Asia Pacific

FAST, world's largest radio telescope starts operating in China

World's largest radio telescope 'FAST' starts operating in China

The telescope will study the distribution of neutral hydrogen and seek to unlock answers on the evolution of the universe.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Philippines foreign minister asks other countries not to interfere in Duterte's drugs war

Yasay says Duterte won "an unprecedented and resounding electoral mandate" and had to deliver a change.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Footbridge collapses in south Jakarta collapses, 3 died

Indonesia: Footbridge collapse kills 3 in south Jakarta

Authorities say that even after the collapse the main structure of the bridge was still intact.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Fiji, no tsunami threat

Authorities say the earthquake occurred 20 minutes after a 6.3 magnitude quake hit 124km northwest of Tonga.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Singapore: PM Lee launches mobile app 'SGSecure' in fight against terrorism

SGSecure app will provide information and guidance to the public in case of a major crisis like a terrorist attack or fire accidents.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Philippines' Mindanao island

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says the deep tremor was located 69 km below the seabed.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippine President Duterte may visit Japan, China in late October

Japan foreign ministry confirms that plans were being made for Duterte's visit.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Bomb kills 3 police officers in Yala province

Thailand: Bomb attack kills 3 police officers in Yala province

Officials say the assailants detonated the bomb and fired on the police from the surrounding jungle.

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladeshi held in Malaysia met suspect involved in Dhaka cafe attack

The suspect met Andaleeb Ahmed, the terrorist involved in the Dhaka cafe attack, at his own restaurant in Bukit Bintang.

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

World's worst maintenance project? Section of China's Great Wall smeared with cement

According to reports the low-quality construction work complete destroyed the aesthetics of the wall

Sep 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Abu Sayyaf militants release Indonesian sailor kidnapped in Sulu sea

Authorities say they are not sure if any ransom was paid for the release.

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tokyo, no tsunami alert issued

The USGS says the epicentre of the quake was 226 km south-east of Tokyo

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cambodia PM vows to 'eliminate' opponents who protest

Cambodia: PM Hun Sen declares political 'ceasefire' amidst heightened tension

The critics say Hun Sen is scared of losing in the 2018 general elections.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian oil tanker carrying arrying 900,000 litres of diesel 'hijacked off Malaysia'

Indonesia detains fertiliser ship in Bali after officials suspect bomb plot

Authorities are trying to find out if the ship was on its way to the eastern island of Sulawesi, known for militant violence.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants 'hungry' for caliphate, says Duterte

Philippines: President Duterte to invite UN, EU to investigate drug trade killings

Duterte says strong measures are necessary to prevent the Philippines from becoming a "narco-state".

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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