India boat tragedy: At least 24 dead in Bihar, PM Modi announces compensation

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has ordered an inquiry and directed the officials to discontinue kite flying celebrations.

Jan 15, 2017

"I will declare martial law" if drug problem "virulent", says Philippine President Duterte

Duterte says no one can stop him from imposing the law, not even the the Supreme Court and Congress.

Jan 15, 2017

Barack Obama presidency: Best of behind-the-scenes photos by official lensman Pete Souza

Pete Souza shares his favourite photographs before the Obama administration is replaced in January.

Jan 14, 2017

New Sarawak CM: Abang Johari sworn in after Adenan Satem's death

The 66-year-old leader took his oath of office as the sixth Chief Minister of Sarawak before Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana.

Jan 14, 2017

Smartphone toilet wipes from NTT Docomo grab eyeballs at Japanese airport

The cleanliness advice is being offered by a helpful video to educate people.

Jan 14, 2017

Google to integrate with Uber services, users can book rides through Google Maps

Users can also access all the necessary information about the destination while travelling.

Jan 13, 2017

Singapore: See Kee Oon and Chua Lee Ming appointed High Court judges

The terms of the new judges will take effect on Jan 31.

Jan 13, 2017

Gold Coast trips: Aus minister Sussan Ley resigns amid expenses scandal

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Australian people are entitled to see they are spending the money wisely.

Jan 13, 2017

Chinese New Year 2017: Jurong Bird Park to launch 'fowl trail' for CNY weekend

Interested people can visit the official website of Jurong Bird Park for more details about the festivities.

Jan 12, 2017

'The best is yet to come': Historic Obama presidency in pictures

By the end of the speech, Obama was seen wiping away tears as the crowd embraced him one last time.

Jan 12, 2017

Adenan Satem, first Malay to become Sarawak chief minister, dead

Sarawak will observe seven days of mourning for the late Chief Minister Adenan Satem.

Jan 11, 2017

Serangoon Plaza to be demolished to make way for 19-storey commercial complex

The authorities say all the tenants have been asked to move out by the end of this month.

Jan 11, 2017

20 joyriders trapped on rollercoaster at Warner Bros theme park on Gold Coast

The authorities say there were no reports of any injury.

Jan 11, 2017

Nasa's NuSTAR detects two new hidden black holes - the active galactic nuclei

The American space agency identifies the two black holes named NGC 1448 and IC 3639.

Jan 10, 2017

Black Nazarene procession: Millions join Manila Catholic parade amid heavy security (PHOTOS)

The Black Nazarene is believed to have healing powers and the devotees feel that even the slightest touch of the statue would bless them.

Jan 9, 2017

China's Ngari series telescopes in Tibet: What are high altitude gravitational wave telescopes?

The telescope is expected to be operational by 2021.

Jan 9, 2017

Malaysia crackdown targets Singapore drivers with outstanding fines; thousands of vehicles seized

The authorities say Singaporeans have accumulated 184,024 unpaid summons and 3,423 arrest warrants since 2010.

Jan 9, 2017

Chinese police kill 3 Islamist terror suspects in restive Xinjiang

The Xinjiang government says the security officers in the southern Xinjiang city of Hotan encountered violent resistance late on Sunday.

Jan 9, 2017

WATCH: E-scooter rider narrowly escapes getting run over by van

The Singapore Civil Defence Force and police say that no emergency report was lodged for this accident.

Jan 8, 2017

Thailand floods: Death toll rises to 18, tourism industry highly affected

Authorities say the floods has also affected the rubber-production in the country.

Jan 8, 2017