Asia Pacific

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

Bengawan Solo boat tragedy: Bodies of seven students recovered from river in Java

Rescue teams have found all seven bodies of the students who went missing after their boat overturned in the Bengawan Solo river.

Oct 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Three Indonesian hostages freed by Abu Sayyaf reunite with families

The authorities said those three men were a part of a group of sailors, who were abducted in June by the bandits.

Oct 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

North Korea to test nuclear-tipped ICBM after claiming clean warhead re-entry

'Chinese think tanks considering removal of North Korea's Kim Jong-Un from power'

Global Times discusses possibility of Beijing making contributions to "destroying the nuclear capability" of North Korea.

Oct 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia: Raging fire destroys several houses in Jakarta, 116 people homeless

Raging fire destroys several houses in east Jakarta; more than 100 homeless

Nearly 30 buildings, occupied by 44 families, were razed by the fire that raged from midnight till 4am.

Oct 7, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: Man killed by crocodile while fishing in Sabah

Mr Long and his friends went to the Kg Langkon River in Sabah's Kota Marudu district for fishing.

Oct 7, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia confirms plane debris part of MH 370; legal consequences widen

Establishment of the circumstances of MH 370s loss is more of a matter of legal consequences than closure to families.

Oct 7, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Indonesia defies China to hold large scale military drills off Natuna coast

Indonesian President Joko Widodo watched the drills from Ranai, the capital of the Natuna Islands archipelago.

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

12 Thai nationals and five Americans arrested in Minneapolis after a nation-wide crackdown.

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines deadly blast: At least 14 killed, Duterte says explosion was an act of terrorism

Duterte's first report card shows Philippines loves 'trash talking' president

About 76 percent of voting-age Philippines citizens say they are satisfied with President's first three months in office

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singaporean cabin crew arrested in Bali over drug possession

The 42-year-old man faces a jail term of up to 15 years if found guilty.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore diver dies of sting ray attack

A typical sting ray attack doesn't kill people but the victims can die if they are stung in the chest, which triggers a cardiac arrest.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted for democracy protests

Thailand 'detains' Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong; China's role under scanner

Media reports say Joshua Wong was detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday night.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

US Veep debate: Mike Pence calls Russia's Putin a 'small and bullying leader'

CNN/ORC snap poll declares Pence the winner with 48 percent support, compared with Kaine's 42 percent.

Oct 5, 2016

By Reuters

Singapore: Man posts intellectually disabled woman's nude photo online with nasty comment

'Boyfriend' jailed after mentally challenged woman's nude photos circulated online

The man befriended the victim and pursued her to be his girlfriend and sent nude pictures to his friend.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta police on hunt for billboard porn operator

Jakarta police on manhunt after explicit porn played on billboard instead of ad

Jakarta police say 10 people questioned.after porn clip broadcast on billboard.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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