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Landslides smashes through southwest China; more than 140 people feared buried

The Chinese media reported that nearly 500 people were taking part in rescue efforts.

Jun 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: Police arrest 3 women for alleged prostitution in Jurong West

The suspects, aged between 37 and 42, had been advertising their sexual services on various online platforms.

Jun 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: CNB arrests 3 drug traffickers from Joo Chiat apartment, 3.5 kg of heroin seized

Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers say the investigations are going on.

Jun 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

Philippines: Provincial governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

The Philippine government has introduced the PAMANA program, a national plan that will provide infrastructure projects in identified provinces.

Jun 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Australia joins ASEAN to suppress ISIS in Southern Philippines

Australian Defense Minister Marise Payne says that the "Philippines accepted our suggestion that two Austrailian Air Force P-3 Orion aircraft will be allowed to operate in Mindanao as the battle is going on in Marawi City."

Jun 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

SE Asian countries commit to cohesive approach to thwart militants

Foreign ministers and defense officials of the three neighboring countries agreed to work together to track communications and crack down on the flow of arms, fighters and money.

Jun 23, 2017

By Reuters

E-bike accident kills 2 men along West Coast Highway, one injured

Singapore: LTA fines 2 retailers for selling illegally modified e-bikes

The two retailers have been identified as Lim Geok Kay of Teck Bee Brothers Company at 220 Syed Alwi Road and Chia Thuang Chiew of CPP Trading at Block 731 Yishun Street 72.

Jun 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

Singapore: Elderly couple found murdered in Bedok Reservoir flat

The authorities have urged people with any leads to call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000, or to submit the information online.

Jun 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Government to give Ramadan cash, food to displaced persons

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year where Islam faithfuls observe strict fasting from morning to late afternoon.

Jun 22, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

4 Philippine companies face tax evasion charges

The Philippine's tax agency notified the companies of their reported tax liabilities but failed to protest and pay the delinquent accounts.

Jun 22, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

New Indonesia law to allow jailing of militant returnees

The tightening of anti-terrorism laws in the world's largest Muslim-majority country comes as concern grows about the spread of influence of Islamic State.

Jun 22, 2017

By Reuters