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Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Thailand: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai resorts, several tourists injured

Analysts say the separatist insurgents might be responsible for the blasts, although no group has claimed the responsibility yet.

Aug 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

10 inmates die, warden injured in Philippine jail blast

Police said that the inmates killed in the blast were facing drug cases, including two alleged Chinese drug dealers.

Aug 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China explosion: 21 killed in pipeline blast in Chentral China, five injured

China: 21 killed in pipeline blast in Hubei province, five others injured

The local government says the cause of the explosion was being investigated.

Aug 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Safety lapse in work site, an Indian worker dies in Tampines

Bombs in Thai resort kill one, injure nine, including foreigners: Police

The explosions happened ahead of a public holiday on Friday to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit.

Aug 12, 2016

By Reuters

Japan warns China of deteriorating relations over East China Sea dispute

Japan wants "high- level" talks with China regarding this "intrusion" issue which is continuing despite Tokyo's protest.

Aug 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Iraq: 11 new born babies killed in Baghdad maternity hospital fire

Iraq: 11 new born babies killed in maternity hospital fire in Baghdad

The cause of fire is still not confirmed but Iraq's Health Ministry suspect an electrical fault.

Aug 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Singapore: Woman found dead at Bank of Singapore in Raffles Place

The Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedics pronounced the woman, who was in her 40s, dead at the scene.

Aug 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrest 5 men for rioting in Tiong Bahru

According to reports, a man got thrashed by the rioters after a heated argument.

Aug 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

South China Sea dispute: Philippines rejected China's offer of bilateral talks

Vietnam moves new rocket launchers into disputed South China Sea

Vietnam's Foreign Ministry said the information was "inaccurate", without elaborating.

Aug 10, 2016

By Reuters

Taiwan's Singapore envoy resigns after criticised for drunk driving, says he feels guilty

Chiang, in a statement, said that he is sorry for causing trouble to the government.

Aug 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Japan should resolve East China Sea dispute through diplomacy, dialogue: China

Japan had claimed that several Chinese government vessels and hundreds of fishing boats are sailing near the disputed islets

Aug 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore's National Day 2016: Nearly 4,000 people receive the National Day award this year

The honour is given as recognition and appreciation of their contribution towards the nation.

Aug 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital, IS claim responsibility

"There are many wounded, so the death toll could rise," said Rehmat Saleh Baloch, the provincial health minister.

Aug 9, 2016

By Reuters

Japan's Emperor Akihito raises possibility of resigning in his video address to nation

Japan's Emperor hints at wish to leave throne in his video address to nation

Emperor Akihito says it's time for the nation to establish a regency.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pokemon Go: Check out these popular hot spots in Singapore to catch rare Pokemons

After the launch of Pokemon Go in Singapore, fans have been going crazy in search of their hidden pocket monsters at several locations.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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