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Volcanic ashes and a lava dome from Shinmoedake

Mount Shinmoe volcano erupts in Japan after tremors, alert level at 3

Volcanic tremors were observed on the 1,421-meter high volcano at around 11 am. Last volcanic eruption was in October 2017.

Mar 1, 2018

By Staff Reporter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army

N.Korea accuses Japan of plotting suppression of resident Koreans

North Korea media also accused Japanese authorities of discrimination against pro-Pyongyang resident Korean schools.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

Fukushima radiation levels 'dangerously' high, says Greenpeace

The survey said that in the towns of Namie and Iitate radiation levels continue to be "up to 100 times higher than the international limit for public exposure."

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

Australians hand in 57,000 firearms during gun amnesty

Minister for Law Enforcement and Cybersecurity Angus Taylor has expressed satisfaction over the large number of firearms seized from the "grey market".

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: CNB rescues 1-year old baby from five drug trafficker's trap

CNB's communications division director, Sng Chern Hong said that the officers were fortunate to locate the baby and prevented further harm from being caused to him.

Feb 28, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Man charged in Singapore court for taking $8,000 from Chew Eng Han for his escape

Khoo Kea Leng was arrested by Royal Malaysia Police and handed over to Singapore Police Force. He was charged with one count of abetting Chew to flee the country on Feb 27.

Feb 28, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary

North Korea helping Syrian chemical war: Report

The media reports said that the materials include acid-resistant tiles, valves and pipes.

Feb 28, 2018

By IANS

Its OK to be white speaker arrested following altercation with protester

Singapore: Man arrested in Malaysia for helping CHC leader's attempted escape

Khoo Kea Leng was arrested by Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and on Monday he was handed to Singapore Police Force (SPF), as he was found related to CHC leader's attempted escape.

Feb 26, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Qiu Bai, a Chinese student who lodged a suit against the Ministry of Education over school textbooks describing homosexuality as a mental disorder, shows the textbooks she refers to before going to the court in Beijing, China

Parent, who opposed child being taught by Indian, chased away with broom by principal

After hearing the racist comments from a pupil's parent, principal of a tuition centre chased her away with a broom and asked never to return again.

Feb 26, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

A shop assistant arranges jars containing roots and herbs at a Chinese medicine shop in Singapore

Singapore: Ban on Traditional Chinese medicine to be lifted on June 1

Senior Minister of State for Health Chee Hong Tat has announced during the Chinese New Year celebration on Sunday.

Feb 25, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Search operation in full swing to find 4 run-away Malaysian kids in Simunjan forest

Two boys and two girls are reported missing after they ran away into the forest area in Simunjan since February 24.

Feb 25, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Man caught on camera while stealing female undergarments [VIDEO]

Singapore police has not identified the undergarment thief but their investigation is under process.

Feb 24, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Actress Li Ching found dead in her rented apartment

Hong Kong actress Li ching was living in a cheap rented flat after facing a bad fortune in stock market and gambling.

Feb 24, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singaporeans to receive bonus up to $300: Finance Minister Heng

According to Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, SG Bonus reflects the long-term commitment of the government to share the fruits of Singapore's development with the citizens.

Feb 24, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Australia to offer free flu vaccinations to toddlers

In 2017, more than 3,941 children younger than five years old were hospitalized in Victoria, Australia.

Feb 24, 2018

By IANS

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