Asia Pacific

Knife attack kills 19 at Japan disability centre, official says

Knife attack kills 19 at Japan disability centre, suspect arrested

Police have arrested Satoshi Uematsu, a 26-year-old former employee at the facility in Sagamihara

Jul 26, 2016

By Reuters

A woman cries as she holds a pig rescued from a flooded farm in Xiaogan, Hubei Province, China

Heavy rainfall and flood in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated

Jul 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

China calls for tension over South China Sea to be toned down

China calls for resolving tensions over South China Sea

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) members supports China's views to resolve the conflicts bilaterally.

Jul 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A storekeeper puts on her make-up at her store in Jagalchi Market in Busan

Busan is South Korea's second largest city.

Jul 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore: 22-year-old man arrested for cheating of money via dating app

The suspect will be charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 in Court for cheating.

Jul 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pokemon Go: Singapore government to monitor impact of the game on society

Yaacob Ibrahim, the Minister for Communications and Information says the government they will study the game very carefully.

Jul 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

Johor boat tragedy: 14 Indonesians killed, 12 remain missing

The authorities say the incident occurred when the passengers were trying to sneak out of Malaysia.

Jul 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Police charge eight-year-olds with obstruction in the referendum process

Thai police charge eight-year-old girls with obstruction in the referendum process

The girls were charged of destroying public property by tearing down the lists which were posted outside a school.

Jul 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Heavy rainfall and flood in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated

The central bank of China issued a statement on Friday declaring it would provide financial support for flooded areas.

Jul 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan makes pitch for high-speed shinkansen bullet train in Singapore

Japan intensified its sales pitch for the shinkansen bullet train in Singapore safety record

Jul 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Detainees are suspected of taking orders from Muhammad Wanndy Mohamed Jedi to launch attacks.

Jul 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australia: Body unnoticed in Hungry Jack's outlet for days

Australia: Corpse lay undiscovered in Hungry Jack's outlet for days

The body was discovered on Monday in a locked cubicle at the Hungry Jack's outlet in a suburb of Perth.

Jul 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea Air Koryo flight makes emergency landing in China

North Korean Air Koryo flight makes emergency landing in China

The plane enroute to Beijing from Pyongyang was forced to land after smoke appeared in the cabin.

Jul 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pokémon Go: Indonesians ignore government's Pokémon ban, continues to enjoy the game

PT XL Axiata Tbk, Indonesian telecommunication service provider is offering a 20 percent discount for 4G data packages to "take advantage of the Pokemon GO trend".

Jul 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Najib describes Dr Mahathir's call as 'unreasonable'

Malaysia: Opposition presses harder for Najib's scalp after US lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

The US Justice Department seized more than US$1 billion (S$1.35 billion) worth assets, including luxury real estate and a jet.

Jul 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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