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Indonesia: Mysterious human-like creature caught on camera in Aceh province [VIDEO]

The creature appeared half-human-half-ogre and began running seeing the humans.

Mar 27, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Changi Airport wins 'World's Best Airport' award for 5th year in a row

Singapore: Changi Airport to start flights to new destinations, more seats for existing ones

The number of flights from Changi Airport, which handled a record 58.7 million passengers in 2016, is expected to in 2017.

Mar 27, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Carrie Lam elected as Hong Kong's first female Chief Executive

Hong Kong elects China-backed Carrie Lam as first female chief executive

On Jul 1, Lam will formally become head of the global financial hub in Hong Kong.

Mar 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tired of shopping and need some rest? Welcome to 'Sleep Cafe' in Japan for luxurious napping experience

Harajuku, the sleep café will be giving the offer till March 26.

Mar 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore water price: 30 per cent hike was 'absolutely necessary', says PM Lee

Lee said this as a response to the strong reaction of people after finance minister announced the price hike.

Mar 26, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Bangladesh bomb blasts kills six, scores injured

The explosions came a day after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a security checkpoint in the country.

Mar 26, 2017

By Reuters

China captures 2,566 fugitives who fled overseas; 8.6 billion yuan recovered

The authorities say that out of those fugitives, 1283 turned themselves in or were persuaded to return to China.

Mar 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tokyo Fashion Show 2017: Here is a glimpse of innovative designs on Tokyo runway

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of pictures from the Tokyo Fashion Show 2017.

Mar 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippine troops rescue ship captain abducted by militants

Agacac was abducted by the militants along with his companion Laurencio Tiro from a cargo ship off Basilan on Thursday.

Mar 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China: 9 dead after operation platform collapses at power plant in Guangzhou

The authorities say that the government has launched an investigation.

Mar 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore jails housewife for selling fake medical certificates to drug addicts

Nursusilla accepts full responsibility for her actions in court and asked for leniency.

Mar 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Primary school boy tries to 'poison' classmate with Dettol soap, victim hospitalised

The boy secretly mixed Dettol soap into the victim's water bottle to win the heart of another classmate.

Mar 25, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia arrests militant for planning bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Malaysia arrests 9 men for suspected Islamic State links

The authorities say the suspects were allegedly planning attacks on the Tapah Police Station.

Mar 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Happy Ugadi 2017: Best wishes, messages and quotes to be shared on Hindu new year

Happy Ugadi 2017: Best wishes, messages to be shared on Hindu new year

The first day of Chaitra â€" the first month in the Panchang â€" falls on 29 March, Wednesday this year.

Mar 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines allows suspended miners to ship out nickel ore after clampdown

The volume of nickel ore stocks from the mines may well exceed 1 million tonnes

Mar 24, 2017

By Reuters

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