Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns on protectionism, North Korea

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns over protectionism policy

The Japanese Finance Ministry officials say the senior finance officials from both countries will also hold a separate round of talks.

May 6, 2017

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore police arrest 2 suspects for sending threatening letters to PM Lee, DPM Tharman

The police say a number of handwritten letters, mobile phones, laptop, envelopes and hell notes were seized following their arrest.

May 6, 2017

India: Supreme Court grants death sentence to 2012 Delhi gang rape case convicts

Nirbhaya died in a Singapore hospital after 13 days of the rape, leaving millions in shock.

May 5, 2017

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Singapore police busts 'High-class' Russian vice ring, 4 foreign women arrested

A 39-year-old suspect will be charged on Saturday under the Women's Charter, while investigations are going on for the other three suspects.

May 5, 2017

Strong Antarctic mountain winds: Shocking images of melting ice shelves and glaciers of the South Pole [PHOTOS]

A recent study reveals that warm winds pouring down the sides of the mountain range are melting ice sheets up to 100 kilometres away.

May 5, 2017

Tillerson urges ASEAN to cut North Korea funding, minimize ties

Tillerson urges ASEAN ministers to cut N Korea funding, minimise diplomatic ties

Reports say all ASEAN members have diplomatic relations with North Korea and five have embassies there.

May 5, 2017

Thailand charges 5 men with royal defamation for Facebook 'shares'

The royal defamation law bars any criticism of the royal family and forces media to heavily self-censor.

May 4, 2017

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen hospitalised in Singapore due to fatigue

The 64-year-old minister plans to return to Cambodia on May 7 to resume work as normal.

May 4, 2017

Indonesia jails militant Santoso's widow for harbouring husband

The prosecutors say that she could have been charged with a more serious offence because she had discharged a firearm on Santoso's orders.

May 4, 2017

Firefighters fought the blaze with eight water jets.

Singapore: 54-year-old woman dies in Jurong East fire

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is investigating the unnatural death and the cause of the fire.

May 4, 2017

South Korean presidential election: Early voting begins in 3,500 polling stations

The South Korean parliamentary speaker and key officials from the major political parties were among early voters.

May 4, 2017

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Singapore: Drugs worth $418,000 seized at Woodlands Checkpoint, 5 suspected drug traffickers arrested

ICA and CNB says investigations related to the drug activities of all the arrested suspects are going on.

May 3, 2017

Singapore Airlines launches biofuel-powered flights

SIA authorities say that the latest initiative would provide the aviation industry with insight on the economics, logistical requirements and performance of biofuels.

May 3, 2017

Prince Harry to visit Singapore for the first time in June

Prince Harry is also scheduled to travel to Sydney to attend the events celebrating the Australian city's hosting of the 2018 Invictus Games.

May 3, 2017

Kabul: Suicide bomber targets NATO convoy; at least 8 killed, 22 injured

8 dead, 25 injured in Kabul bomb attack targeting Nato convoy, ISIS claims responsibility

The authorities say the blast has also damaged several civilian vehicles near the NATO convoy.

May 3, 2017

Baahubali 2 completes unmatched feat in 6 days, crosses humongous Rs 700 crore & counting

Baahubali 2 collects humongous INR 700 crores in 6 days globally

The much awaited film of 2017, Baahubali 2 (Bahubali: The Conclusion) collected INR 85 crores at the worldwide box office on Tuesday.

May 3, 2017

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Malaysia arrests 6 suspects for involvement in Islamic State activities

The authorities say that all the six suspects are Malaysian citizens.

May 3, 2017

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amidst mixed reactions

May Day Rally 2017: PM Lee says unemployment to rise in Singapore while economy picks up

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says that Singapore has to work hard to tackle the situation of rising unemployment.

May 1, 2017

South Korea to hold joint drills with USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korea, US conduct military drills despite Pyongyang threats

The North Korean state media reports that Pyongyang has threatened to attack the Carl Vinson.

May 1, 2017

Baahubali 2: Prabhas-starrer movie beats Dangal record in New Zealand, gets immense response in Australia

In two days, Baahubali 2 has collected NZ$ 200,180 at the New Zealand box office.

May 1, 2017

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