Most of the dead were policemen, including forensic officials who were examining the explosives.

The US president says he has spoken by phone with the Cambodian and Thai prime ministers, and that “they’re doing great”.

China has warned of "significant risks to the personal safety and lives of Chinese citizens in Japan" as the diplomatic row deepens.

This is Namewee’s first public statement since being released on police bail, amid an ongoing investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh.

"The assertions and innuendos in the article are completely false," Alibaba said in a statement.

In less than two decades, more than 6 million Taiwanese will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65 – a shift that is sounding alarm bells for businesses and officials.

Singapore stands ready to assist in relief efforts following Typhoons Fung-wong and Kalmaegi, which have caused widespread devastation in the Philippines.

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said talks between the two countries are “expected to be held soon”, possibly in Kuala Lumpur.

Chinese media have depicted the visit - the first by a Thai monarch since bilateral ties were established 50 years ago - as the outcome of friendly coexistence and a signal to other nations that China is a reliable partner.

There has been no confirmation that the searches were connected to Monday’s explosion in New Delhi.