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Four Malaysians abducted in Abu Sayyaf-infested waters off Sabah

7 fishermen feared kidnapped in Sabah waters

Esscom boosts security along the Malaysia-Philippines sea borders after the incident.

Sep 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mount Barujani erupts in Indonesia; tourists evacuated

Indonesia's Mount Barujani erupts; hundreds of foreign tourists evacuated

The transport ministry spokesman says there were no flight disturbances due to the ash clouds.

Sep 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

President Duterte to create 'many new alliances' for Philippines

Duterte says he would "open alliances" with China, as well as Russia and seek help in the country's drug problem.

Sep 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Three suicide bombings kill at least 17 in Baghdad

No group has claimed responsibility of the three attacks yet.

Sep 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Chinese coast guard harasses Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal

Officials say the incidents took place while President Duterte made calls to allow Filipinos fish near Scarborough shoal.

Sep 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Megi to cause landfall in Taiwan; thousands evacuated

Typhoon Megi approaches landfall in Taiwan; thousands evacuated

Authorities say more than 3,700 tourists had already been evacuated from tourist spots.

Sep 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore labels China's Global Times report on NAM disappointing, untrue

Singapore labels China's Global Times report on NAM summit as disappointing, untrue

Singapore's ambassador, in a letter to the editor-in-chief of China's Global Times, expressed the state's disappointment with the report.

Sep 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China to prosecute former top executives for alleged graft

President Xi Jinping launched a sweeping crackdown on deep-rooted corruption after assuming power almost four years ago

Sep 26, 2016

By Reuters

PM Lee to attend lunch hosted by Japan's Emperor Akihito

PM Lee is scheduled to meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and will receive the top honour for a foreign dignitary

Sep 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Japan: 5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Okinawa and neighbouring islands

Authorities say there were no immediate reports of any damage or injury.

Sep 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf's Malaysian hostage pleads for help in phone call to media

In an eight-minute conversation, the sailor says they were being held in a jungle and beaten up.

Sep 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

FAST, world's largest radio telescope starts operating in China

World's largest radio telescope 'FAST' starts operating in China

The telescope will study the distribution of neutral hydrogen and seek to unlock answers on the evolution of the universe.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Philippines foreign minister asks other countries not to interfere in Duterte's drugs war

Yasay says Duterte won "an unprecedented and resounding electoral mandate" and had to deliver a change.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Footbridge collapses in south Jakarta collapses, 3 died

Indonesia: Footbridge collapse kills 3 in south Jakarta

Authorities say that even after the collapse the main structure of the bridge was still intact.

Sep 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Singapore: PM Lee launches mobile app 'SGSecure' in fight against terrorism

SGSecure app will provide information and guidance to the public in case of a major crisis like a terrorist attack or fire accidents.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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