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Typhoon Megi to cause landfall in Taiwan; thousands evacuated

Typhoon Sarika: Thousands evacuated after 'very powerful' storm hits Philippines

The storm battered the island with torrential rain and strong winds, evacuating thousands.

Oct 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Typhoon Mindulle, Kompasu to hit Japan back-to-back: JMA

Typhoon Sarika: Philippines braces for 'the most damaging' storm of the year

Officials warned residents of possible flooding and landslides in several parts of the country.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Beijing issues yellow alert following thick fog cover in city: NMC

Beijing's Air Quality Index (AQI) went up to 213 on Saturday morning.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Woman jailed for cheating boss of $1.3million by duplicating signature

Lim Hoon Choo has been sentenced to jail for 12 years after she admitted to two charges of criminal breach of trust.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jurong West Fire: Suspect held for setting styrofoam boxes ablaze

The fire completely destroyed a wet market and two coffee shops at Block 493.

Oct 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

As mystery surrounds Indian leader Jayalalithaa's health, deputy takes over

Jayalalithaa was admitted in Apollo Hospital on 22 September after she complained of fever and dehydration.

Oct 14, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Xi Jinping arrives in Bangladesh with generous investment plans

Xi is the first Chinese President to visit Bangladesh in 30 years.

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

India: CCTV footage shows thieves abducting cow by shoving it into backseat of car [VIDEO]

Slaughtering cows and consuming beef are banned in several states of India.

Oct 14, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

No longer American puppet, will Rodrigo Duterte park Philippines in Chinese stable?

'We cannot win that ... Even if we get angry, we'll just be putting on airs. We can't beat China'

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Tributes pour in for Thai monarch Bhumibol; son Vajiralongkorn in line to succeed

World leaders say the world's longest-reigning monarch was the champion of his people

Oct 14, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Man charged with stabbing former wife with 18cm-long knife

The prosecution pushed for an adjournment as the courts awaits a medical report on the victim.

Oct 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Three South Koreans found shot dead in Philippines amid string of killings

The bodies of two men and a woman, all older than 40, had gunshot wounds on their heads.

Oct 13, 2016

By Reuters

Malaysian Sultans start conclave to elect next King

Who will be next king of Malaysia? Sultans of Kelantan and Pahang lead race

Nine regional Sultans have the right to choose the next king.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Lee makes historic address to Australian parliament

Prime Minister Lee lauds 'ambitious' defence pact with Australia

Signing of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) cements the "partnership for many years to come," says Lee.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Uighur Muslim activist Ilham Tohti conferred Martin Ennals human rights award

Ilham Tohti, a Chinese scholar jailed for fighting for the rights of the Muslim Uighur people.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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