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After Japan, Ecuador rattled by massive 7.8-magnitude quake; 78 killed, 600 injured

The quake was also felt over northern Peru and southern Colombia

Apr 17, 2016

By Boby Michael

Militants abduct four Indonesians in southern Philippines

Seven gunmen in a speed boat attacked two Indonesian flagged tugboats off the cost of Sitangkay island in Tawi-tawi.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporeans lose $1 million in phone scam involving fake Chinese officials

Singapore police have said more than 400 reports have been filed so far relating to the scam.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jacob J

From Nagas and Mizos to people of Banni: The complex question of Indian nationalism

Few people notice the fact that nationalism and anti-nationalism do not have stable meanings

Apr 16, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korea to test nuclear-tipped ICBM after claiming clean warhead re-entry

North Korea gearing up for another 'nuclear test' after failed missile launch

United States called the test of the road-mobile missile a "fiery, catastrophic" failure.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB probe: Mysterious millions in Malaysian PM Najib's accounts spent on luxury goods, political payouts

1MDB funds a donation says Saudi minister in flip-flop 'to help' Najib

The latest revelation by the Saudi minister was scoffed at by opposition media in Malaysia.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Japan earthquake: At least 11 killed as new 7.3 magnitude tremor hits Kumamoto region

The intensity of the fresh 7.3-magnitude tremor matched that of the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jacob J

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

China lashes out at US-Philippines joint military exercises in South China Sea

A Xinhua article said neither muscle-flexing nor arbitrary intervention will shake China's resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and maritime right.

Apr 15, 2016

By Boby Michael

US MARINES DURING WAR GAMES IN TERNATE CAVITE, PHILIPPINES.

US to ramp-up military presence in Philippines, to hold 'regular' military exercises

The US move could aggravate the Chinese resistance against any other country claiming parts of the territory.

Apr 14, 2016

By Boby Michael

Chinese official media calls G-7 'mischief-maker' on its South China Sea comments

The G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in Hiroshima on Monday is yet another move by 'outsiders' to fuel militarization of the region, according to Xinhua.

Apr 13, 2016

By Boby Michael

US military has now more freedom on Indian territory

Currently, permissions have to be sought each time there is a US requirement.

Apr 12, 2016

By Boby Michael

Thailand: Traffic offenders during Songkran to be sent for duty at morgue

The move by the police and public health departments is expected to sensitise the public.

Apr 12, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Peru Presidential Election: Daughter of former Prez leads, to face run-off with veteran in June

As none has emerged with the necessary 50% vote share, there should be a run-off between the top two, which has now been slated to 5 June.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Ukraine to get new government by Tuesday: President Poroshenko

The Bloc of Petro Poroshenko faction had offered to nominate from the new coalition current speaker Volodymyr Groysman as teh new PM.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Lee denies sister's accusations of abusing power to build dynasty

The feud follows a long list of events held by his party to commemorate his father's death a year back.

Apr 11, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

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