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Former President SR Nathan's vital signs are stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

Former President SR Nathan's vital signs stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

PM Lee also extended his support to Nathan's family and thanked people for their good wishes.

Aug 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Pakistan seeks return of helicopter crash hostages from Afghan Taliban

A Taliban commander claimed the seven were "in safe hands" with the insurgents.

Aug 6, 2016

By Reuters

Death of an elderly monk adds up to the list of deaths in Bangladesh

India: Gunmen kill 14 in weekly market in Assam's Kokrajhar district

Eyewitnesses say attackers wearing military uniforms fired and hand grenades at the crowded market in Kokrajhar.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea and China

Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea, China about warlike attitude

Tomomi Inada singled out North Korean provocations and Chinese use of "force" in territorial disputes in the review.

Aug 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia: Police arrest 6 militants for planning attack on Singapore's Marina Bay

The police have identified the group as "KGR @ Katibah GR" which is accused of harbouring two Uighurs.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China forms anti-terror alliance with Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Military leaders from the four nations discusses the challenges they are facing to battle the Islamist militants.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 11 fishermen missing as high waves hit Cilacap in Java

A massive search operation has been launched to locate the missing fishermen.

Aug 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore police alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating police officers

Singapore: Police alert public on rising phone scams, ask to avoid+65 999 phone calls

The police urges the public to call the hotline at 1800 255 0000 if they have any information regarding these scams.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nepal: Prachanda takes over as Prime Minister, appoints minority leader as home minister

The former rebel commander has vowed to tackle the grievances of the Madhesi minority in Nepal.

Aug 5, 2016

By Reuters

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Gulshan cafe attack: Bangladesh police arrest British national

Both the suspects were present inside the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe when the militants raided the premises.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore's new bus operator Go-Ahead to start services on Sept 4

The firm will start with 13 bus services and later it will introduce 11 more routes on September 18.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Philippines urges fishermen to avoid disputed waters after China warns of 'penalties'

Manila says ground reality is difficult though the tribunal's ruling is clear.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda elected as the new prime minister

Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda will be taking oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office later in the evening on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe appoints Inada as defence minister, retains finance and foreign ministers

Abe also appointed a new LDP executive line-up. Toshihiro Nikai was appointed as LDP secretary general.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Philippines: Police kill six in anti-drug operation

The police have seized at least 17 firearms and rifle grenades from Rolando Espinosa's house in the central town of Albuera.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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