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Japan: Magnitude 4.9 quake hits Tokyo, no threat of tsunami

The Meteorological Agency of Japan says the quake was centred in northwestern Chiba prefecture, east to Tokyo.

Aug 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough cases affecting infants

Singapore: MOH says all 48 diphtheria cases showed negative result

In Singapore, compulsory vaccination is established as part of the National Childhood Immunisation programme.

Aug 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Happy Birthday Singapore: Netizens expressed their emotions of Twitter

On Twitter, #HappyBirthdaySingapore was trending on the country's National Day.

Aug 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

At least 19 people, including tourists, died in China massive earthquake; 247 injured

The U.S. Geological Survey said that the quake hit a sparsely populated area 200 km (120 miles) northwest of the city of Guangyuan late on Tuesday at a depth of 10 km (6 miles).

Aug 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines will maintain trade and economic ties with US, says Trade Minister

China president wants closeness with ASEAN nations

In the congratulatory message address to Duterte, Jinping wrote that China is ready to bring greater closeness to the China –ASEAN Community of Shared Destiny.

Aug 9, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

Philippine military denies CIA plot to oust President Duterte

Brig. Gen. Resituto Padilla, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) says that statement like these are propaganda of the leftist leader Joma Sison to gain sympathy from the public.

Aug 9, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

National Day Message: PM Lee eyes preschool revamps, all out war against diabetes

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has identified three longer-term issues that would benefit Singapore in the future.

Aug 9, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Public service chair receives highest honour in this year's National Day Awards

The chairperson of the Public Service Commission Eddie Teo was awarded the highest state honour in this year's National Day Awards.

Aug 9, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

India: Irish woman brutally raped and murdered in south Goa beach, police arrest local criminal

Hong Kong closes 13 beaches as congealed palm oil spill spreads ashore

The Environmental Protection Department has collected water samples from affected beaches. They are planning to release the results later in the day.

Aug 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore airlifts humanitarian aid to strife-torn Philippines

Singapore has shipped humanitarian aid to strife-torn Philippines as part of the understanding reached during Singapore Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen's visit to Manila in July 2017.

Aug 8, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Singapore: 31-year-old motorcyclist dies after accident along PIE

The police says the motorcyclist was lying motionless before the paramedics pronounced him dead.

Aug 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Canada joins ASEAN to battle terror

Canada Foreign Minister Alexandra Freeland said before ASEAN ministers that there is a need to stand in solidarity in fighting ISIS.

Aug 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Frustrated Zomato user's chat with customer care will crack you up. Check it out here

Zomato delayed this customer's order, following which he pinged the staff person to enquire and ended up having this hilarious chat.

Aug 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

Singapore: Motorcyclist arrested for involving in tussle with policemen after reckless driving

A Singaporean was arrested for assaulting three police officers to evade arrest.

Aug 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Japan: Fire breaks out at Japan's iconic Tsukiji fish market; no reports of injury

The fire was in Tsukiji's "outer" market, but, the Tsukiji "inner" market was not affected.

Aug 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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