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Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Abu Sayyaf kidnaps 7 Indonesian crewmen in Philippines waters, demand RM 20 million ransom

The TB Charles Boat departed Samarinda on June 4 with 13 crewmen and was expected to return by June 27.

Jun 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Free early morning MRT rides extended to June 2017

The scheme allows the commuters, who end their journey before 7.45 am on weekdays to ride for free at 18 designated MRT stations.

Jun 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Indonesia: Widodo visits Natuna in 'clear message' to China; to hold cabinet meeting in warship

"We want to show that Indonesia is a big country and we have to show this physically," Widodo says.

Jun 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

Kim Jong Un says has missile capability to attack Americans in Pacific theatre

The new Hwasong-10 missile has a range of more than 3,000 km, meaning all of Japan and the US territory of Guam are within reach.

Jun 23, 2016

By Reuters

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng, husband of Ai Takagi, to plead guilty to sedition charges

The 27-year-old editor and his wife, Ai Takagi were charged with eight counts under Sedition Act.

Jun 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines troops kill 3 Abu Sayyaf militants in Sulu

16 government soldiers have been wounded during a clash in Patikul town, Sulu.

Jun 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean ballistic missile, suspected to be Musudan, crashes after liftoff

North Korea conducts back-to-back tests of powerful new mid-range missile

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani says the missile launch is a "grave provocative action".

Jun 22, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Severe floods in South China kills 22 people, 20 still missing

Severe floods in South China kill 22; more than 20 missing

Around 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate their houses in provinces including Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Yunnan, Zhejiang and Anhui.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia floods: Death toll rises to 47 in Central Java, many still missing

Heavy showers have damaged thousands of houses, forcing the residents to leave.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 54-year-old man becomes first to donate liver to a complete stranger

Singapore: 54-year-old man donates liver to teenage girl

The 10-hour long transplant surgery was done this year at the National University Hospital in March.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Flash floods, landslides kill 35 in Indonesia, dozens missing

Indonesian President Joko Widodo says in a tweet the government would offer all assistance to the victims.

Jun 20, 2016

By Staff Reporter

New toy library for special needs children opens in Pasir Ris

The library has been jointly set up by the North East Community Development Council (CDC) and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS).

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

World's biggest underwater restaurant to open in Maldives in November

The restaurant has been designed by architects MJ Murphy, who specialise in aquarium design and it will have seats for 16 guests.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Garuda Indonesia relaunches Medan-Singapore route afters 14 years

In 2002, Garuda cancelled its Medan-Singapore service due to low public interest.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh: Hindu priest murdered in western Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Police shoot dead attacker of Hindu teacher

Ripon Chakraborty was attacked by Fahim and two other people on Wednesday at his home in Madaripur.

Jun 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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