ISIS-linked terror group rises in Philippines The Maute Brothers Group or locally known as the Islamic State in Lanao (ISIL) is said to have links with ISIS. Apr 30, 2017By Noel Tarrazona
Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol The authorities say Joselito Milloria, who is described as Abu Sayyaf's pointman in Bohol, was also among those who were killed. Apr 24, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Duterte warns Islamist militants: 'I'll eat you alive – just give me vinegar and salt' The 71-year-old president defends his tough stance against criminality and narcotics trade. Apr 24, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
City Harvest Church's founder Kong Hee along with 4 others begin serving jail terms Kong had his eight-year sentence reduced to three and a half years' jail on Apr 7 by the High Court. Apr 21, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Malaysia seizes big shipment of rhino horns at airport worth S$4.3 million This recent incident is an indication that Malaysia has become an Asian transit hub for the illicit ivory and rhino horn trade. Apr 10, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declares three-month emergency in Egypt after twin attacks on churches The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the twin attacks on churches in two different cities of Egypt on Sunday. Apr 10, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Indonesian police kill 6 suspected Islamic militants in gunfight on Java island The police have arrested one member of the Islamic militant group alive. Apr 9, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Singapore: Police arrest man for molesting 14-year-old girl In Singapore, anyone found guilty of outraging modesty can end up in jail for up to two years. Apr 6, 2017By Bihu Ray
11 killed in suspected suicide bombing on Russian metro train Russian TV said many had suffered lacerations from glass shards and metal, the force of the explosion amplified by the confines of the carriage and the tunnel. Apr 4, 2017By Reuters
India: Mentally challenged minor girl raped inside Jagannath temple in Odisha The victim was rescued in a critical condition from the spot and was rushed to the hospital. Apr 3, 2017By Bihu Ray
Malaysia arrests 9 men for suspected Islamic State links The authorities say the suspects were allegedly planning attacks on the Tapah Police Station. Mar 24, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Bangladesh: Sufi leader gunned down by unidentified assailant in Dinajpur Farhad Hossain Chowdhury and his teenage maid were shot down and hacked to death in their house. Mar 14, 2017By Bihu Ray
Malaysia police confirm man killed at airport was Kim Jong Nam The police say the victim's body will be handed over to the Malaysian Health Ministry since no one has claimed it. Mar 11, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
YouTube video of Kim Jong Nam's son emerges amid murder probe The 40-second clip titled KHS Video has been uploaded on the YouTube page of a group called Cheollima Civil Defense. Mar 8, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Malaysia releases N. Korean held over Kim Jong-nam murder due to lack of evidence Ri Jong Chol has been taken to the immigration office to be prepared for deportation to North Korea. Mar 3, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya