Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines: President Duterte says 'not a fan' of US, vows to create own course

Duterte announces that Beijing had promised to help in building drug rehabilitation centres for the treatment of Filipino crystal meth users.

Sep 10, 2016

China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar through mutual cooperation

Mynamar leader Aung San Suu Kyi thanks China for its initiative in the peace process of Myanmar.

Sep 10, 2016

At least 12 killed in Bangladesh garment factory fire

At least 23 killed in Bangladesh factory fire

Authorities say that the cause of the fire was not known immediately.

Sep 10, 2016

Islamic State suicide bomber kills seven people in north of Baghdad, 11 injured

Twin Islamic State suicide bombings at Baghdad mall kill 12

The Islamic State claims the responsibility of the attack in eastern Baghdad.

Sep 10, 2016

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Zika virus cases in Singapore reaches up to 215

Singapore: 12 new Zika cases confirmed, total now past 300-mark

The National Environment Agency says nearly 183 breeding habitats have been detected and destroyed.

Sep 10, 2016

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants along with hostages are on the run in Jolo island

Authorities say the five Malaysian captives were kidnapped from a tugboat near Dent Haven in Lahad Datu on July 18.

Sep 9, 2016

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Singapore, China to hold joint naval drill as first bilateral event

The RSS Steadfast along with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jiangkai II-class frigate CNS Jingzhou will hold a half-day drill.

Sep 9, 2016

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Indonesia drug chief praises Duterte, calls for Philippine-style crackdown

Indonesia is known to have some of the toughest drug laws in the world.

Sep 8, 2016

Malaysia on high alert over Zika case in Singapore

Singapore Zika virus cases hit 283; new cluster found at Elite Terrace

The members of the public can get details on current breeding habitats at NEA's website from September 7 onwards.

Sep 8, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippines President Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf: I will eat you alive, literally

President Rodrigo Duterte says lawless elements like terrorists were already "beyond redemption."

Sep 8, 2016

China offers free Zika screening for travellers from virus affected countries

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine says people with symptoms of the virus should report to quarantine officials while entering China.

Sep 8, 2016

AirAsia alerts public on online scam claiming to give free flight tickets

AirAsia appoints Stephane Daillencourt as CEO of leasing unit

Authorities say that the change will be effective Nov. 1, 2016.

Sep 8, 2016

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

China to join ASEAN, wants to eliminate interference in South China Sea

Chinese authority says peace and stability in South China Sea was directly related to prosperity and development of countries in the region.

Sep 8, 2016

Floods kill 60 people; 44,000 left homeless in North Korea

Tumen river suffers the biggest flood ever recorded due to a rainstorm, according to Pyongyang.

Sep 7, 2016

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

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake recorded in Tokyo; no threat of tsunami

The authorities say there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Sep 7, 2016

Singapore Zika virus cases hit 275; new breeding habitat found at Bishan

Singapore health authorities say that six new cases have no known links to any existing cluster.

Sep 7, 2016

China to offer trips to the South China Sea

Laos summit: Philippines releases images of Chinese boats at Scarborough shoal

Philippines defence minister, who is at the summit in Vientiane, orders the release of photographs.

Sep 7, 2016

Philippines expresses concern over Chinese boats near disputed Shoal island

Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says a Philippines air force plane spotted more boats than usual in a flotilla on Saturday.

Sep 5, 2016

Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Thai police arrest first suspect in connection with tourist town blasts

Abdul Kadae, the suspect who was detained on Saturday, is the first person to be arrested in connection to the blasts.

Sep 5, 2016

Philippines: Plenty will be killed in anti-drugs campaign, says Duterte

President Duterte is scheduled to meet US President Barack Obama at a regional summit in Laos on Tuesday.

Sep 5, 2016

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