Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Philippines President Duterte vows to end joint US military drills

Duterte says the scheduled October military exercises would be the last joint drill with the United States.

Sep 29, 2016

Typhoon Megi: Rescuers pull 15 out alive from China landslide, 26 still missing

Typhoon Megi: Rescuers pull 15 people out alive from China landslide, 26 still missing

Authorities say the remnants of typhoon Megi caused the landslide to crash into Sucun village.

Sep 29, 2016

South Australia loses power after massive storm

South Australia without power as severe thunderstorms unleash chaos

Weather officials forecast that the stormy conditions will continue through Thursday.

Sep 28, 2016

Knife attack kills 19 at Japan disability centre, official says

Passengers fall ill at Tokyo train station, complain about strange smell

Japanese police officials and the fire department are investigating the reports to find out the cause of such a smell.

Sep 28, 2016

Typhoon Megi causes landfall in east China, kills one after Taiwan destruction

Typhoon Megi makes landfall in east China, kills one after Taiwan destruction

Fujian authorities say they have moved more than 120,000 people who work close to shore or at sea.

Sep 28, 2016

Four Malaysians abducted in Abu Sayyaf-infested waters off Sabah

7 fishermen feared kidnapped in Sabah waters

Esscom boosts security along the Malaysia-Philippines sea borders after the incident.

Sep 28, 2016

Mount Barujani erupts in Indonesia; tourists evacuated

Indonesia's Mount Barujani erupts; hundreds of foreign tourists evacuated

The transport ministry spokesman says there were no flight disturbances due to the ash clouds.

Sep 28, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

President Duterte to create 'many new alliances' for Philippines

Duterte says he would "open alliances" with China, as well as Russia and seek help in the country's drug problem.

Sep 27, 2016

Three suicide bombings kill at least 17 in Baghdad

No group has claimed responsibility of the three attacks yet.

Sep 27, 2016

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Chinese coast guard harasses Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal

Officials say the incidents took place while President Duterte made calls to allow Filipinos fish near Scarborough shoal.

Sep 27, 2016

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

Singapore reports nearly 12,000 dengue cases this year

Authorities say currently there are 35 dengue clusters in Singapore including seven high-risk clusters.

Sep 27, 2016

Typhoon Megi to cause landfall in Taiwan; thousands evacuated

Typhoon Megi approaches landfall in Taiwan; thousands evacuated

Authorities say more than 3,700 tourists had already been evacuated from tourist spots.

Sep 27, 2016

PM Lee to attend lunch hosted by Japan's Emperor Akihito

PM Lee is scheduled to meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and will receive the top honour for a foreign dignitary

Sep 26, 2016

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Philippines reports first case of pregnant woman with Zika virus

The Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says 12 Zika virus cases have been detected across the nation in September.

Sep 26, 2016

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan, third in 4 days

Japan: 5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Okinawa and neighbouring islands

Authorities say there were no immediate reports of any damage or injury.

Sep 26, 2016

Abu Sayyaf's Malaysian hostage pleads for help in phone call to media

In an eight-minute conversation, the sailor says they were being held in a jungle and beaten up.

Sep 26, 2016

FAST, world's largest radio telescope starts operating in China

World's largest radio telescope 'FAST' starts operating in China

The telescope will study the distribution of neutral hydrogen and seek to unlock answers on the evolution of the universe.

Sep 25, 2016

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Philippines foreign minister asks other countries not to interfere in Duterte's drugs war

Yasay says Duterte won "an unprecedented and resounding electoral mandate" and had to deliver a change.

Sep 25, 2016

Indonesia: Footbridge collapses in south Jakarta collapses, 3 died

Indonesia: Footbridge collapse kills 3 in south Jakarta

Authorities say that even after the collapse the main structure of the bridge was still intact.

Sep 25, 2016

Powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Fiji, no tsunami threat

Authorities say the earthquake occurred 20 minutes after a 6.3 magnitude quake hit 124km northwest of Tonga.

Sep 25, 2016

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