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South China Sea dispute: Philippines rejected China's offer of bilateral talks

Vietnam moves new rocket launchers into disputed South China Sea

Vietnam's Foreign Ministry said the information was "inaccurate", without elaborating.

Aug 10, 2016

By Reuters

Taiwan's Singapore envoy resigns after criticised for drunk driving, says he feels guilty

Chiang, in a statement, said that he is sorry for causing trouble to the government.

Aug 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Japan should resolve East China Sea dispute through diplomacy, dialogue: China

Japan had claimed that several Chinese government vessels and hundreds of fishing boats are sailing near the disputed islets

Aug 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore's National Day 2016: Nearly 4,000 people receive the National Day award this year

The honour is given as recognition and appreciation of their contribution towards the nation.

Aug 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital, IS claim responsibility

"There are many wounded, so the death toll could rise," said Rehmat Saleh Baloch, the provincial health minister.

Aug 9, 2016

By Reuters

Japan's Emperor Akihito raises possibility of resigning in his video address to nation

Japan's Emperor hints at wish to leave throne in his video address to nation

Emperor Akihito says it's time for the nation to establish a regency.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pokemon Go: Check out these popular hot spots in Singapore to catch rare Pokemons

After the launch of Pokemon Go in Singapore, fans have been going crazy in search of their hidden pocket monsters at several locations.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Marina Bay attack plot: Terror suspect released after Indonesia police find no evidence

The rocket attack plan was revealed through discussions of KGR@Katibah GR group on Facebook and other social media platform.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Gunmen kill two military officials in Pakistan's Karachi

Pakistan: 55 killed, several injured in hospital bombing in Quetta

Balochistan Home Minister, Sarfraz Bugti, condemned the attack and said that it was a matter of serious security lapse.

Aug 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Thai referendum: Junta-backed constitution gets approval despite severe criticism

Thailand referendum: Junta-backed constitution gets approval despite severe criticism

The supporters handed PM Prayuth Chan-ocha a convincing win in its first major popularity test since it seized power in 2014

Aug 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Hundreds of Taiwan drivers fined for playing Pokemon Go at work

According to the National Police Agency, a total of 349 fines were issued since the game launched in Taiwan on Saturday.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tokyo samba street festival attack: 15 injured after man hurled 6 petrol bombs

Tokyo: Man throws petrol bombs at festive crowd, 15 injured

The suspect hangs himself after carrying out the attack on Sunday night.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pokemon Go player discovers dead body at water park in Singapore

The Singapore Civil Defence Force say they were informed about the body at around 9:45 am and they retrieved the body from the water.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

9 Islamist militants killed, 1 arrested in Dhaka raid: Bangladesh police

Bangladesh issues arrest warrants over killing of Japanese citizen in Rangpur

Kunio Hoshi, was gunned down in October by masked men on a motorcycle in the district of Rangpur.

Aug 8, 2016

By Reuters

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines: Duterte links 150 judges, politicians to illegal drugs trade

Philippine president fires police and military officers and revokes their gun licences on Sunday.

Aug 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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