Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Washinton state police arrest suspect in shooting at Cascade Mall

Washington police arrest Cascade Mall shooting suspect

The suspect is a 20-year-old boy, who lives with his family in Oak Harbor.

Sep 25, 2016

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Singapore: PM Lee launches mobile app 'SGSecure' in fight against terrorism

SGSecure app will provide information and guidance to the public in case of a major crisis like a terrorist attack or fire accidents.

Sep 24, 2016

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Philippines' Mindanao island

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says the deep tremor was located 69 km below the seabed.

Sep 24, 2016

Washington state mall shooting kills 3 women, many critically injured

Washington: Cascade Mall shooting kills 3 women, suspect absconding

Authorities urges the residents to avoid the mall and to follow road closures.

Sep 24, 2016

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Singapore: 16 pregnant women confirmed to have Zika, total number reaches 387

The Ministry of Health says 658 Zika tests were conducted between Sep 7 and Sep 17 to know the exact situation of the crisis.

Sep 24, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippine President Duterte may visit Japan, China in late October

Japan foreign ministry confirms that plans were being made for Duterte's visit.

Sep 24, 2016

Thailand: Bomb kills 3 police officers in Yala province

Thailand: Bomb attack kills 3 police officers in Yala province

Officials say the assailants detonated the bomb and fired on the police from the surrounding jungle.

Sep 23, 2016

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladeshi held in Malaysia met suspect involved in Dhaka cafe attack

The suspect met Andaleeb Ahmed, the terrorist involved in the Dhaka cafe attack, at his own restaurant in Bukit Bintang.

Sep 23, 2016

Abu Sayyaf militants release Indonesian sailor kidnapped in Sulu sea

Authorities say they are not sure if any ransom was paid for the release.

Sep 23, 2016

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tokyo, no tsunami alert issued

The USGS says the epicentre of the quake was 226 km south-east of Tokyo

Sep 23, 2016

Cambodia PM vows to 'eliminate' opponents who protest

Cambodia: PM Hun Sen declares political 'ceasefire' amidst heightened tension

The critics say Hun Sen is scared of losing in the 2018 general elections.

Sep 22, 2016

Malaysian oil tanker carrying arrying 900,000 litres of diesel 'hijacked off Malaysia'

Indonesia detains fertiliser ship in Bali after officials suspect bomb plot

Authorities are trying to find out if the ship was on its way to the eastern island of Sulawesi, known for militant violence.

Sep 22, 2016

Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants 'hungry' for caliphate, says Duterte

Philippines: President Duterte to invite UN, EU to investigate drug trade killings

Duterte says strong measures are necessary to prevent the Philippines from becoming a "narco-state".

Sep 22, 2016

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

Malaysia: Police arrest 4 terror suspects, including 3 foreigners

Police say those arrested include a Bangladeshi restaurant owner, a Nepali citizen, a Moroccan man and a Malaysian chauffer.

Sep 22, 2016

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea facilities

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea military installations

The defence ministry and coast guard of Taiwan says details about the structures are highly confidential.

Sep 22, 2016

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

35 missing in Bangladesh ferry accident; two women confirmed dead

The bank of River Sandhya collapsed and a huge slab of mud fell on the ferry.

Sep 21, 2016

Philippine President Duterte bursts into rant against European Union over drug war

Duterte says European Union members had "guilt feelings" over the atrocities they committed in the past.

Sep 21, 2016

Singapore confirms 3 new Zika virus cases; none from existing clusters

Authorities say Aljunied Crescent/Sims Drive cluster is the most severely hit, with 286 cases.

Sep 21, 2016

Chinese billionaire's son buys 8 iPhone 7 smartphones for his dog

Coco's own verified Weibo account shows him happily posing with his new iPhone collection.

Sep 21, 2016

Indonesia: 10 dead, 3 missing in floods, landslides in West Java

Indonesia floods: Death toll rises to 26, several remain missing

Authorities set up emergency shelters and temporary kitchens to assist those rendered homeless.

Sep 21, 2016

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