Former Singapore President SR Nathan suffers stroke, admitted in ICU

He is in critical condition and is currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit at the Singapore General Hospital.

Jul 31, 2016

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Bangladeshi-Canadian Tamim Chowdhury

The counter-terrorism officials believe that Chowdhury leads a faction of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militant group.

Jul 31, 2016

At least 31 killed in India, Bangladesh due to heavy rainfall

Rajnath Singh, the Interior Minister of India was due to visit Assam and make an aerial survey on Saturday.

Jul 30, 2016

Indonesia: Police detains 7 after attacks on Buddhist temples

The seven suspects were a part of a mob that damaged at least three temples in Tanjung Balai town, near Medan.

Jul 30, 2016

Pokemon Go: The game may help people with psychological disorders, says Malaysian doctor

The Malaysian government doesn't have any objection for Pokemon Go being released in the country.

Jul 30, 2016

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority says the information regarding the visa application procedures can be found on ICA's official website.

Jul 30, 2016

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes in Pacific, no tsunami alert

The epicenter of the quake is located 31 miles north of the island of Pagan which is a part of the Northern Mariana Islands volcanic archipelago.

Jul 30, 2016

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough affecting infants; MOH urges parents for vaccination

The doctors say that the adults should also go for vaccination of this particular disease, especially those who are in contact with infants.

Jul 29, 2016

Indonesia executes four drug convicts despite protests

10 more convicts were expected to be killed but they had a last-minute stay of execution.

Jul 29, 2016

Japan PM Abe to reshuffle cabinet on August 3, says Suga

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the government would make extreme efforts to beat deflation and revive the economy of Japan.

Jul 29, 2016

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured in massive car accident on Changi Coast Road

The driver, who was in his 20s was trapped inside the vehicle and later he had to be extricated using hydraulic rescue tools.

Jul 29, 2016

South Korea blames North Korea for hacking into online shopping site and stealing data of customers

The Online shopping operator Interpark Corp says the hacker sent emails demanding money in bitcon virtual currency after the cyber attack.

Jul 29, 2016

US national among militants killed in Dhaka : Bangladesh police

Shahzad Rouf, a student of Dhaka North South University was one of the nine young men, who were killed in the militant hide-out raid on Tuesday.

Jul 29, 2016

China, Russia to hold joint military drills in South China Sea

China's Defense Ministry say the drills were aimed at strengthening their cooperation and were not aimed at any other country.

Jul 29, 2016

Stung by oil slump, Singapore oil field firm Swiber files for shutting operations

Founder and non-executive chairman Raymond Kim Goh and three other directors resign.

Jul 28, 2016

Indonesia cabinet reshuffle: Widodo brings in ex-general and reformist World Bank economist

The appointment of controversial ex-general Wiranto raises eyebrows.

Jul 28, 2016

Hawaiian Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Japan

There was no report of any injury and all the 248 passengers and crew members on board the flight were safe.

Jul 28, 2016

US Navy to continue navigation operations in South China Sea despite Beijing's objections

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had a "constructive meeting" with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Regional Forum.

Jul 27, 2016

Karachi attack: Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for Karachi military killings

Ehsan Ullah Ehsan, the spokesman for the group, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar says both the officers were on the "target list" of the Pakistani Taliban faction.

Jul 27, 2016

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases for the 5th week, more than 9,900 cases reported this year

The National Environment Agency has alerted the public to expect an increase in the number of dengue cases in the coming months.

Jul 27, 2016