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Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore: Heng Swee Keat resumes duties as Finance Minister

Deputy PM Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has been acting as the covering Minister for Finance, will hand over the responsibilities to Heng.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former President SR Nathan's vital signs are stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

Ex-Singapore President SR Nathan dies, aged 92

Members of the public turns up at the Istana to pay their respects to the nation's sixth president.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian rapper Namewee arrested for insulting Islam in music video

Namewee has dismissed all allegations against him and said that the song intended to promote religious harmony.

Aug 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Turkey: President Erdogan blames child bomber for attack that killed 51

The attack was the deadliest in a series of bombings in Turkey this year.

Aug 22, 2016

By Reuters

Typhoon Mindulle to strike Japan, at least 400 flights cancelled

Japan: Several flights cancelled as typhoon Mindulle nears landfall

According to the agency, Typhoon Mindulle, with wind speed up to 180Kph, is expected to make landfall on Monday afternoon.

Aug 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia investigates suspected militant plot to attack Bali

Indonesia: Police investigate suspected IS militant's plot to attack Bali

The police found a bomb and "high (impact) explosive materials" during a raid on the suspect's house.

Aug 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail near disputed islands

The Japan foreign ministry says in a statement that the Chinese ships' "incursion" violated Japan's sovereignty.

Aug 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

Indonesia: 10 dead, 5 missing after boat capsizes in mid-ocean

A navy speedboat was still in search of the other five people, who are still missing.

Aug 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippines President Duterte threatens to leave UN after drug war criticism

UN has repeatedly condemned the deaths of the suspected drug dealers and users as a violation of human rights.

Aug 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China opens world's highest and longest glass bridge for its visitors

The bridge connects two mountain cliffs in China's spectacular Zhangjiajie Mountains in Hunan province.

Aug 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Mindulle, Kompasu to hit Japan back-to-back: JMA

Japan Meteorological Agency has issued flood and landslide alerts as the typhoons are about to make landfall.

Aug 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Twenty-two killed, 94 injured in bomb attack at Turkish wedding

22 killed, 94 injured in bomb attack at Turkish wedding

The attack appeared to have hit when a large group of people from a wedding party took to the streets in celebration.

Aug 21, 2016

By Reuters

Thailand rejects Singapore's request to extradite Holland Village bank robbery suspect

Thailand rejects Singapore's request to hand over Holland Village bank robbery suspect

Authorities say Roach might be deported back to Canada as he is an immigration offender in Thailand.

Aug 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan, third in 4 days

Japan hit by 6.0 magnitude earthquake, second jolt in two days

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake that had a depth of 10km did not trigger any tsunami threat.

Aug 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rio 2016: Schooling, Team Singapore to feature in special edition stamps

Rio Olympics 2016: Schooling, Team Singapore to feature in special edition stamps

The stamps will be available from August 29 at all post offices and the Singapore Philatelic Museum.

Aug 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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