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

Malaysian oil tanker carrying 900,000 litres of diesel hijacked

The MMEA director-general Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar says the ship is believed to be in the waters off Batam, Indonesia.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan warns China of deteriorating relations over East China Sea dispute

Japan, China and South Korea to hold meetings over disputes next week

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the upcoming meeting.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia celebrates 71st Independence Day: Parades, speeches and much more

Indonesia celebrates its 71st Independence Day with full participation from both its people and administration.

Aug 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Thailand: Police arrest two after series of blasts in tourist spots

Thailand court issues arrest warrant for second suspect in deadly tourist town blasts

Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says that southern insurgents might have been hired to carry out the dead bomb attacks.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Penang police recieve complaints of noise pollution due to Pokemon Go players

Malaysia: Penang police receive noise pollution complaints caused by Pokemon Go players

Strict parameters set for Pokemon Go players to avoid unwanted situations.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Widodo says Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea conflicts

Joko Widodo says the nation will continue to push for peaceful resolutions to international conflicts.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: President dismisses energy minister over dual citizenship controversy

Arcandra Taha, who was elected as the new minister on July 27, held dual citizenships- one of the US and one of Indonesia.

Aug 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Thai military helicopter crashes due to bad weather, kills five

Thailand: Military helicopter crashes due to bad weather, five dead

Authorities say poor visibility due to the weather might have caused the crash.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore congratulates India on its 70th Independence Day

PM Lee says he is looking forward to meeting Modi during his visit to India in October and explore new avenues of cooperation.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bus crash kills 33 in Nepal

The bus was carrying villagers from Kathmandu to Kavre when it veered off the Arniko highway and fell 200 metres down slopes.

Aug 16, 2016

By Reuters

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

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo; no threat of tsunami

USGS says the quake's epicentre is close to the site of the 2011 earthquake.

Aug 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Thailand says single mastermind behind series of blasts in tourist spots

The deputy national police chief says police know who the mastermind is.

Aug 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pokemon GO: How to fix Pokeball freeze issue

Pokemon Go: More than 200 players go on Pokemon hunt trail in Clementi, Singapore

The Clementi Citizens' Consultative Committee (CCC) organized The Great Clementi Pokemon Go Outing for the new sensational AR mobile game players.

Aug 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indian trawler accident: 2 Indian fishermen rescued, 10 still missing

Indian trawler tragedy: 2 Indian fishermen rescued, 10 still missing

The naval and coast guard rescuers found five bodies from the area to the south of the huge Sundarbans mangrove forest.

Aug 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines floods kill at least five; thousands of people homeless

The civil defence officials expect more rainfall and warn the residents of Manila and nearby provinces.

Aug 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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