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Bangladeshi Sufi Muslim killed by suspected extremists

Singapore: Elderly man dies after being run over by bus in Toa Payoh

The victim, who was in his late 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Jul 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu temple worker hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: 4 killed, 9 injured in blast at Eid prayer gathering

At least 200,000 people had gathered in Sholakia in Kishoreganj district to celebrate Eid when the explosion took place.

Jul 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Dhaka gunman identified on social media, belonged to Bangladesh's elite class

Islamic State says Dhaka cafe slaughter a glimpse of what's coming

'What you witnessed in Bangladesh ... was a glimpse. This will repeat, repeat and repeat until you lose'

Jul 6, 2016

By Reuters

Suicide bomber attacks police station in Indonesian President Widodo's hometown

The president was scheduled to visit the town to celebrate the Eid festival.

Jul 5, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singaporean man dies after falling down Kulai waterfall

Singaporean dies trying to save daughter in Kulai waterfall in Johor Baru

The victim, who was identifed as David Cho Kah Loong went to the waterfall along with his wife and daughter for a picnic.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 76-year-old man arrested for sharing photo of Najib Razak on WhatsApp

The suspect remanded at the Johor Baru court for investigations under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Asean and Australia join hands against China

China to hold military drills in South China Sea ahead of Hague ruling in Philippines case

China's maritime safety administration says the military drills would be organised from July 5 to 11.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Dhaka gunman Nibras Islam belonged to elite class in Bangladesh, attended Malaysian university

Terrorism observer group SITE publishes photos and details of the attackers, including one who had reportedly studied in a university in Malaysia.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to cut off internet access for gov't workers from 2017

China to restrict digital media from publishing news found on social platforms

Publication of news gathered from social media sites will require approval.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Bangladesh police storm Dhaka restaurant, 8 hostages rescued

Dhaka attack: Commandos rescue hostages; six militants killed

Gunmen attacked the café in Dhaka's high-security Gulshan diplomatic area late on Friday.

Jul 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB construction site in Marina South

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB site in Marina South

The worker was proclaimed dead by the SCDF paramedics at the scene.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan mistakenly fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China

Taiwan fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China, killing fishing boat crew

A Hsiung-feng III missile flies about 75 kilometres before landing in the waters off Penghu in Taiwan Strait.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu priest hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Assailants on motor cycle attacked Shyamananda Das near Radhamadan Gopal Bigraha Math temple in Jhinaidah district.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore electricity tariffs to rise in the next three months

Singapore Power services says electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 9.2 per cent or 1.59 cents per kWh from July 1 to Sep 30.

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as the President of Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

Tough talking leader says he knows "the limits of the power and authority of the president".

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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