North Korea ready for another nuclear test any time: South Korea

North Korea set off its most powerful nuclear blast till date on Friday.

Sep 13, 2016

Three workers killed in explosion at Thailand ethanol plant

The authorities are investigating if the ethanol company was responsible for the accident.

Sep 12, 2016

Duterte shows green signal for Filipino death row inmate's execution: Jokowi

The Indonesian President says the legal process will be followed up by Attorney General M. Prasetyo.

Sep 12, 2016

North Korea flood death toll rises to 133, several still missing

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says mass-mobilisation 200-day labour campaign has been redirected to assist the flood victims.

Sep 12, 2016

China, Russia start joint naval drills in South China Sea

China says the drills are aimed at strengthening cooperation and not targeted to any other country.

Sep 12, 2016

Singapore: NEA forecasts slighty hazy conditions in next few days

Authorities say 28 hotspots were detected on Sunday mainly in southern Sumatra but visible smoke plume was observed.

Sep 12, 2016

Japan expresses concern over Chinese ships near disputed islands

Japan, South Korea and the United States asks China to persuade Pyongyang to comply with UN sanction resolutions.

Sep 11, 2016

China, Russia to hold joint naval drill in South China Sea

Authorities say both the nations will carry out defence, rescue and anti-submarine operations, as well as "island seizing" and other activities.

Sep 11, 2016

Militant suspected in Bangladesh cafe attack killed himself: Police

The July attack in Dhaka's diplomatic quarter was claimed by the Middle Eastern jihadist group Islamic State.

Sep 11, 2016

Filipino militants kidnap three fishermen in Sabah waters

Authorities identify the three fishermen as Flipino Bajaus, who are believed to be among a crew of 11 on the boat.

Sep 11, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte says 'not a fan' of US, vows to create own course

Duterte announces that Beijing had promised to help in building drug rehabilitation centres for the treatment of Filipino crystal meth users.

Sep 10, 2016

China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar through mutual cooperation

Mynamar leader Aung San Suu Kyi thanks China for its initiative in the peace process of Myanmar.

Sep 10, 2016

President Tan, Prime Minister Lee congratulate Rio Paralympic gold-medallist Yip Pin Xiu

The Singaporean leaders took to social media to congratulate Yip Pin Xi for winning gold medal in Paralympic Games

Sep 10, 2016

At least 23 killed in Bangladesh factory fire

Authorities say that the cause of the fire was not known immediately.

Sep 10, 2016

Twin Islamic State suicide bombings at Baghdad mall kill 12

The Islamic State claims the responsibility of the attack in eastern Baghdad.

Sep 10, 2016