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Gunmen kill two military officials in Pakistan's Karachi

The killings are the latest attacks in the busy port city of 20 million people

Jul 27, 2016

By Reuters

India seeks Malaysia's help to de-radicalisation Islamic education system

India seeks Malaysia's help to de-radicalise Islamic education system

Indian PM Narendra Modi wants to learn from Malaysia how to mordanise Islamic education system

Jul 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

9 Islamist militants killed, 1 arrested in Dhaka raid: Bangladesh police

Nine militants were killed after two hour-long gunfight, said Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Police

Jul 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Taiwan fishermen arrive at Chinese-controlled Taiping Island seeking resupply

Tung Chen-yuan, Cabinet spokesman said that the fishermen will not be allowed to enter Taiping.

Jul 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Knife attack kills 19 at Japan disability centre, official says

Knife attack kills 19 at Japan disability centre, suspect arrested

Police have arrested Satoshi Uematsu, a 26-year-old former employee at the facility in Sagamihara

Jul 26, 2016

By Reuters

A woman cries as she holds a pig rescued from a flooded farm in Xiaogan, Hubei Province, China

Heavy rainfall and flood in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated

Jul 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

China calls for tension over South China Sea to be toned down

China calls for resolving tensions over South China Sea

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) members supports China's views to resolve the conflicts bilaterally.

Jul 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A storekeeper puts on her make-up at her store in Jagalchi Market in Busan

Busan is South Korea's second largest city.

Jul 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore: 22-year-old man arrested for cheating of money via dating app

The suspect will be charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 in Court for cheating.

Jul 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pokemon Go: Singapore government to monitor impact of the game on society

Yaacob Ibrahim, the Minister for Communications and Information says the government they will study the game very carefully.

Jul 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

Johor boat tragedy: 14 Indonesians killed, 12 remain missing

The authorities say the incident occurred when the passengers were trying to sneak out of Malaysia.

Jul 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Police charge eight-year-olds with obstruction in the referendum process

Thai police charge eight-year-old girls with obstruction in the referendum process

The girls were charged of destroying public property by tearing down the lists which were posted outside a school.

Jul 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Kabul attack: ISIS claims responsibility for twin explosions killing 80 people

The IS-linked Amaq news agency carried an ISIS statement, calling it an attack on Shi'ites.

Jul 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Heavy rainfall and flood in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated

The central bank of China issued a statement on Friday declaring it would provide financial support for flooded areas.

Jul 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan makes pitch for high-speed shinkansen bullet train in Singapore

Japan intensified its sales pitch for the shinkansen bullet train in Singapore safety record

Jul 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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