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Syria: An injured boy is seen sitting in an ambulance after an airstrike

A still image taken on August 18, 2016 from a video posted on social media said to be shot in Aleppo on August 17, 2016, shows a boy with bloodied face sitting in an ambulance, after an airstrike, Syria.

Aug 19, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Malaysia covered in thick haze from forest burning in Indonesia

Indonesia forest fire brings back thick haze in Malaysia

On August 17, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Madius Tangau warned people of extremely dry weather conditions

Aug 19, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel

BRP Tubbataha is the first of 10 Philippine coast guard ships being built in Japan and supported by Japanese aid.

Aug 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Senator Leila de Lima, the head of the Senate panel on justice and human rights, will open a public inquiry into drug-related killings next week.

Aug 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Teen arrested for allegedly vandalising national flags and emblems

Singapore: Police arrest teen for allegedly vandalising national flags and emblems

The residents of Parkstone Drive, Goodman Road and Crescent Road were among those people who complained about such incidents.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Philippines: Indonesian crewman escapes from Abu Sayyaf militants after death threats

Mohammad Safyan escapes by swimming out to sea after the extremists threatened to cut his head off.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Children perform during celebrations for Indonesia's 71st Independence Day at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta

Aug 17, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Malaysian oil tanker carrying arrying 900,000 litres of diesel 'hijacked off Malaysia'

Malaysian oil tanker carrying 900,000 litres of diesel hijacked

The MMEA director-general Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar says the ship is believed to be in the waters off Batam, Indonesia.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan warns China of deteriorating relations over East China Sea dispute

Japan, China and South Korea to hold meetings over disputes next week

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the upcoming meeting.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia celebrates 71st Independence Day: Parades, speeches and much more

Indonesia celebrates its 71st Independence Day with full participation from both its people and administration.

Aug 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Thailand: Police arrest two after series of blasts in tourist spots

Thailand court issues arrest warrant for second suspect in deadly tourist town blasts

Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says that southern insurgents might have been hired to carry out the dead bomb attacks.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Penang police recieve complaints of noise pollution due to Pokemon Go players

Malaysia: Penang police receive noise pollution complaints caused by Pokemon Go players

Strict parameters set for Pokemon Go players to avoid unwanted situations.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Widodo says Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea conflicts

Joko Widodo says the nation will continue to push for peaceful resolutions to international conflicts.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: President dismisses energy minister over dual citizenship controversy

Arcandra Taha, who was elected as the new minister on July 27, held dual citizenships- one of the US and one of Indonesia.

Aug 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Thai military helicopter crashes due to bad weather, kills five

Thailand: Military helicopter crashes due to bad weather, five dead

Authorities say poor visibility due to the weather might have caused the crash.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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