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21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Philippines: Two drug pushers arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay province

The suspects will be charged in court for violating a Philippine Law known as Republic Act 9165.

May 2, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

USAID trains Philippines scholars on case teaching methods

The scholars were chosen after a competitive selection process facilitated by STRIDE.

May 1, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amidst mixed reactions

May Day Rally 2017: PM Lee says unemployment to rise in Singapore while economy picks up

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says that Singapore has to work hard to tackle the situation of rising unemployment.

May 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea to hold joint drills with USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korea, US conduct military drills despite Pyongyang threats

The North Korean state media reports that Pyongyang has threatened to attack the Carl Vinson.

May 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Multiple car collision, including a tour bus, kills 11 on Indonesia's Java island, 50 injured

Multiple car collision involving tour bus kills 11 on Java island, 50 injured

The police says the accident was caused due to brake malfunction of the tour bus.

May 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 4 men including SCDF firefighter injured in taxi explosion at Buona Vista

The SCDF preliminary investigations reveals that the explosion was likely caused by a road traffic accident.

May 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

ISIS-linked terror group rises in Philippines

The Maute Brothers Group or locally known as the Islamic State in Lanao (ISIL) is said to have links with ISIS.

Apr 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine city Zamboanga wants more catchment areas for 8,000 deportees

Zamboanga City is still struggling to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who became victims of the separatist rebels attack in September 2013.

Apr 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

First direct Britain-China freight train reaches Yiwu city, completes 12,000 km run

The new route is 1,000 km shorter than the record-holding China-Madrid link, but is longer than Russia's famous Trans-Siberian railway.

Apr 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ASEAN gives Beijing a pass on South China Sea dispute, cites 'improving cooperation'

ASEAN gives Beijing pass on S. China Sea dispute citing 'improving cooperation'

An ASEAN diplomat says the statement discussed was a genuine representation of the atmosphere of the Manila meetings.

Apr 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

18 retirees killed as tour bus plunges into deep ravine in Thailand

Myanmar: 19 dead, 21 injured as bus falls into deep ravine

The bus, carrying around 40 passengers, was travelling from the centrally-placed Bago province when it plunged off a highway near Myawaddy, a town on the Thai border.

Apr 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines govt distributes farming tools among separatist rebels as part of peace building programme

The negotiation started as early as 2001 when the Philippine government initiated the peace talks and invited the Malaysian government to serve as a third party facilitator.

Apr 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: 9 women arrested for offering sexual services following three-day raid on massage parlours

Singapore: 9 women arrested for offering sexual services in massage parlours

The operations are part of efforts to ensure that massage establishments adhere to the rules and conditions of their licences.

Apr 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 22-year-old man arrested for cheating of money via dating app

Singapore: 27-year-old man arrested over scam involving shopping vouchers sale

The police say if convicted, he might face a jail sentence of up to 10 years along with a fine.

Apr 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure

The test came as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned the UN Security Council that failure to curb North Korea's missile threat could lead to "catastrophic consequences".

Apr 29, 2017

By Reuters

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