China to hold military drills in South China Sea ahead of Hague ruling in Philippines case

China's maritime safety administration says the military drills would be organised from July 5 to 11.

Jul 4, 2016

Dhaka gunman Nibras Islam belonged to elite class in Bangladesh, attended Malaysian university

Terrorism observer group SITE publishes photos and details of the attackers, including one who had reportedly studied in a university in Malaysia.

Jul 4, 2016

China to restrict digital media from publishing news found on social platforms

Publication of news gathered from social media sites will require approval.

Jul 4, 2016

Malaysia: Veteran actor Aziz Singah dies of cancer

The actor's remains were buried at the Kampung Bongek cemetery in Rembau, Negri Sembilan beside his mother's grave.

Jul 2, 2016

Dhaka attack: Commandos rescue hostages; six militants killed

Gunmen attacked the café in Dhaka's high-security Gulshan diplomatic area late on Friday.

Jul 2, 2016

Singapore actress Rui En fined $700 for careless driving

The 35-year-old actress failed to control her car and hit a parked motorcycle at a Clementi car park on April 12.

Jul 1, 2016

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB site in Marina South

The worker was proclaimed dead by the SCDF paramedics at the scene.

Jul 1, 2016

Taiwan fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China, killing fishing boat crew

A Hsiung-feng III missile flies about 75 kilometres before landing in the waters off Penghu in Taiwan Strait.

Jul 1, 2016

Hindu priest hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Assailants on motor cycle attacked Shyamananda Das near Radhamadan Gopal Bigraha Math temple in Jhinaidah district.

Jul 1, 2016

Singapore electricity tariffs to rise in the next three months

Singapore Power services says electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 9.2 per cent or 1.59 cents per kWh from July 1 to Sep 30.

Jun 30, 2016

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

Tough talking leader says he knows "the limits of the power and authority of the president".

Jun 30, 2016

Malaysia detains leading opposition figure Lim Guan on corruption charges

The court grants Lim bail on 1 million ringgit but he has to notify it if he plans overseas travel

Jun 30, 2016

Mongolia elections: Mongolian People's Party return to power after landslide win

The ruling Democratic Party get only nine seats as other smaller parties win two seats.

Jun 30, 2016

Universal Studios Singapore named top amusement park in Asia

Hong Kong Disneyland placed second while Tokyo DisneySea finishes fourth,

Jun 29, 2016

Police question Mahathir Mohamad over 'comments comparing Najib with Idi Amin'

This is the second time this month that the authorities questioned the former prime minister.

Jun 29, 2016

Suspected Isis suicide attack kills 36 at Istanbul airport

Witnesses said the attack started with random shooting in the departures hall.

Jun 29, 2016

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that rainfall is expected to be above normal during the span from June to September.

Jun 27, 2016

Singapore blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against public nuisance conviction

Five other bloggers, including blogger Roy Ngerng Yi Ling, were accused of organising protest rally without approval at Hong Lim Park.

Jun 27, 2016

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire after fuel leak forces emergency landing at Changi

Flight SQ368 departed with 222 passengers and 19 crew members was flying from Singapore to Milan, Italy.

Jun 27, 2016

South Korean actor Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

The doctors declared him brain dead at Seoul's St Mary's Hospital at 2 am on Sunday.

Jun 27, 2016