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Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Singapore: Two new Zika clusters confirmed at Flower Road, Hendry Close

NEA highlightes that 80 percent of Zika infected people do not develop symptoms, hence it increases the risk of a resurgence of the virus

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

US spots Chinese fighter plane over S. China Sea amidst Trump-Jinping meet

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) says a satellite image that was taken on March 29 of Woody Island in the Paracel island chain showed the J-11 fighter plane.

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte challenges Beijing, decides to fortify disputed South China Sea island

The Reuters states that Duterte is planning his visit on Thitu's Independence Day in June.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

Hong Kong: Mother along with 10-year-old daughter leaps to death, blames troubled marriage

Initial investigations revealed that the 45-year-old housewife's husband wanted a divorce.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Said Tossi: Iran's celebrated Quran reciter faces assassination threat after rape charges

Singapore: Police arrest man for molesting 14-year-old girl

In Singapore, anyone found guilty of outraging modesty can end up in jail for up to two years.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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

Singapore: ICA seizes duty-unpaid cigarettes worth S$200,870 at Senoko Road

Authorities say the offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded. They can also be jailed for up to six years.

Apr 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: 5.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Batangas causing damage to churches

Renato Solidum, Director of Phivolcs says there was no threat of a tsunami but aftershocks are expected.

Apr 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistan: 6 dead, 20 wounded in suicide attack targeting army vehicle in Lahore

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed his condolences on the loss of lives in the suicide bombing.

Apr 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Sea of Japan while Trump, Xi prepare to meet

apan has highly condemned the missile launch and said that it violated UN Security Council resolutions.

Apr 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Five employers charged for failing to pay salaries in Singapore

The ministry urges the employees, who have not been paid their salaries or feel that their salaries have been wrongfully withheld, to approach MOM or their unions for assistance.

Apr 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Teenage girl humiliated during acting audition, man allegedly squirts water and spits on her face

The company says that it was done to push the girl to her limits and to come out of the script.

Apr 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Frustrated Chinese engineer marries robot

Frustrated Chinese engineer marries his own created female robot

Yingying, the bride can reportedly identify Chinese characters and speak some simple words.

Apr 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Imam apologises for insensative remarks on Christians and Jews in Singapore

Singapore: Indian imam fined $4,000 for insensitive remarks, will be sent back to native country

The imam, who is believed to be from South India, was heard using the Arabic word "fanswurna" when he spoke about Christians and Jews.

Apr 4, 2017

By Bihu Ray

15 dead, 1 injured in karaoke bar fire in Myanmar

A local fire official says the accident was apparently caused due to the overheated electrical system,

Apr 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia destroys 81 foreign fishing boats for poaching

According to the authorities, this latest step has taken the total number of boats confiscated and destroyed up to 317.

Apr 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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