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SIA flight to Istanbul turns back to Singapore after suicide attacks at Turkey airport

Singapore Airlines warns of online scam offering free air tickets

SIA has advised them to exercise discretion when revealing personal data to unverified sources.

May 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan same-sex marriage ruling brightens outlook for gay rights in China

Until 2001, China listed homosexuality as a mental disorder, but it is not illegal to be gay.

May 25, 2017

By Reuters

Indonesia probes suicide bombing that killed 3 policemen

The police believe they were targeted in the bombing as they provided security for a parade near the station.

May 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Singapore: 27-year-old man dies in accident near SAFTI Military Institute

SCDF officers took about 15 minutes to extricate him out of the car using hydraulic rescue tools

May 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore: Go-Ahead's bus crashes into Yishun bus stop

A spokesperson for Go-Ahead says that no one was injured in the accident.

May 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

In pictures: Gay couple in Indonesia caned 83 times in public

Eight others were also punished under the sharia codes that apply in Indonesia's Aceh province.

May 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

One of those moving out of Marawi says they decided to move out Marawi after hearing loud sporadic exchanges of gunfire on Wednesday morning.

May 24, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Singapore: Woman arrested for Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Universal Studios online ticket scam

The police say if convicted of cheating, she could be jailed for up to 10 years and is also liable to a fine.

May 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Duterte declares martial law in southern Philippines

The announcement of martial law comes after security forces battled dozens of IS-linked gunmen in a Marawi, a city of about 200,000 people in Mindanao.

May 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines business group wants oil, mining partnership with Russia

The Philippines delegation led by Duterte is on a four-day visit to Russia to discuss deals on security, military cooperation, trade, technology and tourism.

May 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

More than 2 in 5 Singaporeans feel unsafe shopping online

It revealed that around nearly nine in 10 consumers want more secure payment facilities and convenient ways to make a purchase.

May 23, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

North Korea says intermediate-range missile is ready for mass-production

The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised the successful launch of the missile on Sunday.

May 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Internet users who even view 'illegal content' to face legal action

Thailand: Internet users who view 'illegal content' to face legal action

According to Article 112 of Thailand's criminal code, anyone who insults the king, queen, heir or regent will be punished with up to 15 years in prison for each offence.

May 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Malaysia mulls TPPA discussion, New Zealand claims little to gain without US

Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the meeting was an important step to pave the way forward for TPPA.

May 22, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Silencing mosques: Israeli ministers pass bill seeking ban on Muslim call to prayer

Indonesia Trade Ministry deploys task force ahead of Ramadhan to prevent price hike, hoarding

Under the trade ministerial decree, distributors and warehouses must be registered and declare their stocks to the government every 15th of each month.

May 22, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

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