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Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Bangkok in security lockdown after Thai police warn of car bomb plot

The terrorists planned to hit the city between October 25 and 30, intelligence officials say.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore steeply raises school fees for non-nationals by up to $150 a month

The increase in school fees price will take effect from January 2017.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Watch female workers line up and lip-kiss male boss in new China company rule [VIDEO]

Despite initial reluctance, almost all female staff have agreed to their boss's demand.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia: Raging fire destroys several houses in Jakarta, 116 people homeless

Raging fire engulfs Jurong West, 300 residents evacuated

The SCDF immediately dispatched three fire engines at the site to douse the fire.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Amid ruffled China relations, Singapore deepens defence ties with Australia

Space-starved Singapore will seal a 25-year access for up to 14,000 soldiers to train for 18 weeks in Australia.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Sri Lanka cricket team attack mastermind Qari Ajmal killed in Afghanistan

Sri Lanka cricket team attack mastermind Qari Ajmal killed during raid in Afghanistan

Qari Ajmal is the second senior Pakistani Taleban leader to be killed in Afghanistan in recent weeks

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

What beyond Bhumibol? Thailand succession issue, monarchy reform back in limelight

Analysts predict highly destabilising consequences if heir apparent Vajiralongkorn were to assume throne.

Oct 10, 2016

By Jacob J

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Malaysian police arrest 16 terror suspects in nationwide crackdown

Inspector General of Police said the suspects were arrested in counter-terrorism operations across 5 states in Malaysia.

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China house collapse kills 4 in Wenzhou; at least 20 feared buried alive

Photographs from the scene show rescue workers in orange suits moving through mountains of debris.

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Ailing Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej on ventilator, says palace

Bhumibol Adulyadej has not made any public appearance for nearly a year after he was hospitalised in Bangkok

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Oil dips on technical selling after two days of strong rises

China: Blast hits oil refinery in Qixia District, no casualties reported

The blast happened at Jinlingshihua Nanjing Refinery which is a subsidiary of Sinopec Group.

Oct 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

India: Suspected radioactive leak at capital city Delhi's airport, evacuation carried out

India: Delhi airport evacuated after suspected radioactive leak

Neither the Delhi airport authorities nor Air France are available for comments.

Oct 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

Bengawan Solo boat tragedy: Bodies of seven students recovered from river in Java

Rescue teams have found all seven bodies of the students who went missing after their boat overturned in the Bengawan Solo river.

Oct 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

US national among militants killed in Dhaka

Bangladesh: 11 suspected JMB militants killed in raids, claim police

The dead militants belong to the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terror group.

Oct 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Attack on mourners in Yemen kills more than 140, say local health officials

Residents said aircraft fired two missiles at the hall, where hundreds of mourners had gathered to offer condolences.

Oct 9, 2016

By Reuters

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