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Former Singapore President SR Nathan suffers stroke, admitted in ICU

He is in critical condition and is currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit at the Singapore General Hospital.

Jul 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Sack me from Umno, but be ready to face severe repercussions: Ahmad Said

For now, I will remain and continue to focus on my duties, said Ahmad Said

Jul 31, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Canadian citizen Tamim Chowdhury

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Bangladeshi-Canadian Tamim Chowdhury

The counter-terrorism officials believe that Chowdhury leads a faction of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militant group.

Jul 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Masked attackers target religious devotees in Bangladesh

Masked attackers stormed a religious meeting place in southwest Bangladesh.

Jul 31, 2016

By Reuters

At least 31 killed in India, Bangladesh due to heavy rainfall

Rajnath Singh, the Interior Minister of India was due to visit Assam and make an aerial survey on Saturday.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Police detains 7 after attacks on Buddhist temples

The seven suspects were a part of a mob that damaged at least three temples in Tanjung Balai town, near Medan.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged highway after heavy rains in the outskirts of New Delhi, India

Jul 30, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Pokemon Go: The game may help people with psychological disorders, says Malaysian doctor

The Malaysian government doesn't have any objection for Pokemon Go being released in the country.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority says the information regarding the visa application procedures can be found on ICA's official website.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes in Pacific, no tsunami alert

The epicenter of the quake is located 31 miles north of the island of Pagan which is a part of the Northern Mariana Islands volcanic archipelago.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee visits US, likely to attend official meeting with Obama and other leaders

PM Lee will be greeted by a formal arrival ceremony at the White House

Jul 30, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Myanmar government launches thin economic policy

Myanmar government launches ineffective economic policy

Myanmar's government released a long-awaited economic policy on Friday

Jul 30, 2016

By Reuters

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Singaporean man arrested for supporting ISIS, radicalising youth

Prior to his detention, Shariff was active on Facebook and made several controversial posts.

Jul 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia executes four drug convicts despite protests

10 more convicts were expected to be killed but they had a last-minute stay of execution.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Bicycle-sharing scheme to be 'public-private partnership', says LTA

The Land Transport Authority announced the bicycle-sharing scheme will be a "public-private partnership".

Jul 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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