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SHOCKING: Kuwait actor sets blindfolded man on fire, video sparks outrage online

SHOCKING: Kuwait actor sets blindfolded man on fire, posts video online

The video creates a stir on social media with massive criticism.

Jan 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More than 2,000 people affected by Johor floods, thousands evacuated

Johor floods: 8,000 people hit; thousands evacuated as heavy rain sets in deluge

Officials say the floods had affected eight districts, leaving Kulai and Pontian.

Jan 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Man accused of serial sex assault on daughter cites penis enlargement surgery in defence

The victim testified that her father used to sexually abuse her since 2011, after she turned 11.

Jan 24, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Police investigate mystery stash of 65 bullets at Changi Airport

According to officers, the transit parcel was on its way to another destination.

Jan 24, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

Singapore 7th most expensive in home rents in Asia, behind Hong Kong, Seoul and Beijing

ECA International compared rental accommodation in 230 locations across the world for the survey.

Jan 24, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Caged lion attacks two handlers in Japan

Japan lion attack: Caged cat mauls handlers during filming

The police along with the health officials are investigating the incident to find out what provoked the animal.

Jan 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Body of Japanese tourist found floating in Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

The police say DNA tests would definitively determine the identity of the dead body.

Jan 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore MRT announcer Juanita Melson dies of cancer

The former radio deejay did the announcements between 1996 and 2008.

Jan 23, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Sarawak boat capsize incident: Search and rescue teams recover one body from Logan Bunut National Park lake

Malaysia: 9 drown, 29 missing as Indonesian immigrant boat sinks off Johor

The authorities say a search and rescue operation is underway.

Jan 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Indonesia arrests 17 people deported from Turkey over suspected Isis link

The police say the Turkish authorities were suspicious that the group was planning to enter Syria.

Jan 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

Malaysia: Man stabs wife to death for refusing sex at 4 am

The police launches a hunt for the suspect, who had ran away following the incident.

Jan 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Sago Lane fire: Man, woman in hospital after morning blaze in HDB flat

The SCDF said that it was alerted about the incident at Block 4 at around 5am on Monday.

Jan 23, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Abduction report of 4 Malaysians in the Sulu waters mere rumour

Malaysian police arrest 39 men for stripping naked at Malaysia motivational camp

The police are investigating the group for their indecent behaviour in public.

Jan 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jetstar plane depressurises in air, lands safely back at Changi Airport

The Phuket bound flight is believed to have a "depressurisation issue".

Jan 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia arrests militant for planning bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Thai police arrest 'Asean drug lord' who supplied drugs to Singapore, Malaysia

Police have also seized 14 land plots, 14 luxury cars, gold accessories and huge sum of cash money.

Jan 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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