Asia Pacific

Philippines: I will have to confront Abu Sayyaf, says Duterte

Philippines: Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf of 'day of reckoning', says will confront group

Duterte also said that he negotiated for the release of Flor with the help of the Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan II.

Jun 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia bans ships from sailing to the Philippines in view of Abu Sayyaf threat

The Transport Ministry issues notice in response to the latest kidnapping of the seven Indonesian sailors in Sulu.

Jun 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf militants releases Filipina hostage kidnapped with Canadians Robert Hall, John Ridsdel

Abu Sayyaf releases Filipina hostage Marites Flor held in Sulu

The militants killed John Ridsdel in April as the ransom deadline lapsed and later they executed Flor's partner Robert Hall.

Jun 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 17 people injured in a 3-vehicle accident on AYE

Singapore: 17 people injured in accident involving 3 vehicles on AYE

The injured passengers were travelling in one of the lorries.

Jun 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Abu Sayyaf kidnaps 7 Indonesian crewmen in Philippines waters, demand RM 20 million ransom

The TB Charles Boat departed Samarinda on June 4 with 13 crewmen and was expected to return by June 27.

Jun 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Free early morning MRT rides extended to June 2017

The scheme allows the commuters, who end their journey before 7.45 am on weekdays to ride for free at 18 designated MRT stations.

Jun 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia: Widodo visits Natuna in 'clear message' to China; to hold cabinet meeting in warship

"We want to show that Indonesia is a big country and we have to show this physically," Widodo says.

Jun 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

Kim Jong Un says has missile capability to attack Americans in Pacific theatre

The new Hwasong-10 missile has a range of more than 3,000 km, meaning all of Japan and the US territory of Guam are within reach.

Jun 23, 2016

By Reuters

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng, husband of Ai Takagi, to plead guilty to sedition charges

The 27-year-old editor and his wife, Ai Takagi were charged with eight counts under Sedition Act.

Jun 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines troops kill 3 Abu Sayyaf militants in Sulu

16 government soldiers have been wounded during a clash in Patikul town, Sulu.

Jun 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean ballistic missile, suspected to be Musudan, crashes after liftoff

North Korea conducts back-to-back tests of powerful new mid-range missile

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani says the missile launch is a "grave provocative action".

Jun 22, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Severe floods in South China kills 22 people, 20 still missing

Severe floods in South China kill 22; more than 20 missing

Around 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate their houses in provinces including Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Yunnan, Zhejiang and Anhui.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia floods: Death toll rises to 47 in Central Java, many still missing

Heavy showers have damaged thousands of houses, forcing the residents to leave.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 54-year-old man becomes first to donate liver to a complete stranger

Singapore: 54-year-old man donates liver to teenage girl

The 10-hour long transplant surgery was done this year at the National University Hospital in March.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Flash floods, landslides kill 35 in Indonesia, dozens missing

Indonesian President Joko Widodo says in a tweet the government would offer all assistance to the victims.

Jun 20, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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