Asia Pacific

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Indonesia: Batam on high alert after 6 suspects arrested over Singapore attack plot

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean saYS the police and other security agencies in Singapore have also increased both inland and border security measures.

Aug 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China asks Singapore to "respect" its position on South China Sea ruling

China asks Singapore to respect Beijing's position on South China Sea ruling

The Chinese government urges Singapore to respect the general agreement that it has reached with Asean.

Aug 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Singapore Marina Bay attack plot: Arrested suspects linked to Jakarta bombings mastermind

Officials believe Bahrun Naim wanted to set up an IS "province" in the Southeast Asia region, including Indonesia, the southern Philippines, southern Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Aug 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former President SR Nathan's vital signs are stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

Former President SR Nathan's vital signs stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

PM Lee also extended his support to Nathan's family and thanked people for their good wishes.

Aug 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea and China

Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea, China about warlike attitude

Tomomi Inada singled out North Korean provocations and Chinese use of "force" in territorial disputes in the review.

Aug 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Man arrested for city hall bomb threat

Indonesia: Police arrest 6 militants for planning attack on Singapore's Marina Bay

The police have identified the group as "KGR @ Katibah GR" which is accused of harbouring two Uighurs.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China forms anti-terror alliance with Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan

China forms anti-terror alliance with Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Military leaders from the four nations discusses the challenges they are facing to battle the Islamist militants.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 11 fishermen missing as high waves hit Cilacap

Indonesia: 11 fishermen missing as high waves hit Cilacap in Java

A massive search operation has been launched to locate the missing fishermen.

Aug 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore police alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating police officers

Singapore: Police alert public on rising phone scams, ask to avoid+65 999 phone calls

The police urges the public to call the hotline at 1800 255 0000 if they have any information regarding these scams.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore's new bus operator Go-Ahead to start services on Sept 4

The firm will start with 13 bus services and later it will introduce 11 more routes on September 18.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Philippines urges fishermen to avoid disputed waters after China warns of 'penalties'

Manila says ground reality is difficult though the tribunal's ruling is clear.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe appoints Inada as defence minister, retains finance and foreign ministers

Abe also appointed a new LDP executive line-up. Toshihiro Nikai was appointed as LDP secretary general.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Philippines: Police kill six in anti-drug operation

The police have seized at least 17 firearms and rifle grenades from Rolando Espinosa's house in the central town of Albuera.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Three volcanoes erupt, several flights disrupted

Indonesia: Three volcanoes erupt, several flights disrupted

Sultan Babullah airport in Ternate remained shut down on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

North Korea ballistic missile lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo

North Korea ballistic missile lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the launch as a "grave threat" to the island country.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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