Singapore haze caused by Riau forest fires, confirms Indonesia

The National Disaster Management Agency says satellites detected 162 "fire alerts" in the Rokan Hilir regency.

Aug 30, 2016

Typhoon Lionrock expected to hit northeast Japan

A strong typhoon is on course to hit on the northeastern part of Japan on Tuesday afternoon.

Aug 30, 2016

Bangladesh police identify three dead militants linked to Dhaka cafe attack

Police say Towsif Hossain, who was missing since February, came from Dhaka's leafy Dhanmondi neighbourhood.

Aug 28, 2016

Indonesia: Police arrest boy over attempted bomb attack on Medan church

Police say the 17-year-old boy was sitting among the morning mass congregation at the St. Yoseph Catholic Church.

Aug 28, 2016

Singapore haze: Air quality improves, returns to moderate range

The National Environment Agency says the improvement has been possible as less dense haze was blown from central Sumatra.

Aug 28, 2016

First locally-transmitted Zika virus case reported in Singapore

The National Environment Agency has taken steps to monitor and control the situation at Aljunied Crescent.

Aug 28, 2016

Japan: Another woman dies in Pokemon Go related road accident

This is the second incident of death in Japan that has been related to the wildly popular augmented reality game, Pokemon Go.

Aug 27, 2016

Dhaka cafe attack: Bangladesh security forces kill mastermind Tamim Chowdhury

The Additional Commissioner of Police Monirul Islam says the militants were killed in an early morning raid on their hideout in Narayanganj on the outskirts of Dhaka.

Aug 27, 2016

Philippine troops kill 11 Abu Sayyaf militants in fierce gun battle

Major Tan says 17 commandos were also injured in the clash with about 100 Abu Sayyaf bandits.

Aug 27, 2016

Indonesia: Mount Sinabung erupts in Sumatra

Sources say the volcanic earthquake has continued to occur with eruptions of the ash cloud that goes as far as 3.000 meters from the crater.

Aug 27, 2016

Hong Kong: First suspected Zika case tests negative

The authorities say the 38-year-old woman was discharged from the hospital on Friday evening.

Aug 27, 2016

SR Nathan's State Funeral: Singapore bids farewell to former president

President Tony Tan Keng Yam presents the State Flag and Accoutrements to late president Nathan's son Osith Ramanathan.

Aug 26, 2016

Trainee pilot dies in Vietnam army fighter jet crash

Authorities say that this is the third deadly military plane accident since June.

Aug 26, 2016

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants behead another hostage

Authority confirms that the decapitated head was of Patrick Almodovar, who was kidnapped about a month ago.

Aug 26, 2016

Malaysia: 4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Mt Kinabalu

The quake lasted for about three seconds and the tremors were felt in Ranau, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Tuaran.

Aug 26, 2016

Hong Kong on alert after first case of Zika virus confirmed

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health says relevant measures had been taken to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Aug 26, 2016

Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

The National Environment Agency says it will issue an advisory regarding this haze issue.

Aug 26, 2016

Singapore: World's first driverless taxi starts limited public trial

nuTonomy, a US-based tech startup that developed the softwares for these self-driving taxis.

Aug 25, 2016

Remembering SR Nathan: Singaporeans pay last tribute to former president

The State Funeral Procession for the late former President SR Nathan will start at 2 pm on Friday.

Aug 25, 2016

Indonesian navy finds Malaysian oil tanker taken by own crew

Authorities say Vier Harmoni was found on Wednesday off West Kalimantan province, on the Indonesian part of Borneo Island.

Aug 25, 2016