Twin Islamic State suicide bombings at Baghdad mall kill 12 The Islamic State claims the responsibility of the attack in eastern Baghdad. Sep 10, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya Facebook
Eid al-Adha 2016: Top quotes and messages to share with friends and family Eid al-Adha is the second of two religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Sep 9, 2016By Simi John
Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants along with hostages are on the run in Jolo island Authorities say the five Malaysian captives were kidnapped from a tugboat near Dent Haven in Lahad Datu on July 18. Sep 9, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Singapore, China to hold joint naval drill as first bilateral event The RSS Steadfast along with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jiangkai II-class frigate CNS Jingzhou will hold a half-day drill. Sep 9, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
North Korea conducts fifth and most powerful nuclear test North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test on Friday, setting off a blast that was more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Sep 9, 2016By Reuters
Indonesia drug chief praises Duterte, calls for Philippine-style crackdown Indonesia is known to have some of the toughest drug laws in the world. Sep 8, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Philippines President Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf: I will eat you alive, literally President Rodrigo Duterte says lawless elements like terrorists were already "beyond redemption." Sep 8, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Indonesia: Ancient gold plates unearthed in Boyolali The box, resembling a jewellery casket, was found from a pile of rocks that was dug up as part of construction activities of a water aquifer project. Sep 8, 2016By Bihu Ray
Duterte, Obama shake hands and chat after rift over insult The presidents of the two longtime allies were due to hold talks on Tuesday but the White House cancelled the meeting after Duterte's insult. Sep 8, 2016By Reuters
China to join ASEAN, wants to eliminate interference in South China Sea Chinese authority says peace and stability in South China Sea was directly related to prosperity and development of countries in the region. Sep 8, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Floods kill 60 people; 44,000 left homeless in North Korea Tumen river suffers the biggest flood ever recorded due to a rainstorm, according to Pyongyang. Sep 7, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake recorded in Tokyo; no threat of tsunami The authorities say there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Sep 7, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Laos summit: Philippines releases images of Chinese boats at Scarborough shoal Philippines defence minister, who is at the summit in Vientiane, orders the release of photographs. Sep 7, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Indonesia: Road accident claims 16 lives in Java Batang Police and Central Java Police conducted an investigation and concluded that a flat tyre was the primary cause of the accident. Sep 6, 2016By Bihu Ray Road accident
Philippines President Duterte apologises to Obama, regrets personal attack The leaders were scheduled to meet in Laos at a gathering organised by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Sep 6, 2016By Bihu Ray