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One killed as bomb explodes on train in southern Thailand, three injured

Thailand: One killed, three injured after bomb explodes in train

The train blast comes a day after the peace talks between Thailand's military government and Muslim separatists.

Sep 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.1magnitude earthquake strikes the southern Philippines

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Philippines

Authorities say the tremor was felt in Butuan and Cagayan de Oro, major cities in north-eastern Mindanao.

Sep 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Namtheun: Japan on high alert for yet another typhoon

Typhoon Namtheun: Japan on high alert for yet another storm

Authorities say Typhoon Namtheun was heading north towards the southern main island of Kyushu with gusts of up to 198 kmh.

Sep 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Runaway bus kills elderly woman in Singapore

The police say the accident took place at the junction of Bukit Panjang Ring Road and Bukit Panjang Road.

Sep 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Philippines: Night market blast kills 14 in Davao City

Although no group has claimed responsibility yet but Duterte says it could possibly be a reprisal from extremists.

Sep 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Thailand: Separatists deny role in bomb attacks as peace talk ends

Separatists say that they would surely consider the creation of "safety zones" which is proposed by the Thai government.

Sep 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand, tsunami alert issued

Authorities say the region experienced a swarm of aftershocks, several of nearly 6.0 magnitude, for many hours

Sep 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines presidential elections

Philippines wants compulsory drug tests for college admissions

Authorities say that people who would be tested positive could go through rehabilitation before they are allowed to get admission to college.

Sep 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippines: President Duterte sympathises with drug courier, hopes to help her

Duterte is all set to visit Indonesia as a part of his ASEAN trip.

Sep 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

9 Singaporeans injured after bus overturns on way back from Malaysia

The police are investigating whether the accident was due to reckless driving or mechanical problems.

Sep 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Singapore: Fire breaks out at Orchard Towers; no reports of injury

Singapore Civil Defence Force spokesperson says an investigation is ongoing to find out the cause of the fire.

Aug 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Rabaul in Papua New Guinea

The United States Geological Survey says the epicentre of the quake was located 89 km north-east of Rabaul.

Aug 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan elderly home

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan old age home

Authorities say Typhoon Lionrock dumped heavy rainfall in northern Japan leading to floods and triggered power outages.

Aug 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Philippines urges China to recognise South China Sea ruling

Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay says they are trying to convince China on the UN-backed tribunal ruling.

Aug 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Strong typhoon expected to hit on northeast Japan

Typhoon Lionrock expected to hit northeast Japan

A strong typhoon is on course to hit on the northeastern part of Japan on Tuesday afternoon.

Aug 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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