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5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan

The USGS says the quake's epicentre was east of the capital in Ibaraki at a depth of about 44km.

Jul 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

China closes access to parts of disputed South China Sea for military drills

Military exercises will be held from Tuesday to Thursday in an area off the coast of China's island province of Hainan.

Jul 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan arrests three foreign suspects over $2 Million ATM cyber theft

The remaining 13 suspects, including five from Russia, have left Taiwan after committing the crime.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hawaiian Airlines plane in emergency landing at Tokyo, one runway closed

Hawaiian Airlines plane in emergency landing at Tokyo, several flights cancelled

There were 293 passengers along with several crew members, but no one was injured.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: OCBC alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating the bank

OCBC alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating bank

OCBC Bank said that it has received almost 1,081 calls from customers and the public regarding this issue from July 1 to July 17.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh: Hindu priest murdered in western Bangladesh

Bangladesh arrests three people who rented apartment to Holey Artisan bakery attackers

Police say they found evidence that the militants kept grenades and other explosives in the apartment.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Turkey failed military coup: Authorities detain "coup plotters" at air force base used by the US

Turkey continues crackdown on coup plotters; thousands arrested

Authorities have also issued arrest warrants for 2,745 judges and prosecutors across the country.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits eastern Japan

The USGS says the epicentre of the quake was 44 km (27 miles) northwest of Tokyo at a depth of about 44 km.

Jul 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: SMRT operating assets to come under new rail financing framework

The Land Transport Authority will pay about S$1 billion for more than 60,000 assets, including trains and signalling systems.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore starts new facility to detect biological, nuclear substances at ports

Singapore unveils new counter-terror system that detects biological, nuclear substances at ports

The new Protective, Analytical and Assessment Facility (Paaf) will be the key element of Singapore's counter-terrorism strategy.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia: President Joko Widodo allays concerns over new tax amnesty scheme

President guarantees that the government will not use the information to prosecute anyone.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Turkey attempted military coup: 21 Singaporeans and 127 Malaysians stranded in Turkish airport

Singaporeans, Malaysians stranded in Turkish airport after attempted coup

Singaporeans and Malaysians who plan to visit Turkey have been advised to cancel or postpone their trips.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Turkey attempted military coup: At least 60 killed, 336 people detained nationwide

Turkey coup attempt claims 160 lives; mass arrests and military purge follow

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames followers of cleric Fethullah Gulen for the attempted coup.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea arrests defector for plotting to kidnap North Korean children

North Korea arrests defector for conspiring to kidnap North Korean children

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea denied any involvement in Ko's case.

Jul 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China warns Australia to stay out of South China Sea ruling debate

'Australia should not treat the illegal ruling from an illegal arbitration court as international law'

Jul 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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