Facebook triggers false Bangkok bomb scare

Facebook sparked fear -- and anger -- among Thailand's social media users after its Safety Check feature triggered a false bomb alert in
28 December 2016, 18:34 PM

Enemy threat is growing

Taiwan warned yesterday that "the threat of our enemies is growing day by day", as Chinese warships led by the country's sole aircraft
27 December 2016, 18:25 PM

Party split could provide opening for UN's Ban

A South Korean ruling party faction said yesterday it would form a new party, and key members said they hoped outgoing UN
27 December 2016, 18:22 PM

Marsh man helps protect mangrove forest in Vietnam

For nearly three decades, a 71-year-old man decided to live on a marsh islet to protect a mangrove forest in Vietnam.
27 December 2016, 04:16 AM

India test-fires nuke capable Agni-V

Further boosting its nuclear deterrence, India yesterday successfully test fired its longest range nuclear- capable
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Pakistan frees 220 Indian fishermen

Pakistan yesterday released 220 Indian fishermen held for trespassing into its territorial waters as a "goodwill gesture"
25 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Modi greets Sharif on his birthday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday greeted his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif on his birthday,
25 December 2016, 18:00 PM

2 terror suspects shot dead in Indonesia

Indonesian police yesterday shot dead two terror suspects and arrested two more, only days after foiling separate
25 December 2016, 18:00 PM

14 dead in 'horrific' Malaysian bus crash

An interstate bus in Malaysia carrying passengers from Singapore and Myanmar careers off a highway, killing 14 people and injuring 16 others, officials say.
24 December 2016, 14:01 PM

Thai police bust huge loan shark racket

Thai police have broken up the country's biggest loan shark syndicate with nationwide raids on a network of creditors who circulated
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Chinese schoolboy driver kills pedestrian

An 11-year-old Chinese schoolboy, who learned to drive by looking up lessons online, killed a pedestrian after stealing a car in eastern
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Security forces across Asia on Christmas alert

Security forces across Asia were on alert yesterday ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, as police in Australia and Indonesia
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Japan cabinet approves biggest defence budget

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet yesterday approved Japan's biggest annual defence budget in the face of North Korea's
22 December 2016, 18:47 PM

China launches CO2 monitoring satellite

China yesterday launched a satellite to monitor carbon dioxide levels, state media said, making the Asian giant the third country
22 December 2016, 18:43 PM

China welcomes Sao Tome's split with Taiwan

China yesterday welcomed Sao Tome and Principe's decision to sever ties with Taiwan, a move that comes after
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

World War Two 'remains' found in India

A US agency which deals with soldiers missing in action has found the suspected remains of more airmen who went
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

US makes biggest Okinawa land return

A deal to return American military land on Okinawa to the Japanese government was hailed yesterday as the biggest
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Indonesian cops kill 3 'suicide attackers'

Indonesian police kill three terrorists and arrest another one during a raid on a rented house outside Jakarta, where they also find bombs possibly meant for a suicide attack.
21 December 2016, 05:37 AM

Ancient barter trade returns to eastern Indian farmlands after note ban

Farmers in eastern India have fallen back on the exchange of labour to tide over the crash crunch after the launch of the government's demonetisation drive in villages.
20 December 2016, 05:09 AM

Top N Korean defector fled slavery

Top-ranking North Korean diplomat Thae Yong-Ho, whose recent defection gifted a major propaganda coup to the South, vowed
19 December 2016, 18:19 PM