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Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Mindanao crisis: Filipino senator asks Duterte's ministers not to disregard Constitution

Duterte declared Martial Law on May 23 when a group of Maute terror militants stormed Marawi City, took civilians as hostages and engaged a gun fight battle with Philippines soldiers.

May 29, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

Philippines banks not affected by Martial Law, says Central Bank

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) announced that banks are committed to bringing regular banking services to serve its clients and the general public.

May 28, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Swift move to douse tension after attack on female madrasah students

Ramadan 2017: Top 10 Ramzan messages to wish and celebrate the holy month

IBTimes Singapore has handpicked a series of best messages for wishing friends and family.

May 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ramadan 2017: Top 10 quotes to share with your friends and family

IBTimes Singapore has listed the top Ramadan quotes which can be shared with your near and dear ones.

May 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Militants kill 19 civilians in southern Philippines

This latest incident brings the combined official death to at least 85.

May 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Maute militant group using child soldiers in Marawi battle, confirm police

The Philippine government and UNICEF based in Cotabato have been campaigning on the prevention of revolutionary organizations using children in the battlefield.

May 28, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

WATCH: Mysterious fire at Malaysian bus station destroys at least 13 motorcycles

The authorities are investigating the incident as a case of mischief by fire.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: ICA seizes 5,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint

The authorities say the 38-year-old Malaysian truck driver has been arrested by the ICA officers.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines' Duterte makes rape joke for martial law troops

Philippines Duterte cracks rape joke for martial law troops

Duterte reassures the troops to give them full support under his newly imposed regional martial law.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

Singaporean involved in southern Philippines terror activities, says MHA

The MHA statement comes after the Philippines authorities said that Singaporeans are among the foreign nationals fighting in Marawi City.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Philippines government deploys battle-tested Marines to Marawi war zone

The Marine officers are deployed to help Filipino troop finish off the almost week-long fierce battle with the Maute militant group.

May 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Malaysia PM: Malaysia to get more maids from Cambodia

Cambodia lifts 6-year ban on domestic workers working in Malaysia

A joint technical committee comprising senior officials from the Malaysian Human Resources Ministry and Cambodian Labour and Vocational Training Ministry has been set up to finalise the terms and conditions in bringing in the Cambodian domestic workers.

May 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya