Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia arrests 13 people with suspected link to Isis cells

Malaysia: Police arrest 9 ISIS suspects including Puchong militants across 4 states

The police tracked down another suspected ISIS member, whose cell had received orders from Muhammad Wanndy, a known Malaysian ISIS fighter in Syria.

Aug 13, 2016

Singapore thanks Indonesia for arresting suspects over Marina Bay attack plot

Both the nations have agreed on the importance of strengthening mutual cooperation to counter the rising terrorism threats.

Aug 13, 2016

Islamic State leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan killed in US strike

Islamic State leader in Afghanistan, Pakistan dies in US drone strike

Hafiz Saeed's death is the second US killing of one of the most prominent militants in the region in recent months.

Aug 13, 2016

Pokemon GO: How to find rarest Pokemons in secret locations via custom maps

Pokemon Go: Singaporean company ready to pay you for playing the game!

Singaporean social marketplace Funzing announced the "first ever Pokémon job in the world".

Aug 12, 2016

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

Major earthquake of 7.2 magnitude strikes off Vanuatu, tsunami alert issued

Major earthquake of 7.2 magnitude strikes Pacific off Vanuatu, tsunami alert issued

Initially, the quake recorded a magnitude of 7.6 but later it was downgraded.

Aug 12, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Schooling creates history by qualifying for 100m butterfly final

Joseph Schooling becomes the first Singaporean male athlete to qualify for an Olympic swimming final.

Aug 12, 2016

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

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

Rio Olympics 2016: Singapore swimmer Joseph Schooling misses out on 100m freestyle final

Rio Olympics 2016: Singaporean swimmer Joseph Schooling misses out on 100m freestyle final

Joseph Schooling was placed 16th overall in the men's 100m freestyle event.

Aug 10, 2016

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

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

The National Environment Agency anticipates that the number of cases might rise in the coming months.

Aug 10, 2016

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

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

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Marina Bay attack plot: Terror suspect released after Indonesia police find no evidence

The rocket attack plan was revealed through discussions of KGR@Katibah GR group on Facebook and other social media platform.

Aug 8, 2016

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China exports and imports fall more than expected in July due to weakening demand

China's exports and imports fall below expectation in July due to weakening demand

The General Administration of Customs say the pressure on exports is likely to relax at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

Aug 8, 2016

Hundreds of Taiwan drivers fined for playing Pokemon Go at work

According to the National Police Agency, a total of 349 fines were issued since the game launched in Taiwan on Saturday.

Aug 8, 2016

Tokyo samba street festival attack: 15 injured after man hurled 6 petrol bombs

Tokyo: Man throws petrol bombs at festive crowd, 15 injured

The suspect hangs himself after carrying out the attack on Sunday night.

Aug 8, 2016

Pokemon Go player discovers dead body at water park in Singapore

The Singapore Civil Defence Force say they were informed about the body at around 9:45 am and they retrieved the body from the water.

Aug 8, 2016

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines: Duterte links 150 judges, politicians to illegal drugs trade

Philippine president fires police and military officers and revokes their gun licences on Sunday.

Aug 7, 2016

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