Asia Pacific

Vietnamese woman swallows condom to escape arrest for prostitution

Reports say that the doctors have still not found the condom.

Nov 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Penang floods update: CCTVs to monitor situation, Alert issued in some areas

The authority has arranged a CCTV room, from where they can keep an eye on the flood-affected areas.

Nov 6, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Car catches fire on CTE, causes massive traffic jam

According to reports, the engine compartment of the vehicle was on fire and the SCDF extinguished it with a water jet.

Nov 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indian cities led by Bengaluru among cheapest to live in: EIU survey

New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru are among the 10 cheapest cities in the world to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Worldwide Cost of Living 2017 report released on Monday.

Nov 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

singapore not to withdra foreign worker levy

Singapore ranked world's most expensive city for 4th straight year: EIU survey

Singapore has emerged as the world's most expensive city to live in for the fourth consecutive year, narrowly edging past its rivals, a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) showed on Monday.

Nov 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Islamic State leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan killed in US strike

India seeks info from Singapore on IS recruiter

National Investigation Agency believes that a Singapore citizen is responsible for motivating and recruiting Indian citizens to the IS

Nov 5, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

SHOCKING: Thai man dies from hypothermia after going to bed with three fans

According to a medical examiner, Sobthawee had died from hypothermia as his body couldn't adjust to the sudden cold and had gone into shock.

Nov 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

The critically endangered Spix's Macaw—is likely extinct in the wild with just over 150 individuals left under human care worldwide

Jurong Bird Park to become proud hosts of rarest blue macaws

Jurong Bird Park is now becoming the world's only zoological park that can boast of being a home for all three species of blue macaw.

Nov 4, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

NParks offers community garden plots to all, book yours now

This year, new plots will be available in 10 more parks, including Punggol, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio and Clementi Woods parks.

Nov 4, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Singapore: Man injured after Marine Terrace car crash accident

The police are still investigating the case.

Nov 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Singapore: 78-year-old cyclist dies in East Coast Road accident involving tipper truck

The authorities have arrested the truck driver for causing death by negligent act.

Nov 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 2 people killed in Mandai Road accident

The police say that the investigations are still going on.

Nov 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: SMRT clears track fault between Queenstown and Jurong East, normal train service resumes

Due to a track point fault, train travel time might be delayed from Queenstown to Jurong East in Singapore, stated SMRT in a recent Twitter update on November 4.

Nov 4, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Unidentified object in Istana Park triggers panic but turns out a toy grenade

The confusion over the unidentified object led to a section of the park near Dhoby Ghaut MRT, between Penang Road and Penang Lane, being sealed off.

Nov 4, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: Lorry accident at Tuas Checkpoint kills 1, injures 2

Singapore: Police officer dies in motorcycle accident, 27-year-old man arrested

A 27-year-old off-duty police officer has been arrested following the incident, involving two motorcycles.

Nov 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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