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Japan denies China's claim of 'dangerous and unprofessional conduct' by fighter jets

Japan denies China claim of 'dangerous' fighter sorties during routine drill

Japan vows to keep an eye on Chinese military and protect country's land, sea and air space.

Dec 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Frustrated Chinese mother kills daughters after failing to give birth to a boy

The mother attacked her five daughters with a kitchen knife after she failed to give birth to a son

Dec 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: 33 people go missing while climbing Mount Brik in Sarawak

A report was lodged with the police after the climbers failed to return from the trekking on Sunday.

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Islamic State leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan killed in US strike

Jakarta presidential palace attack plot: Mastermind is Isis leader behind January bombing

Mastermind Bahrun Naim also carried out the Jl. MH Thamrin blast at central Jakarta on 14 January

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Riau air crash: Forensic experts identify 5 victims with DNA tests

Riau air crash: 5 victims identified after DNA tests

Authorities say the rescue operations are expected to end on Monday.

Dec 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PSLE results to be released on November 24

N-Level results to be declared next Monday; how to submit polytechnic applications

Authorities say the school candidates can obtain their result slips from their respective schools from 2 pm onwards.

Dec 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnaps two more Indonesians; 4th incident in two weeks

Malaysia: 2 Nigerian students missing after boat capsizes in Miri national park

Rescue operation is underway with the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Department and the police

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta police foil State Palace attack plot, detonate powerful bomb

Police believe that the bomb was prepared to attack the State Palace in Central Jakarta.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Human rights activists support Ahok amidst cry for his arrest in blasphemy case

Human rights activists argue that Ahok is being penalised for a crime he did not commit

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Kuala Lumpur: Fleeing robbers leave behind pistol in luxury watch store

The burglars fled in a Mercedes-Benz car after making off with some of the watches.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Twin bombing outside Istanbul soccer stadium kills 29, wounds 166

President Tayyip Erdogan described the blasts as a terrorist attack on police and civilians.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia falling behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English proficiency

Indonesia is given the 32nd position in the list of comprising of 72 countries in the list made after the survey

Dec 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta cyanide coffee murder: Jessica appeals 20-year jail sentence

Jessica was sentenced to 20 years in prison after she was found guilty of killing her friend Mirna with Cyanide-laced coffee

Dec 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta police tightens security before Ahok blasphemy trial begins

The trial will start from 13 December at the old Central Jakarta Court building.

Dec 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Vietnam dredges on disputed reef in South China Sea

Vietnam starts dredging work on disputed reef in South China Sea

Authorities say several vessels were found in a carved out embankment on the reef's edge.

Dec 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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