Singapore Marina Bay attack plot: Arrested suspects linked to Jakarta bombings mastermind Officials believe Bahrun Naim wanted to set up an IS "province" in the Southeast Asia region, including Indonesia, the southern Philippines, southern Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Aug 6, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Former President SR Nathan's vital signs stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee PM Lee also extended his support to Nathan's family and thanked people for their good wishes. Aug 6, 2016By Bihu Ray
Pakistan seeks return of helicopter crash hostages from Afghan Taliban A Taliban commander claimed the seven were "in safe hands" with the insurgents. Aug 6, 2016By Reuters
India: Gunmen kill 14 in weekly market in Assam's Kokrajhar district Eyewitnesses say attackers wearing military uniforms fired and hand grenades at the crowded market in Kokrajhar. Aug 5, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Japan: New defence minister warns North Korea, China about warlike attitude Tomomi Inada singled out North Korean provocations and Chinese use of "force" in territorial disputes in the review. Aug 5, 2016By Bihu Ray
Indonesia: Police arrest 6 militants for planning attack on Singapore's Marina Bay The police have identified the group as "KGR @ Katibah GR" which is accused of harbouring two Uighurs. Aug 5, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
China forms anti-terror alliance with Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan Military leaders from the four nations discusses the challenges they are facing to battle the Islamist militants. Aug 5, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Fighters of Libyan forces allied with the UN backed government fire a rocket at Islamic State fighters in Sirte, Libya Fighters of Libyan forces allied with the UN backed government fire a rocket at Islamic State fighters in Sirte, Libya Aug 5, 2016By Staff Reporter
Indonesia: 11 fishermen missing as high waves hit Cilacap in Java A massive search operation has been launched to locate the missing fishermen. Aug 5, 2016By Bihu Ray
Singapore: Police alert public on rising phone scams, ask to avoid+65 999 phone calls The police urges the public to call the hotline at 1800 255 0000 if they have any information regarding these scams. Aug 5, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Nepal: Prachanda takes over as Prime Minister, appoints minority leader as home minister The former rebel commander has vowed to tackle the grievances of the Madhesi minority in Nepal. Aug 5, 2016By Reuters
Gulshan cafe attack: Bangladesh police arrest British national Both the suspects were present inside the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe when the militants raided the premises. Aug 4, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Singapore's new bus operator Go-Ahead to start services on Sept 4 The firm will start with 13 bus services and later it will introduce 11 more routes on September 18. Aug 4, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Philippines urges fishermen to avoid disputed waters after China warns of 'penalties' Manila says ground reality is difficult though the tribunal's ruling is clear. Aug 4, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Woman killed, five injured in mass stabbing in central London A 19-year-old man with suspected mental health issues has been arrested by the London Metropolitan Police. Aug 4, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya