Asia Pacific

Pokemon Go: Singapore police issue road safety reminder for players in Hougang area

Police say the residents living in the area seemed pretty unhappy due to late-night gatherings.

Aug 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia arrests 13 people with suspected link to Isis cells

Malaysia: Police arrest 9 ISIS suspects including Puchong militants across 4 states

The police tracked down another suspected ISIS member, whose cell had received orders from Muhammad Wanndy, a known Malaysian ISIS fighter in Syria.

Aug 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore thanks Indonesia for arresting suspects over Marina Bay attack plot

Both the nations have agreed on the importance of strengthening mutual cooperation to counter the rising terrorism threats.

Aug 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Police arrest two after series of blasts in tourist spots

Prayut Chan-o-cha condemned the attack and ordered an official investigation.

Aug 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Pokemon GO: How to find rarest Pokemons in secret locations via custom maps

Pokemon Go: Singaporean company ready to pay you for playing the game!

Singaporean social marketplace Funzing announced the "first ever Pokémon job in the world".

Aug 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

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

Analysts say the separatist insurgents might be responsible for the blasts, although no group has claimed the responsibility yet.

Aug 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

10 inmates die, warden injured in Philippine jail blast

Police said that the inmates killed in the blast were facing drug cases, including two alleged Chinese drug dealers.

Aug 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Major earthquake of 7.2 magnitude strikes off Vanuatu, tsunami alert issued

Major earthquake of 7.2 magnitude strikes Pacific off Vanuatu, tsunami alert issued

Initially, the quake recorded a magnitude of 7.6 but later it was downgraded.

Aug 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China explosion: 21 killed in pipeline blast in Chentral China, five injured

China: 21 killed in pipeline blast in Hubei province, five others injured

The local government says the cause of the explosion was being investigated.

Aug 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Safety lapse in work site, an Indian worker dies in Tampines

Bombs in Thai resort kill one, injure nine, including foreigners: Police

The explosions happened ahead of a public holiday on Friday to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit.

Aug 12, 2016

By Reuters

Japan warns China of deteriorating relations over East China Sea dispute

Japan wants "high- level" talks with China regarding this "intrusion" issue which is continuing despite Tokyo's protest.

Aug 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: Woman found dead at Bank of Singapore in Raffles Place

The Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedics pronounced the woman, who was in her 40s, dead at the scene.

Aug 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrest 5 men for rioting in Tiong Bahru

According to reports, a man got thrashed by the rioters after a heated argument.

Aug 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

South China Sea dispute: Philippines rejected China's offer of bilateral talks

Vietnam moves new rocket launchers into disputed South China Sea

Vietnam's Foreign Ministry said the information was "inaccurate", without elaborating.

Aug 10, 2016

By Reuters

Taiwan's Singapore envoy resigns after criticised for drunk driving, says he feels guilty

Chiang, in a statement, said that he is sorry for causing trouble to the government.

Aug 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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