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China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

South China Sea: China warns ships to stay away as it holds drills near Paracel Islands

China's maritime safety administration orders other ships to stay away from the region.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Innocent people and children killed in Philippines drug war are 'collateral damage', says Duterte

Philippines' Duterte says he wants US troops out in two years

The US has around 50,000 troops in the Philippines as a counterbalance against Chinese influence in the region.

Oct 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Second fire reported at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru, no immediate casualties

Another fire breaks out at Johor hospital a day after blaze killed six

The fire is said to be a small fire and the situation is now under control.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Descendants of the Sun: 10 unforgettable dialogues from Song Joong Ki starrer

'Descendants of the Sun' broke all the viewership records and won millions of fans across the globe.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Song Joong ki

Blast kills at least 14, injures 147 in northwestern China

14 killed, nearly 150 injured in blast in China's coal-mining Shaanxi province

Authorities launch a province-wide investigation into the production and storage of explosives.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean molester sentenced to two years of jail

Indonesia sentences elderly Australian to 15-yrs in jail for series of child sex offences in Bali

Robert Andrew Fiddes Ellis (70) has been accused of molesting at least 11 minor girls over a period of two years.

Oct 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Saudi Arabia: Two policemen shot dead in Shiite majority Dammam

The policemen came under "heavy fire from an unknown source" the state news agency said.

Oct 25, 2016

By Jacob J

SHOCKING: Singapore man charged for killing five-year-old son in gruesome manner

The victim had three siblings who are now kept in alternative care by Child Protective Service

Oct 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

Malaysia: ICU patients among six dead in Johor Baru hospital fire

Among the dead were four females, all of whom were believed to be patients.

Oct 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia: Toxic solvent dumped into Sungai Buah; No water supply for 320,000 consumers

A 20m bund has been built across Sungai Buah by the authorities to prevent the toxic water from spreading farther

Oct 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Govt to launch smart meter trial for electricity, water and gas

Singapore to launch smart meter trial for electricity, water and gas

Officials claim the new trial smart solutions would help in reading all three meters remotely, reliably and cost-effectively.

Oct 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore President Tony Tan pays respects to Thailand's late King Bhumibol

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej breathed his last on 13 October.

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

At least 3 killed in India-Pakistan cross-border firing

Shelling at India-Pakistan border in Kashmir kills 3 including Indian soldier

Indian military says the shelling occurred in the Pura, Pargwal and Kanachak sectors.

Oct 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Wanchai Murder: British banker pleads not guilty to killing migrant domestic workers

Rurik Jutting was accused of killing two Indonesian women, Sumarti Ningsih (23) and Seneng Mujiasih (29) in Hong Kong

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia will not legalise online gambling; warns against registering in Singapore

Police probing boot camp incident in which school girls were made to wade through pit with a snake.

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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