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North Korean agents kill Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia

Kim Jong Nam murder probe: North Korean suspect is son of ex-envoy to Vietnam

Reports say Ri Ji Hyon lured Doan Thi Huong into the plot to kill Kim Jong Nam using his fluent Vietnamese language.

Mar 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.5 magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's tourist island of Bali

The authorities say the epicentre of the quake was about 23 km from the city capital of Denpasar.

Mar 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Marina Reservoir suspend water sport activities after 'crocodile' sighting

Singapore declared No 1 for global startup talent, beats Silicon Valley hands down

Startup Genome took into account at least 10,000 start-up founders across more than 100 cities.

Mar 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Japan cabinet approves anti-conspiracy bill amid civil rights concerns

Japanese governments have tried to pass similar legislation three times since 2000.

Mar 21, 2017

By Reuters

Malaysia reports highly contagious H5N1 bird flu

China bans imports of bird's nest from Malaysia following H5N1 outbreak

The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry ministry will send its representatives to China in order to explain the situation further.

Mar 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Klang River overflows banks after massive storm, daily life hit

Flood waters rose to 2m in areas surrounding Masjid Jamek and Jalan Tun Perak.

Mar 20, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines president Duterte calls European lawmakers 'crazies', says not to 'f***' with him

Duterte says there are a number of culture differences between the two nations, hence it is impossible to impose similar laws.

Mar 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Marriott International warns customers on rising phone scams offering free stay

The company urges public not to reveal their personal information over telephonic conversations.

Mar 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thai police detain 27 Rohingya for allegedly trying to enter Malaysia

Singapore: Grassroots leaders to receive training on how to help residents deal with terror attack

According to reports, the Human Emergency Assistance and Response (HEART) teams will assist in the training.

Mar 19, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Tillerson says Trump looks forward to enhancing understanding with China

In response, Xi Jinping said he and Trump expect a new stage of constructive development in bilateral relations.

Mar 19, 2017

By Reuters

St. Patrick's Day 2017: Here's how Kate Middleton, Naomi Campbell, Robert Downey Jr. and others celebrated the festival

The annual Irish holiday, St. Patrick's Day, was celebrated on March 17.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Iraqi children killed by air strikes as battle against Isis in Mosul intensifies

Mosul battle: Heartbreaking photos of Iraqis transporting bodies of civilians

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore brings you some of those pictures of Mosul crisis.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

30-year-old alcoholic smashes wife to death with gas tank in India

India: 30-year-old alcoholic smashes wife to death with gas tank

The police have arrested the husband after a few days of the incident.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thai police detain 27 Rohingya for trying to enter Malaysia

One of the detainees says they had entered Thailand through the Mae Sot border after paying Baht 15,000 (RM1,900) to the syndicate.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

4 Singaporeans charged with sexual assault for raping 2 women in Taiwan

The authorities say that if convicted of rape, each of them might have to face up to 10 years of jail.

Mar 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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