Asia Pacific

Malaysia, Philippines verifying reports on abduction of four Malaysians off Sabah

Malaysia: Police arrest 4 terror suspects, including 3 foreigners

Police say those arrested include a Bangladeshi restaurant owner, a Nepali citizen, a Moroccan man and a Malaysian chauffer.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea facilities

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea military installations

The defence ministry and coast guard of Taiwan says details about the structures are highly confidential.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte bursts into rant against European Union over drug war

Duterte says European Union members had "guilt feelings" over the atrocities they committed in the past.

Sep 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese billionaire's son buys 8 iPhone 7 smartphones for his dog

Coco's own verified Weibo account shows him happily posing with his new iPhone collection.

Sep 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 10 dead, 3 missing in floods, landslides in West Java

Indonesia floods: Death toll rises to 26, several remain missing

Authorities set up emergency shelters and temporary kitchens to assist those rendered homeless.

Sep 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Typhoon Malakas lashes Japan, thousands evacuated

The typhoon made landfall in Japan's southernmost main island Kyushu on Tuesday

Sep 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

Japan is trying to "confuse" South China Sea situation, says China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang says countries in that region a general agreement to resolve conflicts through talks between the parties directly involved in it.

Sep 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cambodia PM vows to 'eliminate' opponents who protest against govt crackdown

Hun Sen says the foreign countries had no right to criticise his administration.

Sep 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

President Duterte to extend Philippine drug war by six months as he 'cannot kill them all'

Duterte says launching the crackdown was like letting "a worm out of the can".

Sep 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: At least 12 died after boat capsizes on Chao Phraya River

Thailand: Boat accident on Chao Phraya river kills at least 12

Rewat Prasong, deputy governor of Ayutthaya province says nearly 37 people were injured in the accident.

Sep 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf militants in Philippines release Norwegian hostage

Philippines: Norwegian hostage freed by Abu Sayyaf to meet Duterte

Major Filemon Tan, local military spokesman says the Norwegian hostage was taken to a military camp for medical check-up and debriefing.

Sep 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants release three Indonesian hostages kidnapped near Lahad Datu

The spokesman of the Moro National Liberation Front says the three Indonesian would be turned over to the government on Sunday.

Sep 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Minister Wiranto says ASEAN remains Indonesia's foreign policy priority

Wiranto says Indonesia would focus more on the G20 cooperation with major economies.

Sep 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China issues yellow alert for Typhoon Malakas; secong typhoon in a week

China issues yellow alert for Typhoon Malakas, second storm in a week

Authorities say heavy rainfall will sweep parts of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces on the Chinese mainland.

Sep 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants 'hungry' to establish caliphate, says Duterte

The Philippine defence department says there were no formal links between the group and ISIS.

Sep 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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