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2 Singaporeans charged in Australia for dealing with criminal proceeds

2 Singaporeans arrested in Australia after largest cash haul at Adelaide airport

The Australian Federal Police says both of them appeared before the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday.

Dec 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Deadly flooding in Thailand kills 14, water spreads to 12 provinces

After King Adulyadej death, deadly floods hit Thailand tourism in peak season

This year the tourism ministry expects a record 32.4 million arrivals in the country.

Dec 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Motorcyclist finds infant girl by roadside in Johor Bahru

The infant was immediately taken to a nearby hospital where the doctors said that she was born less than 24 hours earlier.

Dec 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jayalalithaa dies: Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan to travel to India to pay tribute

A press release from the Foreign Affairs ministry said Vivian Balakrishnan will travel to India

Dec 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jayalalithaa Jayaram: What makes the actor-turned-politician from Tamil Nadu an immortal leader

Jayalalithaa breathed her last on Monday after suffering from cardiac arrest.

Dec 6, 2016

By Akshay Ramesh

Shinzo Abe to visit Pearl Harbour 75 years after bombing changed course of World War II

Abe also expressed regret to the US congress about Japan's involvement in World War Two last year.

Dec 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

India: Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa dies aged 68 after suffering cardiac arrest

The AIADMK supremo was admitted to Apollo Hospital on 22 September after she complained of fever and dehydration

Dec 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Ri Sol-ju, wife of Kim Jong-un, ends mysterious absence; in public after 9 months

In 2015 Ri Sol-ju was not seen for five months at a stretch.

Dec 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines VP Leni Robredo resigns after Duterte 'bans her from cabinet meetings'

Philippines VP Leni Robredo quits cabinet after Duterte bans her from cabinet meetings

While Robredo will quit the cabinet, she will remain as the vice president.

Dec 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Thais celebrate late King Bhumibol's birthday by mass gathering

Thais celebrate late King Bhumibol's birthday with gathering on Bangkok bridge

On Oct 13, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, passed away in a hospital at the age of 88.

Dec 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Manala people: Remote Indian village of Alexander the Great's descendants, grow cannabis to live

Manala is situated among the remote mountains of India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh

Dec 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

25-year-old woman dies after falling from Punggol flat

The police says investigations are going on to find out the exact cause of the accident.

Dec 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

Indonesia: Search on for fishermen missing in Karawang waters

The fishermen went missing after their boats collided with each other in the waters of Karawang Regency

Dec 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

At least 11 killed, more than 75 injured in fire at Karachi's Regent Plaza hotel

11 killed, 75 injured in blaze at Karachi hotel with no fire exit or fire alarm

The authorities have evacuated the hotel completely as a part of safety measures.

Dec 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert

The authorities say the quake did not trigger any tsunami alert and there were no immediate reports of any damage or injury.

Dec 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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