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Japan: Fire breaks out at Japan's iconic Tsukiji fish market; no reports of injury

The fire was in Tsukiji's "outer" market, but, the Tsukiji "inner" market was not affected.

Aug 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

U.S. bans travel to North Korea from Sept. 1

The North Korea travel ban comes after the death of U.S. tourist Otto Warmbier, who suffered brain damage while under arrest in North Korea.

Aug 3, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Asean countries willing to have talks with China to avoid clashes

The ASEAN diplomats wanted to hold the talks to discuss the guidelines on non aggression with Asia's superpower, China.

Aug 2, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Own an e-bike? Here's all you need to know to get it registered

E-bike users have until January 31 next year to register their devices and affix them with a number plate.

Aug 2, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Philippines: Security beefed up, cops on high alert ahead of ASEAN meeting

The Philippines is expecting 1,700 VIP delegates for this year's Asean meeting.

Aug 1, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Armed robbery at Western Union branch in Ubi; second in two days

The police says that no one was injured in the incident.

Aug 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

US detects 'highly unusual' North Korean submarine activity: Report

This comes just a few days after North Korea conducted an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test.

Aug 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Two people injured after fire breaks out in residential unit at Tiong Poh Road

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says that the fire was put out with one water jet.

Jul 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More than 80 injured after Typhoon Nesat sweeps across Taiwan, dozens trapped

As of Sunday morning, the government said about 360,000 households had their electricity restored.

Jul 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

China: Elderly woman undergoes plastic surgery to evade $5 million debt

Xinhua reports that the woman financed her plastic surgery using borrowed bank cards.

Jul 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches the island

Typhoon Nesat: Taiwan issues warning as first storm of the year approaches

The authorities have warned of torrential rain in the eastern and southern counties and the tropical storm is expected to dump as much as 900ml of water in some areas.

Jul 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese woman allegedly raped thrice on the eve of Chinese New Year

SHOCKING: Grandfather along with father, 3 cousins rape minor Malaysian girl; accused charged

The minor Malaysian girl was raped by grandfather, father and cousins in a village in Limbang between November 2016 and June 2017.

Jul 29, 2017

By Bihu Ray

UN warns of sanctions after north Korea rocket launch

North Korea tests another ICBM, claims all of US in strike range

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the midnight launch of the missile on Friday night.

Jul 29, 2017

By Reuters

SHOCKING: Two giant panda dragged, thrown by keepers in China

The two pandas are said to be popular as Rourou and Manman.

Jul 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistan seeks return of helicopter crash hostages from Afghan Taliban

Pakistan Supreme Court disqualifies PM Nawaz Sharif from office

It is the second time in Pakistan's 70-year history that the Supreme Court has disqualified a sitting prime minister.

Jul 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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