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Jakarta police foil State Palace attack plot, detonate powerful bomb

Police believe that the bomb was prepared to attack the State Palace in Central Jakarta.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Human rights activists support Ahok amidst cry for his arrest in blasphemy case

Human rights activists argue that Ahok is being penalised for a crime he did not commit

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Kuala Lumpur: Fleeing robbers leave behind pistol in luxury watch store

The burglars fled in a Mercedes-Benz car after making off with some of the watches.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Twin bombing outside Istanbul soccer stadium kills 29, wounds 166

President Tayyip Erdogan described the blasts as a terrorist attack on police and civilians.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia falling behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English proficiency

Indonesia is given the 32nd position in the list of comprising of 72 countries in the list made after the survey

Dec 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta cyanide coffee murder: Jessica appeals 20-year jail sentence

Jessica was sentenced to 20 years in prison after she was found guilty of killing her friend Mirna with Cyanide-laced coffee

Dec 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta police tightens security before Ahok blasphemy trial begins

The trial will start from 13 December at the old Central Jakarta Court building.

Dec 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Vietnam dredges on disputed reef in South China Sea

Vietnam starts dredging work on disputed reef in South China Sea

Authorities say several vessels were found in a carved out embankment on the reef's edge.

Dec 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnam angers China by starting dredging work in Ladd Reef on Spratlys

Vietnam has built a lighthouse and military camp on the reef, which is claimed both by China and Taiwan.

Dec 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Aceh earthquake: Pictures of death, devastation and courage after more than 100 die

Authorities say since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, this latest quake was the worst disaster to hit the region.

Dec 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Molestation case against senior Bloomberg executive falls apart in court

Nitin Jaiswal was accused of molesting his Filipino maid when the rest of the family was in Australia.

Dec 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Hong Kong cab driver arrested for uploading photo of breastfeeding passenger on Facebook

Nerdy Hong Kong driver in jail after taking photo of breastfeeding mother and sharing on Facebook

Authorities say the cabby was arrested in Sham Shui Po for accessing computers with criminal or dishonest intent.

Dec 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia, Philippines verifying reports on abduction of four Malaysians off Sabah

Malaysia: 3 gunmen shot down, security personnel injured in gun battle with kidnappers

Security forces were attacked by the kidnappers from the southern Philippines during a kidnapping attempt in Sabah.

Dec 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jack Lam: 8 things to know about fleeing gambling tycoon who's Duterte's next target

The Chinese gambler was accused by the Filipino authorities of bribing a lawyer involved in a crackdown on gambling

Dec 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysian Sultans start conclave to elect next King

Najib snubs Mahathir again by cancelling invitation to new king's inauguration

Mahathir told he will not be provided with any seat at the inauguration of new king Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan.

Dec 8, 2016

By Jacob J

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