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Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Singapore: Woman arrested for Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Universal Studios online ticket scam

The police say if convicted of cheating, she could be jailed for up to 10 years and is also liable to a fine.

May 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Duterte declares martial law in southern Philippines

The announcement of martial law comes after security forces battled dozens of IS-linked gunmen in a Marawi, a city of about 200,000 people in Mindanao.

May 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines business group wants oil, mining partnership with Russia

The Philippines delegation led by Duterte is on a four-day visit to Russia to discuss deals on security, military cooperation, trade, technology and tourism.

May 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

More than 2 in 5 Singaporeans feel unsafe shopping online

It revealed that around nearly nine in 10 consumers want more secure payment facilities and convenient ways to make a purchase.

May 23, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

North Korea says intermediate-range missile is ready for mass-production

The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised the successful launch of the missile on Sunday.

May 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Internet users who even view 'illegal content' to face legal action

Thailand: Internet users who view 'illegal content' to face legal action

According to Article 112 of Thailand's criminal code, anyone who insults the king, queen, heir or regent will be punished with up to 15 years in prison for each offence.

May 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Malaysia mulls TPPA discussion, New Zealand claims little to gain without US

Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the meeting was an important step to pave the way forward for TPPA.

May 22, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Silencing mosques: Israeli ministers pass bill seeking ban on Muslim call to prayer

Indonesia Trade Ministry deploys task force ahead of Ramadhan to prevent price hike, hoarding

Under the trade ministerial decree, distributors and warehouses must be registered and declare their stocks to the government every 15th of each month.

May 22, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

SHOCKING: Man beheads mentally unfit sister on Taiwan street

Reports say the decapitation had apparently been triggered by a quarrel between the two siblings.

May 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines seeks China's help for power transmission project

The Department of Energy expects that a connection of Visayas grid to Mindanao grid can contribute to resolving poverty in the area.

May 22, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Explosion at Bangkok's King Mongkut Hospital injures 24

Explosion at Bangkok's Phramongkutklao Hospital injures 24

The authorities say the incident took place at a reception room for retired military officials.

May 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte will not say sorry for comment on rape victim Jaqueline Hamill

Duterte to receive honorary doctorate degree from Russian university

The event will happen during his four-day visit to Moscow, which begins from Monday.

May 22, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

23-year-old Singaporean man dies in car crash in Malaysia

The Malaysian paramedics declared him dead at the scene.

May 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PSLE results to be released on November 24

Singapore: PCF opens mega childcare centre in Marsiling

The centre is one of the mega childcare centres that the Government is building to increase childcare places.

May 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Imam apologises for insensative remarks on Christians and Jews in Singapore

Philippines' rising terror group warns Islam religious leaders

The DI, was reportedly affiliated with the Maute Group, whose military authorities confirmed that it has pledged allegiance with the ISIS group network to form a global Islamic caliphate.

May 21, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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