Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PUB to build more water pipeline over next 2 years

Authorities say that these works are aimed at meeting future water demand in the city and eastern parts of Singapore.

May 17, 2017

China installs rocket launchers on disputed South China Sea island

Norinco CS/AR-1 55mm anti-frogman rocket launcher defence systems had been installed on Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratly Islands.

May 17, 2017

South Korea willing to reopen communications with North amid missile crisis

President Moon Jae-in says that he wants to pursue dialogue as well as pressure to stop the North's weapons programs.

May 17, 2017

Singapore: Malaysian pregnant woman killed in Jurong West accident

The authorities have arrested a 46-year-old male lorry driver for causing death by a negligent act.

May 15, 2017

China's Xi Jinping says Belt and Road Initiative needs to reject protectionism, 30 leaders agree to support

President Xi has pledged US$124 billion (S$174.6 billion) for his new Silk Road which aims to bolster China's global leadership ambitions.

May 15, 2017

Happy Mother's Day 2017: Here are the 10 most influential celebrity mothers from Hollywood

IBTimes Singapore has brought you the names of 10 most influential celebrity mothers on the occasion of Mother's Day.

May 14, 2017

The sunken ferry Sewol sits on a semi-submersible ship during its salvage operations at the sea off Jindo, South Korea, in this handout picture provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

Sewol ferry disaster: More suspected human bones recovered from South Korea's sunken ship

The sinking of Sewol was one of the worst-ever maritime disasters of South Korea.

May 14, 2017

China, Philippines to open South China Sea talks to seek understanding

Santa Romana says previously bilateral ties had been "frozen" because the territorial row had taken centre stage.

May 14, 2017

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singapore: CNB officers seize nearly 1 kg cannabis, heroin and ice, 3 arrested

CNB officers say police are looking into the improvised air rifles that were seized.

May 14, 2017

At least 23 killed after tourist bus falls from cliff in Turkey

Amir Cicek, the governor of Mugla province says an investigation was underway to ascertain the cause of the accident.

May 14, 2017

25 dead as bomb hits convoy of Pakistan Senate deputy; more than 35 injured

Senator Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, the deputy chairman of the upper house of parliament, says he believed that he was the target.

May 13, 2017

NASA Study Finds Unexpectedly Primitive Atmosphere Around 'Warm Neptune'

NASA discovers signs of water on newly-discovered 'Warm Neptune'

The team of astronomers say that this is the best measurement of water made so far on a planet of this size.

May 13, 2017

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North Korea will have dialogue with US under 'right conditions': Reports

These latest comments by Choe Son Hui came amid stepped up international efforts to press North Korea and ease tension over its pursuit of nuclear arms.

May 13, 2017

Mother's Day 2017: Top 10 best messages to share with your beautiful mom

IBTimes Singapore has hand-picked a list of 10 best Mother's Day messages which can be dedicated to mothers around the world.

May 12, 2017

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

2 Singaporeans arrested in Malaysia for suspected drug trafficking

The Malaysian police's Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) and Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) jointly busted a regional drug syndicate based in Malaysia.

May 12, 2017

International Nurses Day 2017: Top 10 quotes to celebrate contribution of caregivers

In observance of the holiday, IBTimes Singapore has rounded a few quotes that celebrate the everyday contributions of the nurses.

May 12, 2017

Russian blogger sentenced to 3.5 years' jail for playing 'Pokemon Go' in church

Sokolovsky compares the charge levied against him to those imposed under Joseph Stalin for joking about communism.

May 12, 2017

China says has 'positive' talks with Vietnam on South China Sea

Chinese President Xi had 'positive' talks with Vietnam on South China Sea

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin says both the countries have agreed to follow their consensus to continue stabilising the situation and to keep pushing talks.

May 12, 2017

Former Chinese vice-premier Qian Qichen dies, aged 90

Former Chinese foreign minister Qian Qichen dies aged 89

Xinhua news agency quotes a government statement as saying that Qian died on Tuesday in Beijing.

May 11, 2017

Mother's Day 2017: Top 10 songs to sing for your Mom on the special day

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a list of 10 best songs which can be dedicated to mothers around the world.

May 11, 2017

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