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7 sailors missing after US destroyer, Philippine vessel collide off Japan; 3 injured

The collision between the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald and the ACX Crystal took place southwest of Yokosuka, Japan at about 2.30 am on Saturday.

Jun 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan PM Abe under fire over dealings claims in Kake scandal

This comes a few months after the conservative premier was forced to deny connections to a controversial director of a school.

Jun 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines jails overpopulated by 511%, say state auditors

The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that their findings cover all jails in the country that include district jails, municipal jails, extension jails and female dormitories.

Jun 16, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

China launches its first X-Ray space telescope to study black holes and pulsars

China launches first X-Ray space telescope to study black holes and pulsars

China has scheduled a launch of the core module of its manned space station in 2019, which will get into operation by 2022.

Jun 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Malaysia arrests 4 suspected ISIS militants in Perak and Sabah

The Inspector-General of Police says the police are still looking for other suspects connected to the ISIS.

Jun 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Deadly explosion rocks Chinese kindergarten and kills at least 8

Deadly explosion at Chinese kindergarten kills at least 8; dozens injured

The Chinese authorities have started an investigation of the blast that left victims bleeding and weeping on the ground.

Jun 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Maute terrorists using 2 mosques as hideouts to trigger communal tension

The Philippines military has reiterated that they will not bomb mosques as it is a place of worship and they have other ways how to finish off the terrorists.

Jun 16, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Registrations for Primary 1 starts from June 29; Check details here

The complete list of primary schools and vacancies available will be available on the official P1 registration website.

Jun 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australian journalist shot in neck in Philippines' Marawi City

The government's crisis management committee spokesman, Zia Alonto Adiong says Harvey was taken to the nearby city of Iligan for medical treatment.

Jun 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine lawmaker files impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte absent for 3 days, Philippines lawmakers ask for transparency on health

Opposition lawmakers Gary Alejano and Teddy Baguilat dared the president to explain his unusual absence from his ceremonial functions since Sunday.

Jun 15, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Civil servants in Singapore to get 0.5-month mid-year bonus

The lower-wage civil servants will receive a built-in wage increase of up to S$20 in their monthly salary, over and above their annual increment in 2017.

Jun 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

Philippines: Hundreds have been killed in besieged Marawi city, says politician

The military says 290 people have died in over three weeks of fighting, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers and 26 civilians.

Jun 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Heavy rainfall, landslides kill at least 156 in Bangladesh and India

These latest casualties come weeks after Cyclone Mora killed at least seven people and damaged tens of thousands of homes.

Jun 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines special envoy pushes joint oil drilling with China

De Venecia says the proposal was patterned from the oil drilling agreement introduced in the North Sea between Norway, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Jun 14, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine Vice President sees importance of US in fighting terror

Robredo appeals to the public to support the President Duterte's counter-terrorism campaign.

Jun 14, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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