Latest Asia News: Breaking News, Asia Headlines

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore: Train service delayed on East-West Line for second consecutive day due to fault

The fault was cleared at 8:08am and free bus service was withdrawn, said SMRT.

Apr 11, 2017

By Bihu Ray

US Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula

North Korea threatens US over Navy move, says it is ready for war

Donald Trump ordered the US Navy strike group, Carl Vinson, to head towards the Korean peninsula on Tuesday in a show of force against the North's missile threats.

Apr 11, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Massive 7.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert cancelled

6.1 magnitude quake strikes off south-east Philippines, no immediate reports of damage

This comes after a series of earthquakes that rocked the main island of Luzon on Saturday.

Apr 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia seizes big shipment of rhino horns at airport worth S$4.3 million

This recent incident is an indication that Malaysia has become an Asian transit hub for the illicit ivory and rhino horn trade.

Apr 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US President Donald Trump seeks options to eliminate North Korea's nuclear threat

North Korea is on a quest to develop a long-range missile that will be capable of hitting the US mainland with a nuclear warhead.

Apr 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Police arrest 6 men for selling counterfeit items, 45 fake gold bars seized

The authorities say if anyone is found guilty of cheating, he may be jailed for up to 10 years, and may face a fine as well.

Apr 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Indonesian police kill 6 suspected Islamic militants in gunfight on Java island

The police have arrested one member of the Islamic militant group alive.

Apr 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 48 flights cancelled after runway incident at Sibu Airport, more than 3,000 passengers stranded

Malaysia: 48 flights cancelled after skidding accident at Sibu Airport, around 3,000 passengers stranded

The airport has been closed for the day for investigation initiated by the Department of Civil Aviation.

Apr 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Rabaul in Papua New Guinea

Three powerful earthquakes rock Philippines, no tsunami threat

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quakes.

Apr 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand speedboat accident: Two Chinese tourists killed and 20 injured in tour boat collision

Myanmar: At least 20 wedding guests killed after boat sinks in Pathein river, many still missing

Authorities say the boat was believed to be carrying between 60 and 80 people when it sank.

Apr 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Good Friday 2017: Top 10 quotes to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion

IBTimes Singapore has compiled some of the quotes to share with family and friends to commemorate the day.

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Six dead, two missing as floods hit Indian-ruled Kashmir

India: 6 people including 3 soldiers killed in avalanche, hundreds stranded in Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered help to Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti from the Centre.

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Singapore: Two new Zika clusters confirmed at Flower Road, Hendry Close

NEA highlightes that 80 percent of Zika infected people do not develop symptoms, hence it increases the risk of a resurgence of the virus

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

US spots Chinese fighter plane over S. China Sea amidst Trump-Jinping meet

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) says a satellite image that was taken on March 29 of Woody Island in the Paracel island chain showed the J-11 fighter plane.

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte challenges Beijing, decides to fortify disputed South China Sea island

The Reuters states that Duterte is planning his visit on Thitu's Independence Day in June.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Prev 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 Next