Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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China warns Australia to stay out of South China Sea ruling debate

'Australia should not treat the illegal ruling from an illegal arbitration court as international law'

Jul 15, 2016

Rihanna cancels concert after Nice attack

Nice attack: Rihanna cancels concert after deadly massacre

Rihanna was scheduled to perform at the Allianz Stadium as part of her Anti-World Tour.

Jul 15, 2016

Nice attack: 80 dead and many injured as lorry hits crowd during the Bastile Day celebration

Nice attack: 84 dead as lorry rams into crowd during Bastille Day celebrations

President Francois Hollande extends state of emergency across France by three months.

Jul 15, 2016

Indonesian trade value reaches $416 billion in a week

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia and Thailand as biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia

The total value of the companies that traded in Indonesia recently reached $416 billion.

Jul 14, 2016

China trains and supports maritime militia to sail in the South China Sea

Philippines asks China to 'respect' Hague ruling; Indonesia to strengthen security around disputed islands

China reacts furiously and vows to ignore the decision of the UN-back tribunal.

Jul 14, 2016

Singapore bumboat fire: SCDF calls off underwater search for missing boatman

Ong Hock Long: Body of Singapore boatman who died in bumboat fire found

The 33-year-old's boat caught fire when he was going to pick up passengers from the Esplanade stop.

Jul 14, 2016

The population of Japan falls for the seventh consecutive year

Japan's population falls for seventh consecutive year on dwindling birth rates

Smaller population runs counter to Abe's aim of increasing the workforce by a million people.

Jul 14, 2016

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore economy expands at faster pace in Q2, helped by services rebound

GDP grows 2.2 percent in the second quarter, marginally higher than the 2.1 percent growth in the previous quarter.

Jul 14, 2016

Islamic State suicide bomber kills seven people in north of Baghdad, 11 injured

Islamic State suicide bomber kills 7 in Baghdad suburb; 11 injured

The incident took place when the attacker exploded his car, filled with explosives, at a checkpoint.

Jul 13, 2016

Singapore bumboat fire: SCDF calls off underwater search for missing boatman

The missing boatman, who was said to be in his 30s, was the only person on the boat at the time of the incident.

Jul 13, 2016

Rayani Air, first Islamic airlines in Malaysia barred from flying

Rayani Air apologises for financial mess after investors' exit

The airlines says it is working on getting a 'second chance'.

Jul 13, 2016

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

SAC Ayob is believed to be on ISIS' target list, along with other Malaysian leaders, top police officials and army personnel.

Jul 13, 2016

Singapore: Suspect in Holland Village bank robbery arrested in Bangkok

The Singapore Police Force said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect made off with S$30,000 in cash.

Jul 11, 2016

Indonesia's latest comments on Transboundary Haze Pollution Act welcomed by Singapore

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

The Environment and Forest ministry has also filed civil law suits against five oil palm companies allegedly responsible for some of last year's fires.

Jul 11, 2016

Thailand jails seven activists over referendum campaign

Thailand detains four people over referendum campaign

The four people were detained after copies of booklets providing information on the Constitution were found in their cars.

Jul 11, 2016

Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh

Singapore: 20-year-old suspect arrested in connection to man's death in Yishun

The 26-year-old deceased's body was found outside a unit on the 6th floor at Block 279 in Yishun Street 22.

Jul 11, 2016

Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Three Indonesians abducted off Malaysian state of Sabah

The attackers released the other four crew members of the tugboat.

Jul 11, 2016

South Korean actor, Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

Two-year-old, who needed a child heart transplant, dies in Singapore

A spokesperson of the Singapore Health Ministry said that paediatric heart transplantation is not yet available in Singapore.

Jul 11, 2016

8 suspected terrorists detained; target list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Singapore: 52-year-old man found dead at Geylang Lorong 23

The police said that they received a call for assistance at around 8 am and the man was pronounced dead by paramedics at 8.11 am.

Jul 9, 2016

Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

The total number of localities, which are still affected by dengue increased from 647 to 660 for Week 26.

Jul 9, 2016

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