Society

Indonesia arrests Japanese man for reptile smuggling

Katsuhide Naito was arrested at Jakarta's main airport with over 250 animals hidden in his bags.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Two Chinese fighter jets intercept US plane over East China Sea, says US

The WC-135 was carrying out a routine mission at the time and was operating in accordance with international law.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

HDB unveils 8,748 flats for sale in May

According to the housing board, these comprise 4,802 BTO units spread across six projects in Woodlands, Yishun, Bidadari (Toa Payoh) and Geylang.

May 19, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Turkish security clashes with protesters in Washington as Erdogan looks on

Newly-released from the May 16 scuffles between Turkish security officials and anti-Erdogan protesters in Washington DC appears to show Turkish President Erdogan communicating to a member of his security team just before the fighting erupted. Armenian and Kurdish groups had organized the demonstration to protest President Erdogan s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

May 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Duterte signs executive order on nationwide smoking ban

The ban carries a maximum penalty of four months in jail and a fine of 5,000 pesos (US$100), covers both indoor and outdoor smoking.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US imposes sanctions on eight Venezuela supreme court justices as violence continues

The US Treasury department announced on May 19 new sanctions on Venezuelan officials for alleged human rights abuses. The news comes as the month-long protests and deadly clashes continued against President Nicolas Maduros government.

May 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Celcom, Ericsson launch Malaysia's first 5G network trial

Malaysian consumers can expect the full 5G network rollout between 2020 and 2025.

May 19, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Incredible video shows cloud inversion over the Grand Canyon

Footage of the rare winter phenomenon was posted to the Grand Canyon NPS Twitter account on May 17. Cloud inversion takes place when cold air from below meets warm air from above.

May 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Visa applications up 200% as Philippines, China eye closer ties

The Chinese government pledged a total of USD 24 billion soft loan assistance to the Philippines to fast-track the construction of infrastructure projects that will boost the economy.

May 19, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines: President Duterte threatens to ignore court's TRO

Duterte also appealed to the highest court to control the number of TRO issuances as some of them could hamper the speedy implementation of government projects.

May 19, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

SHOCKING: Dog sentenced to death for biting child in Pakistan

Assistant Commissioner says that the sentence was announced on humanitarian grounds.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan's government approves abdication bill of Emperor Akihito

Japanese government approves bill to allow Emperor Akihito's abdication

Last year in July, the 83-year-old emperor expressed his desire to retire due to his age and declining health that were making it hard for him to fulfill his official duties.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Aerial view of New York Times Square car crash scene

Car strikes pedestrians on sidewalk in New York City. One woman feared dead. A witness said it appeared to be intentional.

May 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Roger Ailes dead at 77

Roger Ailes, the former Fox News chairman and CEO, has died. He was 77.

May 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Car ploughs into pedestrians in New Yorks Times Square

A vehicle has ploughed into pedestrians while speeding along New York Citys Times Square. At least one person is dead and 10 people are said to be injured.

May 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter