Christians' use of 'Allah' in limelight again as Jambi hotel decorates X'mas tree with Arabic script The governor of Jambi apologised about the incident and temporarily suspended the operation of Novita Hotel. Dec 26, 2016By Bihu Ray
Three Indonesians arrested for plot to join Syrian militants The three suspects were directly taken to the police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) headquarters for interrogation. Dec 26, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Indonesia: Muslim hardliners threaten Christmas revellers in East Java The incident has triggered frenzy among people of Indonesia's second largest city Dec 26, 2016By Bihu Ray
Russia Tupolev-154 crash: Huge search operation underway for black boxes, dead bodies Vladimir Putin, the Russian President declares a nationwide day of mourning on Monday. Dec 26, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Seat belts and 'sleepy hour' ban, Malaysia mulls tight norms to ensure bus safety Bernama news agency chairman proposed to introduced seat belts in all buses Dec 26, 2016By Bihu Ray
China lodges protest over Taiwan content in US defence bill New defence policy bill suggests a plan to conduct high-level military exchanges with self-ruled Taiwan. Dec 26, 2016By Reuters
President Obama and Michelle send their final Christmas message from White House The Obamas highlight the common values of uniting Americans of all faiths in their Christmas greetings. Dec 25, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers in East China Sea, says Japan The Maritime Self-Defense Force is closely monitoring the situation for further actions. Dec 25, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Nock-Ten red alert: Thousands in Philippines flee typhoon, ferry and flight services stopped Authorities say Nock-Ten will affect an area populated by nearly 42 million people, including the capital Manila. Dec 25, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Heavy rains, flash floods hit Singapore on Christmas; festivities dampened Singapore is facing heavy downpour for the past few days and many areas have witnessed flash floods on Christmas Eve. Dec 25, 2016By Ambili S
Russian military aircraft disappears near Sochi with 91 passengers Authorities say the aircraft was bound for Syria's Latakia province. Dec 25, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Philippines: 16 injured in Christmas Eve blast at Catholic church in restive Mindanao Last year, as many as 15 people were killed in Christmas attacks by Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines. Dec 25, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Christmas 2016: From Coca Cola plot to child-eating demons, the top dark myths People across the world have their own interpretation and traditions for celebrating the day Dec 24, 2016By Bihu Ray
Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of typhoon Nock-Ten landfall on Christmas Authorities say the sudden news of typhoon has prevented thousands of people from returning to their hometowns for the Christmas weekend. Dec 24, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Singapore: Scoot passengers sleep on floor, go without food and drinks at Hokkaido airport This is the second time in December after almost 200 Singapore Airlines passengers were stuck in northern Japan two weeks ago. Dec 24, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya