Singaporean climber falls into ravine while climbing Mount Kinabalu

Authorities say the man was reported missing while his training for the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.

Oct 2, 2016

China landslides: At least 8 dead in Zhejiang province, 19 remain missing

4,000 rescue workers with 180 diggers are still looking for survivors but work is being hindered by persistent rain and poor road conditions.

Oct 2, 2016

Malaysia's stock exchange receives bomb threat, building evacuated

Authorities say there was no major incident.

Sep 30, 2016

Thailand health ministry confirms 2 cases of Zika-linked microcephaly

The health ministry says the number of Zika virus cases are stable in Thailand.

Sep 30, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte equates himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Duterte says he would like to finish the problem of his country and save the next generation from perdition.

Sep 30, 2016

S. Korean coastguard kills 3 Chinese fishermen in confrontation over illegal fishing

Authorities say a Chinese boat burst into flames as the South Korean coastguard tried to apprehend them for illegal fishing.

Sep 30, 2016

China armed forces warn Japan against joint South China Sea patrols with US

Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman says Japan is constantly trying to stir things up in South China Sea for its own purposes.

Sep 29, 2016

Thai AirAsia flight delays departure after staff mistake sex toy for bomb

Authorities say a buzzing sex toy in one of the luggages was mistaken for an explosive device.

Sep 29, 2016

South Australia restores power amidst more storm threats

Jay Weatherill, South Australia's Premier says 90 per cent of power has been restored to homes.

Sep 29, 2016

Philippines President Duterte vows to end joint US military drills

Duterte says the scheduled October military exercises would be the last joint drill with the United States.

Sep 29, 2016

Typhoon Megi: Rescuers pull 15 people out alive from China landslide, 26 still missing

Authorities say the remnants of typhoon Megi caused the landslide to crash into Sucun village.

Sep 29, 2016

South Australia without power as severe thunderstorms unleash chaos

Weather officials forecast that the stormy conditions will continue through Thursday.

Sep 28, 2016

Passengers fall ill at Tokyo train station, complain about strange smell

Japanese police officials and the fire department are investigating the reports to find out the cause of such a smell.

Sep 28, 2016

Typhoon Megi makes landfall in east China, kills one after Taiwan destruction

Fujian authorities say they have moved more than 120,000 people who work close to shore or at sea.

Sep 28, 2016

7 fishermen feared kidnapped in Sabah waters

Esscom boosts security along the Malaysia-Philippines sea borders after the incident.

Sep 28, 2016

Indonesia's Mount Barujani erupts; hundreds of foreign tourists evacuated

The transport ministry spokesman says there were no flight disturbances due to the ash clouds.

Sep 28, 2016

President Duterte to create 'many new alliances' for Philippines

Duterte says he would "open alliances" with China, as well as Russia and seek help in the country's drug problem.

Sep 27, 2016

Three suicide bombings kill at least 17 in Baghdad

No group has claimed responsibility of the three attacks yet.

Sep 27, 2016

Chinese coast guard harasses Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal

Officials say the incidents took place while President Duterte made calls to allow Filipinos fish near Scarborough shoal.

Sep 27, 2016

Singapore reports nearly 12,000 dengue cases this year

Authorities say currently there are 35 dengue clusters in Singapore including seven high-risk clusters.

Sep 27, 2016