Nigerian run online 'love-scam' busted; Singapore, Malaysia make cross-border arrests The authorities say a number of victims from Singapore and Malaysia have lost approximately RM21.6 million (S$6.9 million). Feb 14, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Sri Lanka grapples with army desertions; Over 500 arrested, tens of thousands pursued The military is pursuing about 43,000 deserters who mostly leave armed forces to join construction and transport industries. Feb 14, 2017By Ankit Agarwal
Malaysia: Stolen radioactive material Iridium 192 sold retail at scrap metal shop Category-2 radioactive substance can kill people in close proximity within hours if leaked. Feb 13, 2017By Ankit Agarwal
Philippines: Duterte calls ex-Colombian Prez an idiot for criticizing drug war 'To tell you frankly ... they say that Colombia leader has been lecturing about me. That idiot' Feb 8, 2017By Jacob J
Islamic State chops off hands of children in Mosul for refusing to join Daesh militia The children were punished in front of their families after they refused to participate in military training. Feb 4, 2017By Jacob J
Saudi Arabian diplomat gets 26 months in jail, 4 strokes of cane for sex crime Alzahrani told the victim that what happened between them was "secret" and warned her against letting others know. Feb 4, 2017By Jacob J
Singapore: 5 foreigners arrested for posing as tourists and claiming GST refund The men will be charged today and each of them is likely to face more than 200 charges. Feb 2, 2017By Bihu Ray
Malaysia: Kota Bharu police discover dead teenagers from abandoned car The bodies have sent to the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital for post-mortem Jan 30, 2017By Bihu Ray
India: Female Infosys techie murdered at workstation; security guard arrested It is believed that she was strangulated with the help of a computer wire. Jan 30, 2017By Bihu Ray
Canada: Gunmen kill 5 people at Quebec City mosque; several wounded The mosque's president said there were around 40 people inside when the shooting happened. Jan 30, 2017By Bihu Ray
Singapore police arrest man over death of mother, daughter on Chinese New Year A 39-year-old woman and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead at Woodlands Drive 52. Jan 29, 2017By Bihu Ray Singapore crime
Malaysia: Man arrested for plan to spray paint Hindu women during Thaipusam The group publicly discussed their intentions to paint women's bodies during the Thaipusam festival. Jan 28, 2017By Bihu Ray Facebook
Philippines says terror cells have closer links with Islamic State group The authorities claim a Abu Sayyaf militant group leader is trying to spread into new areas of the Philippines. Jan 27, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Malaysia gives death sentence to Myanmar vendor for trading cannabis The accused was arrested for trafficking 1.98kg of cannabis Jan 27, 2017By Bihu Ray
Singapore police arrest 95 'loan sharks' in countrywide raids The people were arrested for giving false contacts and facilitating the illegal moneylending activities. Jan 26, 2017By Bihu Ray