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6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Philippines' Mindanao island

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says the deep tremor was located 69 km below the seabed.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippine President Duterte may visit Japan, China in late October

Japan foreign ministry confirms that plans were being made for Duterte's visit.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Bomb kills 3 police officers in Yala province

Thailand: Bomb attack kills 3 police officers in Yala province

Officials say the assailants detonated the bomb and fired on the police from the surrounding jungle.

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladeshi held in Malaysia met suspect involved in Dhaka cafe attack

The suspect met Andaleeb Ahmed, the terrorist involved in the Dhaka cafe attack, at his own restaurant in Bukit Bintang.

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

World's worst maintenance project? Section of China's Great Wall smeared with cement

According to reports the low-quality construction work complete destroyed the aesthetics of the wall

Sep 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Abu Sayyaf militants release Indonesian sailor kidnapped in Sulu sea

Authorities say they are not sure if any ransom was paid for the release.

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tokyo, no tsunami alert issued

The USGS says the epicentre of the quake was 226 km south-east of Tokyo

Sep 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cambodia PM vows to 'eliminate' opponents who protest

Cambodia: PM Hun Sen declares political 'ceasefire' amidst heightened tension

The critics say Hun Sen is scared of losing in the 2018 general elections.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian oil tanker carrying arrying 900,000 litres of diesel 'hijacked off Malaysia'

Indonesia detains fertiliser ship in Bali after officials suspect bomb plot

Authorities are trying to find out if the ship was on its way to the eastern island of Sulawesi, known for militant violence.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants 'hungry' for caliphate, says Duterte

Philippines: President Duterte to invite UN, EU to investigate drug trade killings

Duterte says strong measures are necessary to prevent the Philippines from becoming a "narco-state".

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Malaysia: Police arrest 4 terror suspects, including 3 foreigners

Police say those arrested include a Bangladeshi restaurant owner, a Nepali citizen, a Moroccan man and a Malaysian chauffer.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea facilities

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea military installations

The defence ministry and coast guard of Taiwan says details about the structures are highly confidential.

Sep 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

35 missing in Bangladesh ferry accident; two women confirmed dead

The bank of River Sandhya collapsed and a huge slab of mud fell on the ferry.

Sep 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte bursts into rant against European Union over drug war

Duterte says European Union members had "guilt feelings" over the atrocities they committed in the past.

Sep 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese billionaire's son buys 8 iPhone 7 smartphones for his dog

Coco's own verified Weibo account shows him happily posing with his new iPhone collection.

Sep 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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