Philippine: Retired police officer admits to killing 300 people under Duterte Duterte's allies has dismissed all the claims and said that it is a plot by his opponents to discredit the popular leader and his war on drugs. Mar 6, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
International Women's Day 2017: Top quotes to share on women empowerment International Women's Day 2017 theme is Be Bold For Change. Mar 6, 2017By Simi John
Singapore makes first dengue vaccine Dengvaxia available from this week The vaccine, which is administered in three doses, is most effective for people those aged 12 to 45. Mar 6, 2017By Bihu Ray
North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into Japan waters Some of the missiles landed in waters as close as 300 km (190 miles) to Japan's northwest coast. Mar 6, 2017By Reuters
Philippine: Earthquake-stricken city Surigao experiences aftershock of 5.9-magnitude The government seismology office says the epicentre was in the same area located outside Surigao City. Mar 5, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Philippines military recovers body of beheaded Abu Sayyaf German hostage in Sulu The group is believed to still hold at least 19 foreigners and six Filipino hostages. Mar 5, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
China pushes its defense budget, increases military spending by 7 per cent Experts say that China is sending a clear message that it is not interested in an arms race. Mar 5, 2017By Ambili S
Malaysia rejects insinuation it violated UN sanctions on North Korea Malaysia has for years been one of the few countries in the world to have strong ties with North Korea Mar 4, 2017By Reuters
Singapore: Police arrest 26-year-old student for buying drugs online The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers say the investigations are going on. Mar 4, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, no tsunami warning The authorities say there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Mar 4, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
China bans tourism to South Korea over THAAD antimissile system deployment Though South Korea has clarified that the system is deployed to defend against nuclear-armed North Korean missiles. Mar 4, 2017By Ambili S
SHOCKING: Indian woman burnt alive after hospital wrongly declares her dead The doctors contradicted the post-mortem report and insisted that the newly-wed woman died in the hospital. Mar 3, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
King Salman extends Indonesia tour: 45 trucks to transport Saudi king's luggage during Bali holiday The Saudi King is also scheduled to travel to Japan, China, the Maldives and Jordan. Mar 3, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Malaysia releases N. Korean held over Kim Jong-nam murder due to lack of evidence Ri Jong Chol has been taken to the immigration office to be prepared for deportation to North Korea. Mar 3, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Philippines: Drug Enforcement Agency arrests 79-year-old Taiwanese with $168k worth of shabu The suspect faces charges for violation of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), Article II of RA 9165. Mar 2, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya