Japan: Truck driver playing Pokémon Go kills pedestrian

The National Police Agency of Japan says this is the first death reported in Japan related to Pokemon Go.

Aug 25, 2016

Massive earthquake in Myanmar kills three, damages 60 pagodas

Tremors were also felt across neighbouring countries like Thailand, India and Bangladesh.

Aug 25, 2016

Indian doctors remove 40 knives from man's stomach

The doctors say some of the knives were folded and some were with exposed blades up to 7 inches long.

Aug 24, 2016

Italy earthquake: Hundreds killed, several injured as shallow tremor strikes

More than 200 people are believed to have died in a strong earthquake that struck central Italy on Wednesday morning, officials told state broadcaster RAI.

Aug 24, 2016

Dengue cases in Singapore rise again after two-week decline

The Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency warns that the number of dengue cases in Singapore may exceed 30,000 this year.

Aug 24, 2016

One killed, 30 wounded as explosions rock Pattani in southern Thailand

Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says there is no link between the latest bombings and the seven provinces attacks.

Aug 24, 2016

Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea meet ahead of G-20 summit

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the meeting.

Aug 24, 2016

Usain Bolt cheating on girlfriend: Olympic sprinter photographed with Rio gangster's widow in bed

The widow says that she didn't realise that she was with the famous athlete.

Aug 24, 2016

At least 300 officers involved in illegal drug trade, says Philippines police chief

Director-General Ronald dela Rosa says officers are also accused of protecting syndicates involved in the manufacture and distribution of narcotics.

Aug 23, 2016

Bangladesh: 200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Chittagong factory

Officials say strong winds blew the toxic gas across a 10-kilometre radius and people were affected at the southern city's international airport.

Aug 23, 2016

1 dies, several injured as typhoon Mindulle floods Japan

The Kanagawa prefecture government says a woman died in Sagamihara city outside Tokyo on Monday due to the storm.

Aug 23, 2016

Singapore: Heng Swee Keat resumes duties as Finance Minister

Deputy PM Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has been acting as the covering Minister for Finance, will hand over the responsibilities to Heng.

Aug 23, 2016

Ex-Singapore President SR Nathan dies, aged 92

Members of the public turns up at the Istana to pay their respects to the nation's sixth president.

Aug 23, 2016

Indonesia: Police investigate suspected IS militant's plot to attack Bali

The police found a bomb and "high (impact) explosive materials" during a raid on the suspect's house.

Aug 21, 2016

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail near disputed islands

The Japan foreign ministry says in a statement that the Chinese ships' "incursion" violated Japan's sovereignty.

Aug 21, 2016

Indonesia: 10 dead, 5 missing after boat capsizes in mid-ocean

A navy speedboat was still in search of the other five people, who are still missing.

Aug 21, 2016

Philippines President Duterte threatens to leave UN after drug war criticism

UN has repeatedly condemned the deaths of the suspected drug dealers and users as a violation of human rights.

Aug 21, 2016

China opens world's highest and longest glass bridge for its visitors

The bridge connects two mountain cliffs in China's spectacular Zhangjiajie Mountains in Hunan province.

Aug 21, 2016

Thailand rejects Singapore's request to hand over Holland Village bank robbery suspect

Authorities say Roach might be deported back to Canada as he is an immigration offender in Thailand.

Aug 20, 2016

Japan hit by 6.0 magnitude earthquake, second jolt in two days

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake that had a depth of 10km did not trigger any tsunami threat.

Aug 20, 2016