Showing 1 - 10 of 13
Myanmar rebels hit Rakhine police base, kill 3
Kyodo News, Published on 11/04/2019
» YANGON: Rebels attacked a police outpost in Myanmar's restive western state of Rakhine between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, killing three people and abducting seven others, state media reported Thursday.
Indonesian child suicide bombers ‘indoctrinated every Sunday’
Kyodo News, Published on 15/05/2018
» JAKARTA: The seven children from three families who died in suicide bombings in Indonesia over past days were regularly indoctrinated with radical teachings by one of the fathers, who was the regional head of an Islamic State-linked radical group, police said Tuesday.
Indonesian man rescued from human trafficking in Africa
Kyodo News, Published on 08/03/2018
» JAKARTA: The Indonesian government and a migrant labour union have managed to rescue a young Indonesian man who was trafficked to Africa to work on a Chinese fishing boat, with as many as 29 others possibly still be in danger, officials said Thursday.
Asean to discuss admitting East Timor as new member
Kyodo News, Published on 12/11/2017
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will convene a meeting of senior officials next month to discuss admitting East Timor as a member, Asean officials said Sunday.
Indonesia foils plot to attack wedding of president's daughter
Kyodo News, Published on 08/11/2017
» Indonesian counterterrorism police have arrested a Muslim militant who planned attacks on a Myanmar diplomatic mission and the wedding reception of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's daughter, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
Driverless truck begins goods delivery at Singapore plant
Kyodo News, Published on 24/10/2017
» SINGAPORE: Belgian industrial logistics firm Katoen Natie on Tuesday began using a driverless truck to transport products within Exxon Mobil's premises in Singapore.
'VX traces found' on accused Kim Jong Nam killers
Kyodo News, Published on 05/10/2017
» SHAL ALAM, Malaysia: A government chemist told a Malaysian court Thursday that traces of the deadly VX nerve agent were found on two women now on trial on charges of murdering Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Military officer found dead inside Philippine compound
Kyodo News, Published on 26/09/2017
» MANILA: A military officer in President Rodrigo Duterte's personal protection team was found dead Tuesday morning at the president's official residence, the head of the security team said.
Myanmar marks 70th anniversary of Martyrs' Day
Kyodo News, Published on 19/07/2017
» Myanmar on Wednesday observed the 70th anniversary of Martyrs' Day, marking the assassination of independence heroes including Gen Aung San, father of the country's current leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Jailed ex-Jakarta governor Ahok drops blasphemy appeal
Kyodo News, Published on 23/05/2017
» JAKARTA - The outgoing Christian governor of Jakarta, who was under arrest pending an appeal after being found guilty of blasphemy and sentenced to two years in jail, surprisingly dropped his appeal request Monday, as UN experts called for his release.