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India: 22 missing after bridge collapses on Mumbai-Goa highway

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says bridge appeared to have collapsed due to torrential monsoon rains and floods.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Three volcanoes erupt, several flights disrupted

Sultan Babullah airport in Ternate remained shut down on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

North Korea ballistic missile lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the launch as a "grave threat" to the island country.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

Analysts say these new rules might create fresh conflicts if China tries to stop the American military ships from entering its territorial waters.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nepal's Maoist chief Prachanda set to become prime minister

The election, due in parliament on Wednesday, became necessary after KP Oli resigned last month

Aug 3, 2016

By Reuters

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

China's overseas strategies deeply concerning, says Japan

Japan says the aggressive actions by China could cause "unintended consequences".

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines: I am ready for 'marathon' talks with communists, says President Duterte

Philippines: I am ready for 'marathon' talks with communists, says Duterte

I dare them. This is my challenge to them: let us not only talk, let's have a marathon, said Duterte.

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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

The reshuffle comes as Abe tries to boost up economic growth and handle multiple challenges.

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Pakistan arrests at least 12 staff of national airline in heroin case

Pakistan has arrested the staff of its national carrier following the discovery of heroin in the toilet of an Dubai bound aircraft.

Aug 2, 2016

By Reuters

Typhoon Nida: More than 120 flights to and from Hong Kong cancelled

Typhoon Nida: China issues yellow alert, at least 124 flights cancelled

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair announced that all departures and arrivals to Hong Kong International Airport would be suspended.

Aug 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines has suspended activities of seven domestic mines as they failed to adhere to the environmental regulations.

Aug 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan President Tsai apologises to indigenous people, promises to look after their interest

President Tsai Ing-wen apologised to Taiwan's indigenous people for their lifelong suffering and negligence from the authority.

Aug 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Amnesty International warns the new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Amnesty International says new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Under such act, the council can declare a state of emergency in areas which are considered to be under security threat.

Aug 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taliban claims truck bomb blast in Afghan capital Kabul

The Taliban claimed responsibility for a truck bomb attack in Kabul

Aug 1, 2016

By Reuters

China issues yellow alert for Typhoon Nida

Typhoon Nida is expected to pick up speed with winds forecasted to reach 38-45 meters per second by the time it makes landfall.

Jul 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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