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21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

21 Malaysian 'drug mules' face death penalty in Thailand over large ice, heroin haul

21 Malaysians arrested in Thailand over drugs could face death penalty.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Third incident of charging phone explosion in Malaysia

Malaysia: 30 minutes into charging phone emits smoke and explodes

Another mobile phone exploded while charging in Malaysia

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Malaysia chopper crash: Five bodies recovered, Philippine pilot still 'missing'

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirms the helicopter that crashed was of Philippine registration.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines election: Duterte keeps clear lead over Grace Poe in heated four-way race

Duterte takes clear lead in Philippines elections; Grace Poe at third place

Where to check for latest lead positions in Philippines presidential elections

May 9, 2016

By Jacob J

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

Kim Jong-un sets 5-year economic plan, professes nuclear restraint

Kim's plan focuses on mechanisation of agriculture and automation of factories.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladeshi Sufi Muslim killed by suspected extremists

Bangladesh: Suspected Islamists kill Sufi Muslim leader in Rajshahi

A local Sufi Muslim leader has been killed in Bangladesh in a suspected Islamic extremist killing.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Philippines: Poll favourite Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals and forget human rights

'You drug pushers, hold-up men and do-nothings, you better go out. Because as the mayor, I'd kill you'

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib seeks a big win in state polls despite of corruption allegations

Malaysia: Sweeping win in Sarawak gives Najib vote of confidence

Najib's National Front coalition secures 72 out of 82 assembly seats in Sarawak state.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PAP candidate Mr. Murali Pillai wins the Bukit Batok by-election

PAP's Murali Pillai wins Bukit Batok by-election with 61.2% votes

SDP's Chee Soon Juan receives 38.8 percent of the votes.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia chopper crash: Body of minister Noriah's husband and Kuala Kangsar MP found

The remains of Wan Mohammad Khair-il arrived at the Sultan Azlan Shah Ipoh Airport at 6.10am.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Bukit Batok results: Sample count to give early indication around 9 pm

The early indication of who might have won the contest is expected to be released around 9.30 pm.

May 7, 2016

By Jacob J

London gets its first Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan

Labour Party's Sadiq Khan elected first Muslim mayor of London

Sadiq Khan has been elected as London's new Mayor on last Saturday.

May 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian helicopter crash: Rescue teams lose hopes of finding survivors

The search teams working for the crashed helicopter carrying VIPs are losing all hopes of finding any survivors.

May 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Grace Poe in last-ditch appeal; says will mend economy and unify country

Grace Poe says she will put Philippines on par with other developed countries of Asia.

May 7, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korea to hold Workers Party Congress after 36 years: What to expect?

North Korea trumpets nuclear, missile technology feats as rare party congress starts

The Party congress will "unveil the brilliant blueprint to bring forward the final victory of our revolution" state media says.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

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