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Johor to stop relying on Singapore for treated water by 2022; will Water Agreement change?

Malaysian minister stated that Johor state government and the Malaysian government currently aim to not depend on Singapore for treated water.

Aug 20, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Parliament cannot stop Brexit, Johnson to tell Macron and Merkel

Johnson is due to meet his European counterparts ahead of a G7 summit on August.

Aug 18, 2019

By Reuters

Frank View: Advancing Interdependence plea on Independence Day of India

Columnist Frank Islam shares his thoughts on India's 73rd Independence Day and wishes all the citizens in his birthland of India god-speed on their journey and one nation under God in their future

Aug 15, 2019

By Frank Islam

Hong Kong braces for another weekend of protests

Increasingly violent protests have plunged Hong Kong into its most serious political crisis for decades, posing a serious challenge to the central government in Beijing.

Aug 10, 2019

By Reuters

US, China among 46 countries to sign pact, Singapore hopes to emerge as global mediation hub

A total of 46 countries including US and China signed the Singapore Convention on Mediation Wednesday, also called the United Nations (UN) Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation

Aug 7, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Hiroshima marks 74th anniversary of atomic bombing

The annual ceremony was held at the Peace Memorial Park near Ground Zero which was attended by representatives from about 90 countries including the US, Russia and Britain.

Aug 6, 2019

By IANS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah wave at party workers during a party programme in New Delhi on May 23, 2019.

India scraps Kashmir Article 370, leaders in house arrest

Indian government has revoked the article providing Jammu and Kashmir a special status, plunging the valley into uncertainty

Aug 6, 2019

By IANS

Ex-Singapore PM Goh gives a harsh reply to PSP founder Tan Cheng Bock

Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Goh Chok Tong says former PAP colleague Tan Cheng Bock has "lost his way."

Aug 5, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Trump, Putin speak over phone on trade, wildfires

Russia has declared a state of emergency in four regions of Siberia and the Far East because of the wildfires.

Aug 1, 2019

By IANS

Hong Kong police arrest 49 protesters; 16 injured in latest demonstration

A police statement said the protesters attacked the police with bricks, glass bottles, paint bombs and shot metal marbles with a crossbow.

Jul 30, 2019

By Pritha Mallick

Personal feud turns public as Singapore PM's brother backs opposition

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's brother Lee Hsien Yang supports Tan Cheng Bock's Progress Singapore Party.

Jul 29, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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North Korea test fires short-range missiles, casts doubt on nuclear talks

The second, longer-range missile appeared to be a new design, but a detailed analysis was being done to verify that, the official said.

Jul 25, 2019

By Reuters

Priyanka Gandhi detained, not arrested, say Indian Police

The police denied that Priyanka Gandhi had been arrested but was detained at the Chunar Guest House in Mirzapur to stop her from going to Murtiya village in Sonebhadra district.

Jul 20, 2019

By IANS

Cyber attack on nuclear weapons possible as US, Iran opened 'Pandora's Box', says IAEA ex-director

US and Iran both have opened a "Pandora's box," by launching the cyber strike, says Dr Tariq Rauf, IAEA ex-director.

Jul 19, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Britains Boris Johnson confident chemical attack in Syria was Assad regime

UK's Johnson says his comments about U.S. envoy were a factor in his resignation

The lack of support from Johnson during a televised debate with his rival for the premiership, foreign minister Jeremy Hunt, had also been a factor.

Jul 13, 2019

By Reuters

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