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Taiwan: TransAsia Airways to shut down after suffering losses

Taiwan's TransAsia Airways shuts down after plane crashes and bad books

TransAsia Airways says it would not be able to pay back a convertible bond, which is due later this month.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

10 interesting facts you never knew about Coldplay

The four-member band was formed in 1996 and has enjoyed huge popularity worldwide.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China: Massive traffic pile-up on foggy Shanxi highway kills 17

The accident disrupted the traffic on both the sides as a large part of the highway was blocked.

Nov 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Abu Sayyaf militants releases Filipina hostage kidnapped with Canadians Robert Hall, John Ridsdel

Abu Sayyaf demands 500 million pesos for sparing life German hostage Jurgen Kantner

Philippine military says they have not received any ransom demand for Kantner.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan, third in 4 days

Japan Tsunami 2016: Cooling system at Tepco Fukushima nuclear plant shut briefly after high waves lash coastline

The tremors were felt in Tokyo where building shook for at least half a minute.

Nov 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Taiwan's planned military drill in disputed Taiping rankles nerves in China

The military drills are to be performed around Itu Aba island at the end of the month

Nov 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

changi airport voted world's best airport

Singapore Airlines cancels 5 weekly flights to Jakarta from Dec 1 on Indonesia's request

Airline authorities will contact the affected customers to accommodate them on other flights.

Nov 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Coldplay to stage first ever concert in Korea; How to book tickets for April 15 show

Coldplay to stage first ever concert in South Korea; How to book tickets for April 15 show

Coldplay concert ticket price ranges from 44,000 won ($37.48) to 154,000 won ($131.18).

Nov 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Young Singaporean dies of heart attack during Reebok Spartan Race in Bintan Island

Medical personnel tried to perform emergency resuscitation on Syed Mohamed Yusof,a former tech company employee.

Nov 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnaps two more Indonesians; 4th incident in two weeks

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnap two more Indonesians off Sabah

Abu Sayyaf group still have 16 hostages, including Kantner, a Dutchman, five Malaysians, two Indonesians and seven Filipinos

Nov 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Descendent of the Sun: Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo

China bans Korean drama, movies, and variety shows 'in retaliation against Thaad deployment'

Authorities say those dramas that have already been approved will continue to be aired.

Nov 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman's body floating in Kallang River in another mysterious death in river-side estate

The woman who was in her 60s was produced dead at the scene by the paramedics.

Nov 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

South Korea prosecutors say President Park was accomplice in corruption scandal

The prosecutors' comments are likely to spur stronger calls for her to step down or be impeached

Nov 20, 2016

By Reuters

Jakarta Police urges citizens to boycott 2 December rally, request them to let law take action

Muslims hardliners are planning a second massive rally Ahok's alleged blasphemy.

Nov 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

India: At least 90 dead, 150 injured in train accident in Uttar Pradesh

India: At least 96 dead, 150 injured in train accident in Uttar Pradesh

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu ordered a probe into the matter and said that strict action will be taken

Nov 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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