Philippines: Moro Islamic Liberation Front releases 1,858 child-soldiers

These child soldiers were associated with MILF's armed wings BIAF and BIWAB.

Feb 20, 2017

Singapore: Man receives 10 years' jail for cheating 182 victims of $6m in Volks Auto scam

The Volks Auto scam trio took thousands of money from customers but "no effort was made to fulfill the orders".

Feb 19, 2017

India: Barren Island volcano erupts once again, spews out ash and lava

Barren Island volcano started erupting in 1991 after a dormant phase of over 150 years.

Feb 19, 2017

Sri Lanka grapples with army desertions; Over 500 arrested, tens of thousands pursued

The military is pursuing about 43,000 deserters who mostly leave armed forces to join construction and transport industries.

Feb 14, 2017

Malaysia: Stolen radioactive material Iridium 192 sold retail at scrap metal shop

Category-2 radioactive substance can kill people in close proximity within hours if leaked.

Feb 13, 2017

Photos of obese tigers in Siberian Tiger Park in China spark outrage

The photos of adoringly cute obese tigers have sparked outrage on the social media.

Feb 13, 2017

Japan: Legendary manga artist Jiro Taniguchi dies at 69

Taniguchi stood apart for his humanism in a genre known for extreme violence and pornography

Feb 12, 2017