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10 inmates die, warden injured in Philippine jail blast

Philippines: Foriegn militants' bodies recovered from Marawi battle zone

The military is puzzled as to how these foreign militants moved to the Southern Philippines and engaged in a firefight with soldiers.

May 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

2 dead, 18 injured in China knife attack

The 30-year-old attacker is in police custody after the assault and the case is under investigation.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: 8 hurt in accident involving bus and taxi at Yio Chu Kang Road

Tammy Tan, ComfortDelGro group corporate communications officer says the company's priority was the well-being of its passengers and the taxi driver.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man injured in tipper truck accident at KPE tunnel

Singapore: Chinese man injured in tipper truck accident at KPE tunnel; exit to Nicoll Highway closed

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says a Chinese man, who was in his 60s, was sent to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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North Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile into Japanese waters; third test in three weeks

South Korea and Japan have immediately issued strong protests against this latest missile test by the North.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Millions of devotees in Philippines join Black Nazarene procession

Philippines Military welcomes Islamic rebels to fight Maute terror group

Duterte said he can offer revolutionary fighters, who are willing to fight the Maute terror group, the same pay, privileges as the Philippines soldiers.

May 29, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Mindanao crisis: Filipino senator asks Duterte's ministers not to disregard Constitution

Duterte declared Martial Law on May 23 when a group of Maute terror militants stormed Marawi City, took civilians as hostages and engaged a gun fight battle with Philippines soldiers.

May 29, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

Philippines banks not affected by Martial Law, says Central Bank

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) announced that banks are committed to bringing regular banking services to serve its clients and the general public.

May 28, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Swift move to douse tension after attack on female madrasah students

Ramadan 2017: Top 10 Ramzan messages to wish and celebrate the holy month

IBTimes Singapore has handpicked a series of best messages for wishing friends and family.

May 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ramadan 2017: Top 10 quotes to share with your friends and family

IBTimes Singapore has listed the top Ramadan quotes which can be shared with your near and dear ones.

May 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Militants kill 19 civilians in southern Philippines

This latest incident brings the combined official death to at least 85.

May 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Maute militant group using child soldiers in Marawi battle, confirm police

The Philippine government and UNICEF based in Cotabato have been campaigning on the prevention of revolutionary organizations using children in the battlefield.

May 28, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona