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Ahok's blasphemy trial resumes in Jakarta, judges expected to take call on governor's refutation

The trail has resumed after 2 weeks in a new location due to security threats.

Dec 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China tests new jet fighter FC-31 Gyrfalcon prototype

The FC-31 will be China's second fifth-generation fighter after the J-20.

Dec 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bizarre incident of doctor accidentally cutting off boy's penis real: Malaysian police

The horrible accident when the 10-year-old boy was going through a laser-based surgery at a clinic in Kajang

Dec 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Christmas typhoon kills 4, destroys homes in Philippines (PHOTOS)

The government's weather agency says seven typhoons have struck the country on Christmas Day in the past 65 years.

Dec 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan arrests three foreign suspects over $2 Million ATM cyber theft

Thailand arrests 9 cyber warriors for hacking government sites in protest against internet laws

The government says the websites were only down temporarily and the attacks caused minimum disruption.

Dec 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ilzam Odit: Indonesian police yet to find cause of PSA Marine engineer's mysterious death

The body has been sent to the Muhammad Sani General Hospital for a post-mortem examination

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Christians' use of 'Allah' in limelight again as Jambi hotel decorates X'mas tree with Arabic script

The governor of Jambi apologised about the incident and temporarily suspended the operation of Novita Hotel.

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Three Indonesians arrested for plot to join Syrian militants

The three suspects were directly taken to the police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) headquarters for interrogation.

Dec 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Muslim hardliners threaten Christmas revellers in East Java

The incident has triggered frenzy among people of Indonesia's second largest city

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Seat belts and 'sleepy hour' ban, Malaysia mulls tight norms to ensure bus safety

Bernama news agency chairman proposed to introduced seat belts in all buses

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Chinese coast guard ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles, second time in a week

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers in East China Sea, says Japan

The Maritime Self-Defense Force is closely monitoring the situation for further actions.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Super Typhoon Haima causes destruction as it slams into northern Philippines (PHOTOS)

Nock-Ten red alert: Thousands in Philippines flee typhoon, ferry and flight services stopped

Authorities say Nock-Ten will affect an area populated by nearly 42 million people, including the capital Manila.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Christmas Eve blast near Philippine church injures 13

Philippines: 16 injured in Christmas Eve blast at Catholic church in restive Mindanao

Last year, as many as 15 people were killed in Christmas attacks by Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines urges residents to evacuate ahead of typhoon Nock-Ten

Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of typhoon Nock-Ten landfall on Christmas

Authorities say the sudden news of typhoon has prevented thousands of people from returning to their hometowns for the Christmas weekend.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans suffers in Hokkaido airport since Thursday due to snow

Singapore: Scoot passengers sleep on floor, go without food and drinks at Hokkaido airport

This is the second time in December after almost 200 Singapore Airlines passengers were stuck in northern Japan two weeks ago.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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