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Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines: President Duterte says 'not a fan' of US, vows to create own course

Duterte announces that Beijing had promised to help in building drug rehabilitation centres for the treatment of Filipino crystal meth users.

Sep 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar through mutual cooperation

Mynamar leader Aung San Suu Kyi thanks China for its initiative in the peace process of Myanmar.

Sep 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Prime Minister Lee, President Tan lead cheers for Rio Paralympic gold-medallist Yip Pin Xiu

President Tan, Prime Minister Lee congratulate Rio Paralympic gold-medallist Yip Pin Xiu

The Singaporean leaders took to social media to congratulate Yip Pin Xi for winning gold medal in Paralympic Games

Sep 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

At least 12 killed in Bangladesh garment factory fire

At least 23 killed in Bangladesh factory fire

Authorities say that the cause of the fire was not known immediately.

Sep 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Islamic State suicide bomber kills seven people in north of Baghdad, 11 injured

Twin Islamic State suicide bombings at Baghdad mall kill 12

The Islamic State claims the responsibility of the attack in eastern Baghdad.

Sep 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants along with hostages are on the run in Jolo island

Authorities say the five Malaysian captives were kidnapped from a tugboat near Dent Haven in Lahad Datu on July 18.

Sep 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Singapore, China to hold joint naval drill as first bilateral event

The RSS Steadfast along with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jiangkai II-class frigate CNS Jingzhou will hold a half-day drill.

Sep 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea conducts fifth and largest nuclear test

North Korea conducts fifth and most powerful nuclear test

North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test on Friday, setting off a blast that was more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima.

Sep 9, 2016

By Reuters

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Indonesia drug chief praises Duterte, calls for Philippine-style crackdown

Indonesia is known to have some of the toughest drug laws in the world.

Sep 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippines President Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf: I will eat you alive, literally

President Rodrigo Duterte says lawless elements like terrorists were already "beyond redemption."

Sep 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Ancient gold plates unearthed in Boyolali

The box, resembling a jewellery casket, was found from a pile of rocks that was dug up as part of construction activities of a water aquifer project.

Sep 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Duterte, Obama shake hands and chat after rift over insult

The presidents of the two longtime allies were due to hold talks on Tuesday but the White House cancelled the meeting after Duterte's insult.

Sep 8, 2016

By Reuters

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

China to join ASEAN, wants to eliminate interference in South China Sea

Chinese authority says peace and stability in South China Sea was directly related to prosperity and development of countries in the region.

Sep 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Floods kill 60 people; 44,000 left homeless in North Korea

Tumen river suffers the biggest flood ever recorded due to a rainstorm, according to Pyongyang.

Sep 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan, third in 4 days

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake recorded in Tokyo; no threat of tsunami

The authorities say there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Sep 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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