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UAE repatriates Kerwin Espinosa, son of Philippine mayor killed in jail; Duterte 'wants him alive'

'I ask forgiveness from President Duterte,' says Kerwin, whose father was shot dead inside a prison cell.

Nov 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore executes Nigerian and Malaysian nationals for drug trafficking

Singapore's prison statistics show four people were hanged in in 2015 -- one for murder and three for drug offences

Nov 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tiny Betta fish with Thai flag colour breaks record, sells for more than $1,500

Thai fish with national flag colours sells for record sum

Nov 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Miss Universe pageant to be hosted in Manila in January

Miss Universe 2016 coronation to be held in Manila on January 30

Filipina beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach holds the Miss Universe crown 2015.

Nov 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Cabbie mistakes accelerator for brake, rams into Toa Payoh eatery

The 61-year-old male driver of the CityCab sustained minor injuries on his head.

Nov 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore introduces self-driving scooters for short distance commuting

The vehicle is made by Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and has been priced at $15,000 .

Nov 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

NUS

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf releases Filipino hostage but keeps 8-year-old son in captivity

Sources say six Vietnamese sailors are still held by the Abu Sayyaf group in Basilan.

Nov 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia on course to rice self-sufficiency after weathering slump caused by El Nino

Indonesia is the world's third-largest rice producer, where 77 percent of farmers cultivate the grain.

Nov 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore PSLE results to be released on November 24; How to submit option form online

The Ministry of Education says students can collect their results from their respective primary schools from 11am on the mentioned date.

Nov 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man jailed for slashing friend's face over alleged affair with wife

The incident happened on 16 July following which the accused surrendered himself on 21 July

Nov 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

88-year-old Japanese photographer creates global buzz with eccentric selfies

Elderly Japanese photographer creates global buzz with eccentric selfies

Kimiko Nishimoto has a growing selfie collection in various interesting poses.

Nov 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

27th Singapore International Film Festival: All you need to know about the longest-running film fest

The 12-day event will be screening more than 160 films from across the globe.

Nov 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Jakarta governor Ahok named suspect in high-profile blasphemy case

Thousands of Muslims complained against the Christian governor demanding his resignation and arrest.

Nov 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

November Supermoon: Striking visuals of the closest full moon until 2014

November Supermoon: Striking visuals of the closest full moon until 2034

The November supermoon was about 14 per cent larger in diameter and about 30 percent brighter than the when it's at its furthest from the Earth.

Nov 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Japanese man on trial for murdering woman to recreate video game killings

The authorities say they are expecting a ruling on Nov 29.

Nov 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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