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Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Singapore: CNB arrests 8 suspects, seizes half a kilo of Ice in operations

CNB says that the investigations into the eight suspects are going on.

Jul 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Rodrigo Duterte vows to eat Abu Sayyaf militants after beheadings of two Vietnamese sailors

The 72-year-old leader ordered a military offensive against the Abu Sayyaf and other militants in the southern Philippines last year.

Jul 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Five things you need to know about Singapore Premier's family feud

The dispute has garnered attention from international media for disturbing the peace of Southeast Asian island state.

Jul 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Strong typhoon expected to hit on northeast Japan

At least 15 people missing as floods hit southern Japan; 400,000 evacuated

The Japan Meteorological Agency officials have warned of worse situations in next few days.

Jul 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Ombudsman Office indicts 3 education officials for graft case

The Philippine government through President Rodrigo Duterte announced that his administration will focus on the anti-corruption drive in the Philippines.

Jul 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

MTI, STB seek feedback on amendments for travel agents law

Singapore IPO activity this year poised to surpass 2016 levels

Real Estate Industrial Trusts (REITs) and business trusts accounted for 33 percent of Singapore's IPO proceeds.

Jul 5, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; US calls for global action

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the test, on the eve of the U.S. Independence Day holiday, represented "a new escalation of the threat" to the United States and its allies.

Jul 5, 2017

By Reuters

Wanna One to make formal debut in August

The upcoming idol group, composed of the 11 winners of the Korean survival TV show "Produce 101," will be debuting on August 7.

Jul 5, 2017

By Jon Maala

At least 12 killed in Bangladesh garment factory fire

10 dead, dozens injured in Bangladesh garment factory blast

The authorities say dozens of labourers were present on site at the facility, when a blast tore through the six-storey building.

Jul 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan elderly home

Typhoon Nanmadol strikes Japan affecting flights; 3 injured

The typhoon has prompted the authorities to issue evacuation warnings on fears of landslides and floods.

Jul 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore's National Day 2016: Nearly 4,000 people receive the National Day award this year

Singapore: NDP ticket collection to start from Jul 7

Successful applicants for this year's NDP and the two preview shows may collect their tickets from Jul 7 to Jul 9 and Jul 14 to Jul 16 between 10 am and 9 pm.

Jul 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya