Qantas follows suit

The ban will be in effect from 12am on 16 October.

Oct 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Samsung

Typhoon Megi to cause landfall in Taiwan; thousands evacuated

Typhoon Sarika: Thousands evacuated after 'very powerful' storm hits Philippines

The storm battered the island with torrential rain and strong winds, evacuating thousands.

Oct 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Typhoon Mindulle, Kompasu to hit Japan back-to-back: JMA

Typhoon Sarika: Philippines braces for 'the most damaging' storm of the year

Officials warned residents of possible flooding and landslides in several parts of the country.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Beijing issues yellow alert following thick fog cover in city: NMC

Beijing's Air Quality Index (AQI) went up to 213 on Saturday morning.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Australia: Man dies after mountain bike crash in Tathra

The man was riding the bike when the mishap happened, said police.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Great Barrier Reef: What is the truth behind the death of world's largest coral wonder? [PHOTOS]

Experts argue that what has actually happened is a massive bleaching event but it is too soon to declare the reef as dead.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Woman jailed for cheating boss of $1.3million by duplicating signature

Lim Hoon Choo has been sentenced to jail for 12 years after she admitted to two charges of criminal breach of trust.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jurong West Fire: Suspect held for setting styrofoam boxes ablaze

The fire completely destroyed a wet market and two coffee shops at Block 493.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Xi Jinping arrives in Bangladesh with generous investment plans

Xi is the first Chinese President to visit Bangladesh in 30 years.

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

No longer American puppet, will Rodrigo Duterte park Philippines in Chinese stable?

'We cannot win that ... Even if we get angry, we'll just be putting on airs. We can't beat China'

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Tributes pour in for Thai monarch Bhumibol; son Vajiralongkorn in line to succeed

World leaders say the world's longest-reigning monarch was the champion of his people

Oct 14, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Man charged with stabbing former wife with 18cm-long knife

The prosecution pushed for an adjournment as the courts awaits a medical report on the victim.

Oct 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore, Australia sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to strengthen bilateral ties

Singapore, Australia sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to boost bilateral ties

CSP is a landmark pact that is expected to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries

Oct 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Three South Koreans found shot dead in Philippines amid string of killings

The bodies of two men and a woman, all older than 40, had gunshot wounds on their heads.

Oct 13, 2016

By Reuters

Malaysian Sultans start conclave to elect next King

Who will be next king of Malaysia? Sultans of Kelantan and Pahang lead race

Nine regional Sultans have the right to choose the next king.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

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