Asia Pacific

Thailand rejects Singapore's request to extradite Holland Village bank robbery suspect

Thailand rejects Singapore's request to hand over Holland Village bank robbery suspect

Authorities say Roach might be deported back to Canada as he is an immigration offender in Thailand.

Aug 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan, third in 4 days

Japan hit by 6.0 magnitude earthquake, second jolt in two days

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake that had a depth of 10km did not trigger any tsunami threat.

Aug 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rio 2016: Schooling, Team Singapore to feature in special edition stamps

Rio Olympics 2016: Schooling, Team Singapore to feature in special edition stamps

The stamps will be available from August 29 at all post offices and the Singapore Philatelic Museum.

Aug 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits off north-eastern Japan

The buildings in Tokyo were shaken by the jolt, but there were no reports of damages or injuries.

Aug 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Thailand: Detainees are not involved in deadly tourist resort blasts, say police

Thai deputy national police spokesman Kissana Phatanacharoen says only one warrant of arrest was issued for a suspect in connection with the attacks.

Aug 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

China holds naval drills in Sea of Japan amid mounting tensions

Japanese media reports that Beijing has built a dock for its warships at a site, which Japan is developing as a military base.

Aug 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Capital city flooded after heavy rain

Jakarta flooded again, normal life comes to standstill

The Jakarta police took to twitter to keep the people updated about the situation.

Aug 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Second Indonesian hostage escapes from Abu Sayyaf militants in Philippines

Members of Abu Sayyaf group which is linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) captured 7 Indonesian tugboat crewmen on June 23

Aug 19, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore to hold talks with Indonesia about disputes, launch joint venture

PM Lee to inaugurate 2,200-hectare industrial estate in Java

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Singapore Prime Minister Lee will be attending the inaugural ceremony of the massive industrial estate.

Aug 19, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia covered in thick haze from forest burning in Indonesia

Indonesia forest fire brings back thick haze in Malaysia

On August 17, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Madius Tangau warned people of extremely dry weather conditions

Aug 19, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel

BRP Tubbataha is the first of 10 Philippine coast guard ships being built in Japan and supported by Japanese aid.

Aug 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Australia tourist towns; no threat of tsunami

USGS says the epicenter was about 54 kilometres off Bowen in Queensland state.

Aug 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Senator Leila de Lima, the head of the Senate panel on justice and human rights, will open a public inquiry into drug-related killings next week.

Aug 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Teen arrested for allegedly vandalising national flags and emblems

Singapore: Police arrest teen for allegedly vandalising national flags and emblems

The residents of Parkstone Drive, Goodman Road and Crescent Road were among those people who complained about such incidents.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Philippines: Indonesian crewman escapes from Abu Sayyaf militants after death threats

Mohammad Safyan escapes by swimming out to sea after the extremists threatened to cut his head off.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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