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Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore floods: SCDF rescues 11 people from trapped vehicles at Jurong West

The passengers were trapped in three vehicles at Enterprise Road.

Jun 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mount Kanlaon in Negros Oriental, Philippines erupts again

Philippines: Mount Kanlaon erupts again spewing ash 1.5km high in air

Since November, Kanlaon volcano in Negros Oriental has been more active than usual.

Jun 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abduction report of 4 Malaysians in the Sulu waters mere rumour

Malaysia clarifies report of abduction of 4 four people in the Philippines is rumour

Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar says the Philippines authorities have not received any kidnapping report.

Jun 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia, Philippines verifying reports on abduction of four Malaysians off Sabah

Malaysia, Philippines 'verifying' reports of abduction of 4 Malaysians off Sabah

A group of unidentified suspects allegedly brought the captives to the shores of Sitankai and later transferred them to Sulu.

Jun 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Malaysia says Asean is 'amending' its criticism of Beijing's South China Sea actions

Asean warned earlier that China's land reclamation had the "potential to undermine peace".

Jun 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits southwest of Jayapura, Indonesia

5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Indonesia

The epicenter of the earthquake was 378 km of Irian Jaya, southwest of Jayapura.

Jun 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese surveillance vessel entered its territorial waters, says Japan

Japan says Chinese surveillance vessel entered its territorial waters

A Japanese patrol plane saw the Chinese vessel around 3:30 a.m local time.

Jun 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority crushes nearly 8,000kg of seized elephant ivory worth S$13m

Singapore destroys 8,000 kg of ivory worth $13 mln in anti-poaching drive

The ivory was seized from illegal shipments dating back to January 2014.

Jun 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia prepares to execute up to 13 prisoners, including many foreigners

Indonesia to execute 16 after Eid holidays; 30 more to face firing squad in 2017

'In accordance with the budget we have, we plan (to execute) 16 this year and 30 next year'

Jun 14, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting 7-year-old girl in public

Lim Kok Leong admitted touching the buttocks of the girl at Boon Lay Shopping Centre, when she went to the shopping centre with her parents.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf beheads Canadian Robert Hall as ransom deadline lapses

Hours before execution, Hall appealed to the Philippine government "to get us all out here".

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Freed Sarawakian hostages not allowed to return to Sibu as investigation progresses

After several rounds of negotiations, four Sarawakian sailors were released by Abu Sayyaf militants at the coastal village of Patikul on Tuesday evening.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Blast at Shanghai's Pudong Airport injures three passengers

The Shanghai Airport Authority said the blast happened at 2:20 pm when "suspected homemade explosive material" exploded near the check-in counters.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

4.9 magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake struck the Kanto region, but there was no tsunami alert.

Jun 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh

Isis claims responsibility for killing of Hindu monastery worker in Bangladesh

Since February, militants have killed more than 30 people including religious minorities, liberal bloggers and academics.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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