Singapore: Couple dies unnatural death at condominium in Novena

The police are investigating the cause of the two deaths.

Oct 23, 2016

Bermuda Triangle mystery cracked? Researchers explain how planes and ships disappear

Experts say hexagonal clouds over the 1.3 million sq km (500,000 square miles) of ocean might be the key behind mysterious incidents at the Bermuda Triangle.

Oct 22, 2016

Singaporean film banned in Malaysia: Directors planning to appeal

The Film Censorship Board of Malaysia says the film contains "elements that may be sensitive to the feelings of Malaysian Malays".

Oct 22, 2016

Bangladesh: Islamist leader behind Dhaka cafe attack jumps off building, dies

The Rapid Action Battalion identifies the deceased terrorist as Abdur Rahman alias Sheikh Abu Ibrahim al Hanif.

Oct 22, 2016

'Recovering Champions' in Philippines, the other side of Duterte's murderous war on drugs

The Philippines government plans for a new 'mega' rehabilitation centre to accommodate nearly 10,000 patients.

Oct 22, 2016

Indians around the world prepare to celebrate Diwali, festival of lights [PHOTOS]

This festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to the kingdom of Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile.

Oct 22, 2016

Back in Philippines Duterte clarifies he doesn't want to cut ties with US

Duterte changes his opinion and says he will not sever diplomatic ties with the United States.

Oct 22, 2016

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits western Japan, no tsunami threat

Authorities say the quake damaged electricity lines leaving nearly 40,000 homes powerless.

Oct 21, 2016

In Pictures: Super Typhoon Haima unleashes death and destruction in Philippines

Authorities say at least 12 people died and tens of thousands were evacuated and taken to safer grounds.

Oct 21, 2016

Infamous Duterte quotes: 15 bizarre rants on crime, drug, sex, rape and human rights

Duterte's outspoken and straight-talking style, however, endeared him to many Filipinos.

Oct 21, 2016

Pokemon Go fans can test game knowledge at Pokemon Exhibition in Sentosa World

The exhibition will remain open from 10 am to 7 pm daily till Jan 2 next year.

Oct 21, 2016

Hong Kong braces for super Typhoon Haima, shuts all but essential services

Officials say the city is expected to remain shut for most of Friday until the storm passes away.

Oct 21, 2016

'Philippines will maintain trade and economic ties with US'

Philippines presidential office urges public to wait for the final guidelines before interpreting Duterte's stance on US.

Oct 21, 2016

Chinese couple apologises for taking toilet seat from Japan hotel room

The couple promises such an improper behaviour won't be repeated in future.

Oct 20, 2016

Malaysia hot dog ban: Minister denies renaming order amid rising ridicule

The ruling about the renaming of products including the word "dog", has been widely ridiculed on social media.

Oct 20, 2016

Zika alert: Singapore identifies new Zika cluster in Little India

The total number of locally transmitted Zika virus cases reaches up to 415 in Singapore.

Oct 20, 2016

5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, no tsunami alert issued

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the epicentre of the quake was in Chiba prefecture.

Oct 20, 2016

Super Typhoon Haima makes landfall in Philippines, thousands evacuated

Haima could be as destructive as the catastrophic super typhoon Haiyan that killed more than 7,350 people in 2013.

Oct 20, 2016

Military helicopter crashes in southern Vietnam; 3 dead

Death toll in defence aviation accidents this year touches 14 this year.

Oct 19, 2016

Pakistan arrests terror suspects as home-grown Sunni militants swing to Isis

Frontier regions of Pakistan are safe haven for fighters from al-Qaeda, the Taliban an Isis.

Oct 19, 2016