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MAS unveils new tie-ups as the world's largest fintech event kicks off in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled new fintech initiatives as the second edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival began on Monday.

Nov 14, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Loved ones will greet you when you die, say Near-Death Experience sufferers

In all the accounts given by numerous NDE sufferers, a similar narrative emerges, wherein they speak of encountering their loved ones as a sort of guide during the experience.

Nov 14, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

What would war with North Korea look like?

American detained, bullets rained on fleeing North Korean soldier, tension escalates in DMZ border

An American has been detained for attempting to cross into the North, while a defecting North Korean soldier was shot after he successfully defected to the South

Nov 14, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

[Watch Video] Triangular object spotted on Mars surface; Is it proof of alien life?

The triangular object spotted on Mars has perplexed alien hunters, and they believe that it is the proof of extra-terrestrial life on the red planet

Nov 14, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Alien

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

Singapore: Police arrest 38-year-old woman in S$200,000 online love scam

According to the police, online love scams remain a serious concern in Singapore. A total of 349 cases have been reported in the first six months of 2017, whereas last year 277 cases were reported during the same period.

Nov 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesian President Widodo can suppress terror in the region, says Australian PM Malcolm Tanbull

Australia would like to tap Widodo to suppress the growing violent extremism in the region.

Nov 13, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Amos Yee faces another setback, Harvard College cancels his speech

The Harvard College has canceled the scheduled talk of controversial Singaporean blogger Amos Yee

Nov 13, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Emirates takes luxury to next level with upgraded first-class cabins

Emirates unveiled completely refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, as the world's largest international airline takes the on-air luxury and privacy to the next level.

Nov 13, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

North Korea lashes out at Trump, air raid sirens in Pyongyang escalate World War 3 fears

As Donald Trump's Asian trip is concluding, North Korea has warned the whole world stating that the American President is begging for a nuclear war

Nov 12, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singaporean woman dies due to alleged medical negligence in India, complaint filed

Vijayakumar has filed a complaint of medical negligence against the hospital authority at local police station.

Nov 11, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Louvre Museum all decked up to mesmerize Abu Dhabi

Paris's historic Louvre Museum is all geared up to enthrall people in Abu Dhabi. With its signature dome structure along with geometric designs is all set to deck up the Middle East.

Nov 9, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Monkey business goes wrong, baby macaque passes out for 10 hours after coffee overdose

A baby long-tailed macaque passed out after slurping down a cup of coffee in one go. The incident occurred in Thai capital Bangkok's Bang Khun Thien district.

Nov 9, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick