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China luxury hotel fire: Massive blaze kills 3, injures 14; many feared trapped

The latest media reports says the fire has been extinguished and the rescue officials are searching for people trapped in the building.

Feb 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

IS car bomb kills 60 Syrian civilians in rebel-held al-Bab, over 100 injured

IS militants were recently declared driven out by Turkish-backed rebels from this region.

Feb 25, 2017

By Boby Michael

Malaysia: 26-year-old transgender found dead, mutilated on her birthday

Malaysia: 26-year-old transgender shot dead, mutilated on her birthday

Shameera Krishnan was born a male but had lived as a woman for the past seven to eight years.

Feb 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man injured after falling from fourth floor at Orchard Central

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the man was sent to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Feb 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore A-Level results: 92.6% score at least 3 H2 passes, poorer performance than 2015

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wishes the students on his Facebook page.

Feb 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Kim Jong Nam murder: Police says chemical weapon VX nerve agent used in killing

Kim Jong Nam murder: Police say chemical weapon VX nerve agent used in killing

The body of the North Korean national has been still unclaimed in a Kuala Lumpur hospital.

Feb 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WATCH: Kerala man crushes record 124 coconuts in a minute with bare hands

Muhamed Kahrimanovic of Germany had previously created a record for smashing 118 coconuts within a minute.

Feb 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Huge fire breaks out at Tuas waste management plant, no casualties reported

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the cause of fire is still under investigation.

Feb 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China rejects Philippine's South China remarks; says want to strengthen Singapore ties

China and Singapore will hold a series of meetings in Beijing on February 27.

Feb 22, 2017

By Boby Michael

Delhi on high alert as bird flu spreads thick and fast

WHO asks China to be more careful as half of mainland gets affected by bird flu

Chinese health agency says situation is 'controllable' and urges local authorities to give their "utmost effort".

Feb 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japanese tele-operator will launch 'Toilet Finder' app to alert users to vacant toilet cubicles

The "smart loos" will be using Global Positioning System (GPS) to show users the nearest unoccupied bathroom.

Feb 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Kim Jong Nam murder: Malaysia identifies North Korean embassy official among suspects

Diplomatic tensions have been rising between North Korea and Malaysia over custody of the victim's body.

Feb 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta floods: Thousands of homes inundated as torrential rain batters city

According to reports, several cars were stranded and people had to wade through murky water.

Feb 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore witnesses "dolphin shaped" fire rainbow [PICTURES]

A fire rainbow is a term for circumhorizontal arcs formed when sunlight gets refracted by ice crystals.

Feb 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore joins IEA as SE Asia oil demand set to rise 80% by 2040

Singapore says carbon tax likely to include oil refineries

Singapore is likely to introduce carbon tax of S$10-20 ($14.08) per tonne from 2019.

Feb 21, 2017

By Reuters

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