Dutch, Australian climbers die while descending Mount Everest

A Dutch man and an Australian woman has died of altitude sickness while descending from the summit of Mount Everest.

May 23, 2016

Song Joong-ki and Song Hye Kyo dating rumours: Co-star talks about strong bond

Kim Min Suk talks about Song Joong-ki and Song Hye Kyo relationship

May 23, 2016

Indonesia: Seven farmers die after Sumatra's Mount Sinabung volcano erupts

People living in temporary shelters had begun moving back to their farms for economic reasons,

May 23, 2016

Kuala Lumpur: Man dies after jumping off building before arrest

A 22-year-old Chinese man dies after falling from the fourth floor of Low Yat Plaza in KL.

May 21, 2016

Bikinis not allowed at 'Slide The City' event in Kuantan, Malaysia

Only modest and appropriate clothing will be allowed in the event,

May 21, 2016

Ahn So-hee to perform opposite Seo Kang Joon in 'Entourage'

Sohee has been confirmed for the new tvN drama 'Entourage' opposite Seo Kang Joon.

May 21, 2016

Malaysian police nab Kajang prisoner who made dramatic escape

Police find pair of handcuffs at a house near a construction site.

May 21, 2016

EgyptAir crash: Flight data shows smoke alerts before crash

Smoke was detected in the Airbus A320 toilet and a minute later there was an avionics smoke alert.

May 21, 2016

Sarawakian murder convict Kho Jabing hanged in Singapore

Kho Jabing was convicted of killing a construction worker brutally in 2008.

May 20, 2016

Song Joong-ki and Lee Kwang Soo shooting for upcoming sitcom 'The Sound Of Your Heart'

Song Joong Ki and Lee Kwang Soo both seen together shooting for an upcoming sitcom in Seoul

May 20, 2016

Malaysian police in search of a prisoner who escaped from Kajang Hospital

Police in search of a prisoner who escaped while receiving treatment at the Kajang Hospital

May 20, 2016

Donald Trump says EgyptAir crash is likely to be a terrorist attack

When will we get tough, smart and vigilant, Trump asks on Twitter.

May 20, 2016

Russia, Indonesia sign defence cooperation agreement

Widodo says Russia and Indonesia have agreed on exchanges of intelligence information.

May 19, 2016

Silk Way freight plane crashes in Afghanistan killing seven

The cargo plane had at least nine people on board.

May 19, 2016

EgyptAir flight MS804 crashes off Greek coast with 66 people on board

Airbus confirms the crash, and the shares in the company sink.

May 19, 2016

Anwar Ibrahim, family move court on order banning physical contact during jail visits

Anwar and family say the denial of physical contact is unnecessary, cruel and oppressive.

May 19, 2016

Malaysia enforces stricter control over citizens' travel abroad, issuance of passport

Malaysians who defame or ridicule the government in any way can be barred from travelling overseas for three years.

May 19, 2016

Najib says Mahathir stabbed Umno and Barisan Nasional in the back

'Without the BN and the party, he would not have been a minister or the prime minister for 22 years'

May 18, 2016

Indonesia to ban women from working as live-in maids abroad

The move will be discussed with authorities in various countries, including Singapore.

May 18, 2016

Sri Lanka rains: Massive landslide buries three villages; 200 families feared missing

More than 137,000 people have been evacuated so far and at least 11 people have been killed

May 18, 2016