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Pakistan: IS attack on Sufi shrine in Sindh kills at least 72

The bomber blew himself up among devotees in the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.

Feb 17, 2017

By Boby Michael

SHOCKING: Indonesian orangutan brutally killed and eaten, 10 arrested for slaughtering

SHOCKING: Indonesian orangutan brutally killed and eaten, police arrest 10

The police chief says orangutan bones and dried meat were found in a cupboard at a plantation workers' camp in Borneo.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tembusu tree crashes at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Singapore: NParks assures inspection of trees is in line with global standards

The authorities say that proper measures are taken to improve the general health of trees in Singapore.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Prayut Chan-O-Cha orders raid on Wat Dhammakaya temple, 4,000 officers deployed

The raid has been ordered to arrested the temple's spiritual leader Phra Dhammachayo.

Feb 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Fire in China foot massage parlour kills at least 18

Singapore: Shophouse fire near Mustafa Centre injures one

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

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

36-year-old man dies unnatural death in Sembawang

Singapore: Jogger found dead near Tampines junction, police order probe

The police say the motionless man was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Two earthquakes hit Indonesian province of Aceh, causes injuries and damage

Two earthquakes hit Indonesian province of Aceh back-to-back

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quakes at magnitude 5.1 and 5.6.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WATCH: Huge monitor lizard swimming at Jurong East Swimming Complex

Fortunately, the swimming complex was closed for its weekly pool maintenance and no one was hurt.

Feb 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Burger King Israel offered Adults Meal for Valentine's Day

Burger King Israel offered meals with 'adult toy' for Valentine's Day

The meals come fully-equipped with two Whoppers, two French fries, two beers and an "adult toy."

Feb 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5 dead, another 5 injured by knife-wielding attackers in China's Xinjiang

China: 5 dead in Xinjiang knife attack as Uiguhur-Han Chinese strife festers

The authorities say the society is stable and the investigations are going on.

Feb 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore LTA to deploy taffic marshals, extra signs on Tuas Viaduct's opening day

The decision was taken so that the traffic marshals can navigate commuters to their destinations.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

HDB offers 4,056 flats in Punggol, Clementi and Tampines; price and other details

The flats are launched as a part of February's BTO exercise.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Valentine's Day 2017: Top 15 anti-love quotes to celebrate singlehood this year

Are you single on this Valentine's Day and wondering what to do? Check this out

IBTimes Singapore has compiled some of the funny twitter posts and memes for all the singles out there.

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore reports 36% rise in number of Chinese tourists in 2016

According to the study, visitor arrivals grew 7.7 per cent with16.4 million people visiting the country.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

German hostage Juerguen Kantner will be executed on Feb 26, threatens Abu Sayyaf

Juerguen Kantner was kidnapped and his wife Sabine Merz was killed by Abu Sayyaf last year.

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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