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Asean and Australia join hands against China

China to hold military drills in South China Sea ahead of Hague ruling in Philippines case

China's maritime safety administration says the military drills would be organised from July 5 to 11.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Dhaka gunman Nibras Islam belonged to elite class in Bangladesh, attended Malaysian university

Terrorism observer group SITE publishes photos and details of the attackers, including one who had reportedly studied in a university in Malaysia.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to cut off internet access for gov't workers from 2017

China to restrict digital media from publishing news found on social platforms

Publication of news gathered from social media sites will require approval.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Bangladesh police storm Dhaka restaurant, 8 hostages rescued

Dhaka attack: Commandos rescue hostages; six militants killed

Gunmen attacked the café in Dhaka's high-security Gulshan diplomatic area late on Friday.

Jul 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB construction site in Marina South

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB site in Marina South

The worker was proclaimed dead by the SCDF paramedics at the scene.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan mistakenly fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China

Taiwan fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China, killing fishing boat crew

A Hsiung-feng III missile flies about 75 kilometres before landing in the waters off Penghu in Taiwan Strait.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu temple worker hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Hindu priest hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Assailants on motor cycle attacked Shyamananda Das near Radhamadan Gopal Bigraha Math temple in Jhinaidah district.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore electricity tariffs to rise in the next three months

Singapore Power services says electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 9.2 per cent or 1.59 cents per kWh from July 1 to Sep 30.

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as the President of Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

Tough talking leader says he knows "the limits of the power and authority of the president".

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Penang chief Lim Guan Eng arrested on corruption charges

Malaysia detains leading opposition figure Lim Guan on corruption charges

The court grants Lim bail on 1 million ringgit but he has to notify it if he plans overseas travel

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mongolia Elections: Opposition Mongolian People's Party wins the parliamentary elections

Mongolia elections: Mongolian People's Party return to power after landslide win

The ruling Democratic Party get only nine seats as other smaller parties win two seats.

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Universal Studios Singapore ranked top amusement park in Asia: Tripadvisor

Universal Studios Singapore named top amusement park in Asia

Hong Kong Disneyland placed second while Tokyo DisneySea finishes fourth,

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Police question Mahathir Mohamad over 'comments comparing Najib with Idi Amin'

This is the second time this month that the authorities questioned the former prime minister.

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Suspected Isis suicide attack kills 36 at Istanbul airport

Witnesses said the attack started with random shooting in the departures hall.

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

'US to put Myanmar in global list of worst offenders in human trafficking'

Move triggered by US concerns over continued widespread persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority.

Jun 28, 2016

By Reuters

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