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Delhi on high alert as bird flu spreads thick and fast

Hong Kong confirms second bird flu death in a fortnight

Authorities say it was not immediately clear how or from where the patient contracted the H7N9 virus.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladesh police kill Dhaka cafe attack mastermind in pre-dawn raid

The police say it was not clear whether Marzan died in a gunfight or committed suicide.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Philippine troops kill 'Tokboy', top leader of terrorist group linked to ISIS

Authorities say Maguid carried a 300,000-peso (S$8,706) reward for his capture.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Military seizes 2,300kg of cooking oil smuggled from Malaysia

The truck carrying the good was halted at a check point at the Satun border with Perlis

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysian PM Najib Razak welcomes new member to family

The 63-year-old leader names his new kitten Leo

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia floods: Thousands still stranded in relief centres, hygiene concerns scares evacuees

Malaysia floods: 23,000 evacuated, hygiene concerns unnerves evacuees

Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to visit Terengganu and Kelantan on Saturday to oversee rescue efforts.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan: Record tuna bid by 'Sushi King' at Tsukiji ritual hints at return of economic optimism

Kiyoshi Kimura pays 74 million yen ($637,000) for a 212 kilogram Pacific bluefin tuna.

Jan 5, 2017

By Jacob J

Beijing issues highest fog alert for second day, highways closed

China smog crisis: Visibility at record lows, highest alert in place as winter peaks

This is the third year when China is fighting the pollution war that has lead to a huge crisis.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Spring Festival 2017: Security tightened in view of terror threat

The celebration will run for seven weeks starting from 7 January and President Tan will be inaugurating the event

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

China mass knifing: Man with blade at kindergarten slashes 11 children

Reports say all the injured children were sent to the hospital but their injuries were not life-threatening.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Rohingya: Malaysia arrests Indonesian 'Isis militant' for Myanmar attack plot

Myanmar continues to face a growing danger of attacks by the foreign IS supporters in support of persecuted Muslim Rohingyas.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Johor oil spill: Singapore fish farms lose 200 kg harvest, breeding halted

AVA also said that on 4 January, one farm has reported that it has lost 100kg and 200kg of fish after the mishap, according The Straits Times.

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

River Hongbao Festival 2017: All you need to know about Chinese New Year festivities in Singapore

The event will be held from 2 pm to 11pm daily and it will be extended until 1 am on Jan 27, Chinese New Year's Eve.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Beijing issues highest fog alert for second day, highways closed due to poor visibility

The authorities say the poor visibility has prompted three major northern ports to suspend the loading of ships on Tuesday.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Fire at private nursing home kills seven in China

The firefighters have rescued nearly 32 people, who were living at nursing home.

Jan 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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