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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

Former Singapore President SR Nathan suffers stroke, admitted in ICU

He is in critical condition and is currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit at the Singapore General Hospital.

Jul 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Sack me from Umno, but be ready to face severe repercussions: Ahmad Said

For now, I will remain and continue to focus on my duties, said Ahmad Said

Jul 31, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Canadian citizen Tamim Chowdhury

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Bangladeshi-Canadian Tamim Chowdhury

The counter-terrorism officials believe that Chowdhury leads a faction of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militant group.

Jul 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Masked attackers target religious devotees in Bangladesh

Masked attackers stormed a religious meeting place in southwest Bangladesh.

Jul 31, 2016

By Reuters

At least 31 killed in India, Bangladesh due to heavy rainfall

Rajnath Singh, the Interior Minister of India was due to visit Assam and make an aerial survey on Saturday.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Police detains 7 after attacks on Buddhist temples

The seven suspects were a part of a mob that damaged at least three temples in Tanjung Balai town, near Medan.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged highway after heavy rains in the outskirts of New Delhi, India

Jul 30, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Pokemon Go: The game may help people with psychological disorders, says Malaysian doctor

The Malaysian government doesn't have any objection for Pokemon Go being released in the country.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority says the information regarding the visa application procedures can be found on ICA's official website.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes in Pacific, no tsunami alert

The epicenter of the quake is located 31 miles north of the island of Pagan which is a part of the Northern Mariana Islands volcanic archipelago.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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