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F-15 chases unidentified aircraft over Oregon skies to find it disappear mysteriously

Even though an F-15C was sent to investigate about the aircraft, nothing was found which added up the mystery surrounding the unidentified flight

Nov 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

UNSC fails to adopt resolution on Syria chemical attacks probe

The resolution on Thursday received 11 votes in favour and two against, with two abstentions.

Nov 17, 2017

By IANS

AirAsia alerts public on online scam claiming to give free flight tickets

AirAsia chief praises Changi Airport, calls T4 a "model airport of the future"

AirAsia Chief Tony Fernandes showered praises on Singapore's Changi Airport, calling new Terminal 4 (T4) as the "model airport of the future" for budget carriers.

Nov 17, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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No trains between Gul Circle and Tuas Link stations until Monday

SMRT Corp said train service on the Tuas West Extension between Gul Circle and Tuas Link will resume operations on Monday, allowing authorities to carry out investigations.

Nov 17, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: Investigation into SMRT train collision at Joo Koon points to fault in signaling system software

An investigation is now being conducted into whether the driver could have overridden the signaling software and applied the manual brake.

Nov 16, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

SMRT suspends train service between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations

SMRT Corp on Thursday suspended train services between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations following previous day's collision, which left nearly 29 people injured.

Nov 16, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Hindus, Christians under ISIS radar? Audio-clip in Kerala triggers row

A new Malayalam audio clip allegedly from ISIS is asking Muslims in India to wage a war against Hindus and Christians and is asking them to adopt a Las Vegas-style attack on Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram

Nov 15, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Rohingya refugees manually drill borewell at Palong Khali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar

India: 5-year-old boy dies after being stuck inside hole in ground for more than 15 hours

The child, Aman, had slipped and fallen into the 40-feet-deep borewell in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district.

Nov 15, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Terrorism claims fewer lives globally in 2016, but spread in the West

The total number of deaths caused by terrorism around the world fell for the second straight year, even as 2016 was recorded the third deadliest year since 2000, according to a global study.

Nov 15, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Cab hailing firm Ryde offers carpool services for school children

Ride-sharing app Ryde is offering carpooling service to school children in an effort to reduce fuel costs.

Nov 15, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore train collides with stationary train leaving 23 injured

At least 23 people were injured when Singapore's mass-rapid rail system suffered a collision when a train operated by SMRT Corp hit another stationary one on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

finance minister of india visit to singapore

Indian Finance Minister on 2-day visit to Singapore

India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will meet Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam to focus on bilateral issues while he he would discuss investment and other issues with his Singapore counterpart and the Finance Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat. Later, he is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong.

Nov 14, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN