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National Kidney Foundation fires CEO Edmund Kwok citing "personal indiscretion"

Edmund Kwok, who was a former employee at Parkway Healthcare became the CEO of NKF in 2013

Nov 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore to launch blockchain technology for interbank payments

The policymakers are willing to attract investment in fintech and easing regulation.

Nov 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Glimpses of Holocaust Survivors' Beauty Pageant 2016

Glimpses from Israel's Holocaust Survivors' Beauty Pageant 2016

Anna Grinis, a 75-year-old Russian-born Israeli, was crowned the country's fifth "Miss Holocaust Survivor".

Nov 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Trilobite beetle spotted in Singapore: Know all about this rare insect [Video]

The video of the slow-moving female beetle took the internet by storm.

Nov 14, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysian man gets 13 years in jail and 20 cane strokes for raping maid

The drunk man rapes his Myanmarese maid when his wife and children were away on holiday.

Nov 14, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia: 2-year-old girl dies in East Kalimantan church attack, says police

Girl dead, 3 injured in Islamist attack on East Kalimantan church by ex-terror convict

The church attacker was wearing a black shirt emblazoned with the words "Jihad, Way of Life."

Nov 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Supermoon night: Singapore to experience the biggest moon in 70 years on Nov 14

November 14 Supermoon night: Best places to watch the biggest moon in Singapore

Experts say the supermoon will be visible from 6.46 pm to 9.52 pm in Singapore.

Nov 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: Uncertainty prevails over Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's health

Goddess-like Indian politician Jayalalithaa talks about rebirth after 50 days in ICU

Mass prayers and suicides were common across the state, where followers give her a demi god status.

Nov 14, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Thailand cancels, reschedules flights ahead of lantern festival

Loi Krathong Festival: 5 things to know about the Thai lantern festival

The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar.

Nov 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Explosion outside East Kalimantan church injures 4 children, one suspect arrested

East Kalimantan church explosion injures 4 children, one suspect arrested

Authorities say a suspect managed to flee the scene and police are hunting for him.

Nov 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Hong Kong taxi injures 7 after ploughing into crowd at Causeway Bay

The police have arrested the cab driver for dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Nov 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Eight dead in clashes between Myanmar army and militants in Rakhine

The military has blocked access to the area for journalists and aid workers.

Nov 13, 2016

By Reuters

Who is Yu Xu? A few inspiring facts about China's first female pilot of J-10 fighter jet

Yu Xu died in a flying accident during a routine flight training on Saturday.

Nov 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Singapore police arrest 42-year-old man over involvement in job scams

Police advises public to seek jobs from licensed agents and be careful of employers who ask for upfront payment.

Nov 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korean actor, Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

Singapore organises Remembrance Day to pay tribute to martyrs

The British High Commissioner Scott Wightman and Commander Andy Lamb leaded the tribute at the Kranji War Memorial.

Nov 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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