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Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Three Indonesians abducted off Malaysian state of Sabah

The attackers released the other four crew members of the tugboat.

Jul 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korean actor, Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

Two-year-old, who needed a child heart transplant, dies in Singapore

A spokesperson of the Singapore Health Ministry said that paediatric heart transplantation is not yet available in Singapore.

Jul 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

8 suspected terrorists detained; target list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Singapore: 52-year-old man found dead at Geylang Lorong 23

The police said that they received a call for assistance at around 8 am and the man was pronounced dead by paramedics at 8.11 am.

Jul 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

18 killed in three-day traffic jam on Indonesia's Java Island

Indonesia: 18 people die as Eid rush causes 3-day traffic jam in Java

Roads between Jakarta and Tegal got choked as people were going to their hometowns to celebrate the religious holiday of Eid.

Jul 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

China organises combat drills in the South China Sea

The drills had different training exercises focused on measures such as air control, surface operations and anti-submarine warfare.

Jul 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Super typhoon hits Taiwan, cutting power and transport

Super typhoon Nepartak lashes Taiwan; 3 dead, scores injured

More than 17,300 people were evacuated from their homes, and over 517,000 households suffered power outages.

Jul 9, 2016

By Reuters

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippine troops kill 9 Abu Sayyaf militants

Regional military spokesman Maj. Filemon Tan said that one soldier was killed and six wounded in the battle.

Jul 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Police search for suspect after robbery at Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village

The suspect of the robbery at Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village is believed to be a Caucasian man.

Jul 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan: Blast injures 25 on passenger train in Taipei , terrorism ruled out

Taiwan: 25 injured in train blast in Taipei

Taiwan police bomb squad said they found a 15 cm-long, broken metal tube with explosive material inside a backpack.

Jul 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladeshi Sufi Muslim killed by suspected extremists

Singapore: Elderly man dies after being run over by bus in Toa Payoh

The victim, who was in his late 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Jul 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu temple worker hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: 4 killed, 9 injured in blast at Eid prayer gathering

At least 200,000 people had gathered in Sholakia in Kishoreganj district to celebrate Eid when the explosion took place.

Jul 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Dhaka gunman identified on social media, belonged to Bangladesh's elite class

Islamic State says Dhaka cafe slaughter a glimpse of what's coming

'What you witnessed in Bangladesh ... was a glimpse. This will repeat, repeat and repeat until you lose'

Jul 6, 2016

By Reuters

Suicide bomber attacks police station in Indonesian President Widodo's hometown

The president was scheduled to visit the town to celebrate the Eid festival.

Jul 5, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singaporean man dies after falling down Kulai waterfall

Singaporean dies trying to save daughter in Kulai waterfall in Johor Baru

The victim, who was identifed as David Cho Kah Loong went to the waterfall along with his wife and daughter for a picnic.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 76-year-old man arrested for sharing photo of Najib Razak on WhatsApp

The suspect remanded at the Johor Baru court for investigations under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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