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China to return seized U.S. drone, says Washington 'hyping up' incident

China seized the drone, known as an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), on 15 December

Dec 18, 2016

By Reuters

Malaysia: Cigarettes, beer worth RM870,840 seized at Sarawak customs

Police said the goods were shipped from Singapore and were imported by a non-existent company

Dec 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia, Vietnam voices concern about reports of China's military installations in South China Sea

Malaysia, Vietnam voice concern over Chinese military installations in South China Sea

The defence minister of Malaysia says he would seek clarification in writing from his Chinese counterpart.

Dec 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans recieve fake SPF letters; police warn public

Police says the public should verify the authenticity of the letter by contacting the respective police divisions.

Dec 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnam: Comedian Minh Beo gets away with 18-month jail for sex with minor on audition ruse

Beo, whose real name is Minh Quang Hong, was arrested on 24 March after he was charged with three different offences

Dec 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Smoked! China orders 1,200 Beijing factories to cut output or shut down over pollution

Red alert was issued by environmental authorities on 16 December after air quality deteriorated.

Dec 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Man dies after being pinned under taxi on Singapore road

The police have arrested the male taxi driver for causing death by a negligent act.

Dec 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines President Duterte addresses thousands of Filipinos in Singapore

Duterte slams his critics and human rights groups during his speech.

Dec 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore orders closure of Swiss bank BSI linked to 1MDB

1MDB scandal: Former director of Singapore's BSI Bank pleads guilty

Yvonne Seah Yew Foong was aware of the transactions but she never reported those to the authorities.

Dec 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Srilanka, Malaysia call for strict measures against terrorism during Maithripala's visit

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena visited Malaysia on a three-day trip and was received by PM Najib Razak

Dec 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan: Prince Mikasa, oldest imperial family member, dies at 100

Japan: Emperor Akihito cancels duties due to cold, fever

The 82-year-old emperor will be taking rest during the weekends at the Imperial Palace.

Dec 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

China holds first live-fire drills in Bohai Sea with aircraft carrier, warships

Authorities say the drills were aimed to test the equipment and troop training levels.

Dec 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Climbers die while descending Mount Everest

Indonesia: 13 stranded Malaysian climbers rescued from mountain in Aceh

It was reported that the climbers were found near Kulit Manis 2 Camp at 3.30 pm local time.

Dec 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Beijing issues red alert as air quality worsens to dangerous levels

Experts say the smog was created due to an accumulation of massive air pollution in Beijing and its surrounding areas.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abduction report of 4 Malaysians in the Sulu waters mere rumour

Debtors batter Singapore chef with baseball bats in Johor Baru

Fong was given more than 30 stitches for the wound on his head and was on drips.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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