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Thailand King orders changes in royal motorcades to avoid massive traffic jams

The standard protocol of cordoning of complete streets through which the royal are traveling has been changed by the security forces based on the royal decree by the king

Jan 13, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Records show an increase in the number of elephant deaths in Sri Lanka in 2019

Wild elephant deaths reaching record high in Sri Lanka, with several dying because of being poisoned

Jan 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Volcanic activity leads to evacuation of thousands in Manila

The increased activity and threat of the Taal volcano's crater has led the Philippine people from the neighborhood to be evacuated because of the possibility of an eruption

Jan 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Why did thousands of protesters turn up for 'Run Against Dictatorship' marathon in Thailand?

Protesters rally together in Thailand for a 'Run against Dictatorship' with 13,000 marathon runners being a part of the rally

Jan 12, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Taiwan President Tsai apologises to indigenous people, promises to look after their interest

With the fear of Beijing over their territory, Taiwan reelects Tsai Ing-Wen as the President

In a landslide victory, Taiwan chose their incumbent President Tsai Ing-Wen to continue her leadership in a move to fight the Chinese incursion to the country

Jan 12, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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Power projection and military partnerships with US: Why Singapore needs F-35B now more than ever?

The US State Department approved the sale of 12 fifth-generation, F-35B fighter jets to Singapore on Thursday, it is awaiting the approval from the Congress

Jan 10, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Newborn baby found in tied plastic bag in Bedok North; parents still not traced

Two cleaners found a newborn boy alive inside a plastic bag and paramedics established that the infant was in stable condition with no visible injury

Jan 8, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Malaysian PM Mahathir calls for unity among Muslims as US-Iran tension escalates

The Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad asked the Muslim countries to unite to counter the external threat that is imminent after the death of commander Qasem Soleimani

Jan 7, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Sumatra raising concerns of damages

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit southwest of Indonesia's Aceh province on the island of Sumatra on Tuesday 1.05 PM local time says United States Geological Survey

Jan 7, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Refuse workers find baby alive in Singapore's wealthy community's rubbish chute

Newborn was found abandoned in a rubbish chute by the Monday morning cleaners in Singapore

Jan 7, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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North Korea holds massive rally amid tensions with the US

Several thousands of North Koreans hold a march in Pyongyang in the Kim Il-Sung Square.

Jan 6, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Exports in Bangladesh dip by 5.84% in the first half of 2019-2020

The total exports in Bangladesh for the first half of the fiscal year 2019-2020 fell by 5.84 per cent according to the official data revealed on Monday

Jan 6, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

NEA suspends funeral parlour's licence after wrong body cremated; licensee to be charged

Singapore funeral parlour cremated the body of a man according to Christian traditions, while he was a Taoist

Jan 5, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

North Korea arrests defector for plotting to kidnap North Korean children

North Korean defectors held in Vietnam secure freedom because of Europe

North Korean defectors who were cornered while crossing the Chinese border in Vietnam was released because of European institutions, says activist Peter Jung

Jan 4, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Singapore: Woman found dead in Sengkang condo, police arrest Caucasian male partner

A 43-year-old woman along with a dog was found dead at 125 Compassvale Bow and a man was arrested for his involvement in the murder case

Jan 4, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

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