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

Singaporean man arrested for stealing milk powder from multiple shops

A 24-year old man in Singapore was arrested on Wednesday, November 1, over a hilarious issue, for allegedly stealing milk powder from shop to shop.

Nov 3, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

All about Jerome Powell: The richest new U.S. Fed Governor

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced Federal Reserve board member Jerome Powell as his nominee for the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

Nov 3, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Malaysia: Night lane closure at Bukit Bintang, Sultan Ismail

Malaysia's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) in a recent tweet on Thursday, November 2, stated that the interjection of JLN Bukit Bintang and JLN Sultan Ismail will remain closed at night from 11 pm to 5 am.

Nov 2, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017

5 Takeaways from report on Navy collisions near Japan, Singapore

The report states that the accident of the USS Fitzgerald and the USS John S. McCain occurred due to poor decision-making capability of the staff.

Nov 2, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: Man jailed for illegal possession of exotic wildlings

A 42-year old man in Singapore has been jailed for possessing illegal wildlife species, on Thursday, November 2.

Nov 2, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Singapore: Despite legal prostitution, pimping cases on rise

Known for its nightlife, brothels, karaoke lounges and infamous massage parlours, Singapore houses prostitution as a legal activity, however, pimping and public solicitation is not.

Nov 2, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

U.S Navy's USS America, which is supporting ongoing search for missing crew members of USS John McCain,...

Why China is holding joint naval drills with ASEAN nations?

Asian media described that the joint maritime exercise is a manifestation that the brewing tensions in the South China Sea have mellowed down despite persistent reports of the growing presence of Chinese vessels in the disputed the South China Sea.

Nov 2, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

18-year-old NUS student dies after falling from height

The police are investigating the case as unnatural death.

Nov 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: CNB seizes 2 kg Ice from Petir Road; 2 Singaporeans arrested

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, if a person is convicted of trafficking more than 250g of methamphetamine, he may be sentenced to death.

Nov 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Why Duterte is offering houses, jobs to Maoist rebels?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has publicly offered houses and jobs to Maoist rebels who are locally known as the New People's Army (NPA) despite the failed series of peace talks between Duterte's peace negotiators and the rebels' negotiating team.

Nov 1, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Hurricane Irma leaves behind flooding and destruction in Florida

Indian farmers visit Singapore in search of dream city but greeted by familiar sight

Indian farmers on a visit to Singapore to check out the wonderful plans that their future capital city face familiar scenes

Oct 31, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Philippines: Widow lives with dead husband since 3 years

Philippine widow, has been living with dead husband for three consecutive years.

Oct 31, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Injured baby otter spotted in Singapore Pasir Ris Park; Gaping wound horrifying onlookers

During a time when wild animals are facing endangerment due to man-made factors all around the world, it is heart-breaking to see a happy active otter suffering from a gaping wound, in Singapore's Pasir Ris Park.

Oct 31, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

changi airport terminal 4 self-check in kiosks

Changi Airport opens Terminal 4 for business; to handle 20 flights on first day

Changi Airport's Terminal 4 welcomed its first flight from Cathay Pacific Airways as it began its first full day of operations on Tuesday.

Oct 31, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Korean actor Kim Joo Hyuk dies in tragic car accident

The car Kim was driving got overturned in an accident and caught on fire.

Oct 30, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

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