Society

Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh

Isis claims responsibility for killing of Hindu monastery worker in Bangladesh

Since February, militants have killed more than 30 people including religious minorities, liberal bloggers and academics.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Julie Bishop: Body of Australian missing in Brazil found

Body of Australian Rye Hunt, who went missing in Brazil, found

Rye Hunt, 25, disappeared from the Copacabana Beach area on May 21.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu temple attacked in malaysia's penang

Second Hindu temple attacked in less than a week in Malaysia's Penang

Attacks on Hindu temples are becoming common in Penang says deputy chief minister.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Thailand: 11 teachers, school staff die as bus topples and catches fire in Chonburi

School employee says school director was behind the wheel and was among the injured.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Muhammad Shafee Abdullah appointed as ambassador-at-large for human rights in Malaysia

Malaysia appoints Muhammad Shafee as ambassador-at-large for human rights

Muhammad Shafee's appointment is a move to promote human rights, says the Malaysian foreign ministry.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea sends military vessels to chase away Chinese boats for illegal crab fishing

South Korean ships chase away Chinese boats harvesting crabs in disputed waters

Seoul official says China and North Korea were notified about this operation.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China dog-meat festival: Protesters deliver big petition to stop the festival

China dog-meat festival: Protesters file mammoth petition to stop Yulin city event

At the annual Chinese festival, the residents of the southern city are seen consuming dog meat and thousands of dogs expected to be slaughtered.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian immigration system sabotage: Five more immigration officers arrested

Malaysian immigration system sabotage: 5 more officers arrested

Inspector General Khalid Abu Bakar says the officers were arrested from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh in latest attack on minorities

'The killing bore the hallmarks of recent attacks by Islamist extremists on minorities'

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand Tiger Temple investigation uncovers slaughterhouse

The police discovered four live tigers and a dozen empty cages in a house 50 km from the temple in western Kanchanaburi province.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

The earthquake was under sea, at a depth of 29 km and its tremors lasted for three to four seconds.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand speedboat accident: Two Chinese tourists killed and 20 injured in tour boat collision

Thailand speedboat accident: 2 Chinese tourists killed, 20 injured

Two speedboats packed with 62 tourists crashed off the coast of southern Thailand on Wednesday.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore National Day Parade 2016: Tickets ready for collection from 10 June

2016 Singapore National Day Parade is on August 9.

Jun 9, 2016

By Simi John

Singapore to cut off internet access for gov't workers from 2017

Singapore to block internet access for government employees at work

There are alternatives for internet access and the work that officers need to do does not change, says official.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tel Aviv attack: Gunmen kill at least four near Israel's defence ministry

The attack happened as families were enjoying a balmy evening out at the trendy Sarona complex.

Jun 9, 2016

By Reuters

Prev 2654 2655 2656 2657 2658 2659 2660 2661 2662 2663 Next

BLOGS AND FEATURES

The Judge Returns to Premiere on Friday: A Complete Guide to Upcoming MBC Fantasy Drama

11 hours ago

By Ilin Mathew

Previous 1 of Next

Society

Isis claims responsibility for killing of Hindu monastery worker in Bangladesh

Body of Australian Rye Hunt, who went missing in Brazil, found

Second Hindu temple attacked in less than a week in Malaysia's Penang

Thailand: 11 teachers, school staff die as bus topples and catches fire in Chonburi

Malaysia appoints Muhammad Shafee as ambassador-at-large for human rights

South Korean ships chase away Chinese boats harvesting crabs in disputed waters

China dog-meat festival: Protesters file mammoth petition to stop Yulin city event

Malaysian immigration system sabotage: 5 more officers arrested

Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh in latest attack on minorities

Thailand Tiger Temple investigation uncovers slaughterhouse

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Thailand speedboat accident: 2 Chinese tourists killed, 20 injured

Singapore National Day Parade 2016: Tickets ready for collection from 10 June

Singapore to block internet access for government employees at work

Tel Aviv attack: Gunmen kill at least four near Israel's defence ministry

The Judge Returns to Premiere on Friday: A Complete Guide to Upcoming MBC Fantasy Drama

The Judge Returns to Premiere on Friday: A Complete Guide to Upcoming MBC Fantasy Drama

Dr. Rajendra Upadhye Sets a Bold Global Vision for the New Year

Dr. Rajendra Upadhye Sets a Bold Global Vision for the New Year

Critics Choice Awards (CCA) 2026: Everything We Know So Far

Critics Choice Awards (CCA) 2026: Everything We Know So Far