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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

Three suicide bombings kill at least 17 in Baghdad

No group has claimed responsibility of the three attacks yet.

Sep 27, 2016

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

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

Singapore reports nearly 12,000 dengue cases this year

Authorities say currently there are 35 dengue clusters in Singapore including seven high-risk clusters.

Sep 27, 2016

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

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

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Philippines reports first case of pregnant woman with Zika virus

The Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says 12 Zika virus cases have been detected across the nation in September.

Sep 26, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

Powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Fiji, no tsunami threat

Authorities say the earthquake occurred 20 minutes after a 6.3 magnitude quake hit 124km northwest of Tonga.

Sep 25, 2016

Washinton state police arrest suspect in shooting at Cascade Mall

Washington police arrest Cascade Mall shooting suspect

The suspect is a 20-year-old boy, who lives with his family in Oak Harbor.

Sep 25, 2016

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

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

Washington state mall shooting kills 3 women, many critically injured

Washington: Cascade Mall shooting kills 3 women, suspect absconding

Authorities urges the residents to avoid the mall and to follow road closures.

Sep 24, 2016

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Singapore: 16 pregnant women confirmed to have Zika, total number reaches 387

The Ministry of Health says 658 Zika tests were conducted between Sep 7 and Sep 17 to know the exact situation of the crisis.

Sep 24, 2016

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

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

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