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Another politician health scare in Tamil Nadu dies down as doctors say Karunanidhi is stable

The news of Karunanidhi being hospitalised comes amidst uncertainty over the state's CM Jayalalithaa's health.

Dec 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Papilionanda Aung San Suu Kyi: Orchid named after Myanmar leader

Suu Kyi is on a three-day trip to Singapore after PM Lee invited her to visit the city-state.

Dec 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

At least 2 killed, 4 injured after overhead bridge collapses in Malaysia

The search and rescue teams are working at the accident sight to rescue people, if any.

Nov 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Lufthansa cancels almost 900 flights as pilots' strike continues

Lufthansa cancels nearly 900 more flights as pilots' strike continues

After several talks with management, the directors and pilots have failed to come to a conclusion regarding the age increase.

Nov 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Indonesian maid punches 2-year-old boy, hits his head with toilet brush

The Deputy Public Prosecutor says the victim was punched the child on a vulnerable part of his body.

Nov 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

36-year-old man dies unnatural death in Sembawang

Police probing mysterious death of 36-year-old male in Sembawang

The police say they are investigating the cause of the death.

Nov 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

UFO or real aliens? Chinese astronaut says he heard mysterious knocks in space

Yang admitted in a recent interview that he had never heard any sound similar to that sound in space

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore denies China threat of strained relations, says armoured carriers incident won't ruin ties

The minister said Singapore cherishes its longstanding relationships with the Asian giant

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Beijing throws weight around for release of 1,200 Chinese arrested in Manila for gambling

Chinese Foreign Ministry said that this incident might tarnish the relationship between the two countries.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Swift move to douse tension after attack on female madrasah students

Indonesian Sharia police thrash teenagers with canes in public for having sex

The punishment for illegal sex was carried out outside a mosque in Aceh province's capital city Banda Aceh.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia arrests 7 police officers, two women from drug party in Medan

Drug addiction is a a serious concern in the second largest Muslim-majority nation in the world.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China lodges protest with Singapore over armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong

China urges Singapore to abides by Hong Kong's relevant laws and cooperate in the investigation.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Tampines Concourse bus interchange to start operations from Dec 18

Authorities say the new bus interchange will have dedicated boarding points and developed features to facilitate elderly and disabled people.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan skating rink forced to close for freezing 5,000 fish under the surface of ice

Japan skating rink forced to close after burying 5,000 fish in ice for visual effect

The amusement park company Space World is melting the rink at present.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Malaysia jails 8 Indonesians for hijacking oil tanker last year

8 Indonesians get lengthy jail terms for hijacking Malaysian oil tanker

Authorities says six of those pirates were jailed for 15 years and five strokes of the cane, while rest of the two were jailed for 18 years.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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