Singapore: 79-year-old man dies of dengue; 7th reported death in 2016

A total of 10,137 cases have been reported in Singapore, since the beginning of this year.

Aug 5, 2016

Singapore: Police alert public on rising phone scams, ask to avoid+65 999 phone calls

The police urges the public to call the hotline at 1800 255 0000 if they have any information regarding these scams.

Aug 5, 2016

Gulshan cafe attack: Bangladesh police arrest British national

Both the suspects were present inside the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe when the militants raided the premises.

Aug 4, 2016

Singapore's new bus operator Go-Ahead to start services on Sept 4

The firm will start with 13 bus services and later it will introduce 11 more routes on September 18.

Aug 4, 2016

Philippines urges fishermen to avoid disputed waters after China warns of 'penalties'

Manila says ground reality is difficult though the tribunal's ruling is clear.

Aug 4, 2016

Woman killed, five injured in mass stabbing in central London

A 19-year-old man with suspected mental health issues has been arrested by the London Metropolitan Police.

Aug 4, 2016

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda elected as the new prime minister

Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda will be taking oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office later in the evening on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

Philippines: Police kill six in anti-drug operation

The police have seized at least 17 firearms and rifle grenades from Rolando Espinosa's house in the central town of Albuera.

Aug 3, 2016

India: 22 missing after bridge collapses on Mumbai-Goa highway

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says bridge appeared to have collapsed due to torrential monsoon rains and floods.

Aug 3, 2016

Taiwan government all set to order Uber to exit market

The ground for cancellation is that Uber is registered as an information service company, but in reality it is operating ride services using private drivers without business permit.

Aug 3, 2016

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

Analysts say these new rules might create fresh conflicts if China tries to stop the American military ships from entering its territorial waters.

Aug 3, 2016

Typhoon Nida: China issues yellow alert, at least 124 flights cancelled

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair announced that all departures and arrivals to Hong Kong International Airport would be suspended.

Aug 1, 2016

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines has suspended activities of seven domestic mines as they failed to adhere to the environmental regulations.

Aug 1, 2016

Taxi app rival Didi Chuxing to buy Uber's China business

The total valuation of the combined ride-hailing company is $35 billion.

Aug 1, 2016

Amnesty International says new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Under such act, the council can declare a state of emergency in areas which are considered to be under security threat.

Aug 1, 2016

LG Electronics to start selling new premium smartphone in September

LG says upcoming device V20 will be the first product to run on Google's latest version of its Android mobile operating system called Nougat.

Aug 1, 2016

PM Lee celebrates National Day with Singaporeans in Washington

The National Day festivities at the Singapore Embassy were moved earlier to coincide with Lee's official visit.

Aug 1, 2016

Somalia: At least 7 killed in attack on CID headquarters in Mogadishu

The Islamist group al Shabaab claims responsibility for the attack on the CID headquarters in Mogadishu.

Jul 31, 2016

China issues yellow alert for Typhoon Nida

Typhoon Nida is expected to pick up speed with winds forecasted to reach 38-45 meters per second by the time it makes landfall.

Jul 31, 2016

Harry Potter magic hits Asia; fans celebrate new book in Singapore

Almost 300 fans were present at Kinokuniya bookstore on Singapore's Orchard Road at 7:01 am to get their copies of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child".

Jul 31, 2016