Articles by Bihu Ray

Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines presidential elections

Philippines President Duterte apologises to Obama, regrets personal attack

The leaders were scheduled to meet in Laos at a gathering organised by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Sep 6, 2016

Obama scraps meeting with Philippine President Duterte after insult

Obama scraps meeting after Philippines President Duterte's nasty comments

Duterte described Obama in vulgar terms and said that he won't allow the American leader to jeopardise his anti-drug campaign

Sep 6, 2016

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Leonie Besson announced on social media that any expecting woman is welcomed to stay in her house until the Zika threat is controlled.

Sep 5, 2016

Malaysia reports first case of Zika infection, patient stung by mosquito in Singapore

The ailing patient recently returned from Singapore, authorities said on Thursday

Sep 1, 2016

Japan: Gunman kills construction worker, injures three others

According to the reports, the gunman was the son of the construction firm owner and was an acquaintance of the victims.

Aug 29, 2016

Typhoon Mindulle, Kompasu to hit Japan back-to-back: JMA

Typhoon Lionrock approaches landfall in Japan

Typhoon Lionrock is approaching the eastern coast of Japan with a speed of 25 kilometres per hour and gusts as strong as 134 mph.

Aug 29, 2016

Indonesia: Hundreds of people affected by haze-related illness

Indonesia: Hundreds of people affected by acute haze-related illnesses

Around 132 patients have been diagnosed with ISPA, four residents had asthma relapses,12 people had pneumonia and one person had severe eye infection

Aug 29, 2016

Ready to help Indonesia to combat haze, says Malaysian minister

Haze crisis: Indonesia hits back as fires rage in Sumatra, Kalimantan

All outsiders should withhold unnecessary comments, said Indonesia's Environment Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar.

Aug 29, 2016

Singapore: Number of locally transmitted Zika cases rises to 41

NEA has already taken steps to monitor the situation and spread awareness.

Aug 29, 2016

Ready to help Indonesia combat haze, says Malaysia

We are ready to assist Indonesia. But there are has been no official request yet, says Malaysian minister Shahidan Kassim.

Aug 26, 2016

In pictures: Shocking images from Italy earthquake that killed 250 people

The U.S. Geological Survey said a 6.2 magnitude quake hit near the town of Norcia, in the region of Umbria.

Aug 26, 2016

Rio Olympic 2016: Japan PM Shinzo Abe promotes Tokyo 2020 disguised as Mario

Rio 2016: Japan PM Shinzo Abe promotes 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Mario avatar (photos)

The Olympics will be hosted next in Japan in the year 2020.

Aug 22, 2016

Malaysian rapper Namewee arrested for insulting Islam in music video

Namewee has dismissed all allegations against him and said that the song intended to promote religious harmony.

Aug 22, 2016

Typhoon Mindulle to strike Japan, at least 400 flights cancelled

Japan: Several flights cancelled as typhoon Mindulle nears landfall

According to the agency, Typhoon Mindulle, with wind speed up to 180Kph, is expected to make landfall on Monday afternoon.

Aug 22, 2016

Typhoon Mindulle, Kompasu to hit Japan back-to-back: JMA

Japan Meteorological Agency has issued flood and landslide alerts as the typhoons are about to make landfall.

Aug 21, 2016

Rio 2016: Schooling, Team Singapore to feature in special edition stamps

Rio Olympics 2016: Schooling, Team Singapore to feature in special edition stamps

The stamps will be available from August 29 at all post offices and the Singapore Philatelic Museum.

Aug 20, 2016

Indonesia: Capital city flooded after heavy rain

Jakarta flooded again, normal life comes to standstill

The Jakarta police took to twitter to keep the people updated about the situation.

Aug 20, 2016

Second Indonesian hostage escapes from Abu Sayyaf militants in Philippines

Members of Abu Sayyaf group which is linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) captured 7 Indonesian tugboat crewmen on June 23

Aug 19, 2016

Singapore to hold talks with Indonesia about disputes, launch joint venture

PM Lee to inaugurate 2,200-hectare industrial estate in Java

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Singapore Prime Minister Lee will be attending the inaugural ceremony of the massive industrial estate.

Aug 19, 2016

Malaysia covered in thick haze from forest burning in Indonesia

Indonesia forest fire brings back thick haze in Malaysia

On August 17, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Madius Tangau warned people of extremely dry weather conditions

Aug 19, 2016

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