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Spectacular fireworks across the globe as New Year 2018 dawns [PHOTOS]

Thousands of people gathered at different locations to watch the amazing fireworks to welcome the New Year with happiness and joy.

Jan 1, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nuclear button always on my desk, says Kim

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in his New Year's Day address said on Monday that his country has completed its nuclear arsenal and he has the ignition button ready "always on" his desk.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

Trump gets New Year Eve threat: Nuclear button on my desk, warns North Korea's Kim Jong-un

According to Kim Jong-un, the entire United States mainland is within the firing range of North Korea, and as a result, the ''US will never be able to start a war."

Jan 1, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Philippines government conducts mass burials as deadly Marawi siege continues

Militants launch deadly attack on New Year in Southern Philippines

A Filipino police officer was killed and seven other security forces were heavily injured in two separate bomb attacks in less than 24 hours.

Jan 1, 2018

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Lorry accident at Tuas Checkpoint kills 1, injures 2

Singaporean man dies in motorcycle accident in Thailand, woman injured

A 27-year-old Singaporean man died in motorcycle accident in Thailand's southern Phatthalung province, while a 22-year-old Singaporean woman, who was accompanying him, was injured.

Jan 1, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Padmavati row: Mewar royal flays CBFC for clearing the movie

On Saturday, the CBFC announced its decision to certify "Padmavati" as U/A.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

Amos Yee questions Singapore heritage

Controversial blogger Amos Yee who is now living in the United States has questioned Singapore national heritage

Jan 1, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: 17 people injured in a 3-vehicle accident on AYE

Singapore: Wild boar causes accident along PIE

The 2-vehicle accident took place just after the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) exit in Singapore at around 5.50 pm.

Jan 1, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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UN chief urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle challenges

In his New Year message, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

Donald Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

US President Donald Trump says country alert to possible human rights violations during Iran protests

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in different Iranian cities since Thursday (December 28) to protest the economic policy of the Hassan Rouhani government in Iran.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

Philippines: Police step up drug drive in New Year, seize USD 20k worth of illegal drugs

Police seized an estimated USD 20 thousand dollars worth illegal drugs in Timog Avenue in Quezon City at 7:30 in the morning.

Dec 31, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Otter attacks French family at Gardens by the Bay, leaves daughter with bloody leg

Gardens by the Bay authority set some strict rules for the visitors, by placing caution board to avoid contacts with the otters.

Dec 31, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

India: President calls for fight against stigma of mental health

At least 10 per cent of Indians have one or more mental problems, which is larger than the entire population of Japan, the President stated.

Dec 31, 2017

By IANS

Over 112,000 charging points in Beijing for electric vehicles

Beijing has also launched a smartphone app so that drivers of electric or hybrid cars can locate the nearest charging points.

Dec 31, 2017

By IANS

Bidding goodbye to 2017 in numbers

From less than $1,000 in January 2017, Bitcoin value touched $18,000 at one point of time before settling at $14,500 as of December end.

Dec 31, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

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Spectacular fireworks across the globe as New Year 2018 dawns [PHOTOS]

Nuclear button always on my desk, says Kim

Trump gets New Year Eve threat: Nuclear button on my desk, warns North Korea's Kim Jong-un

Militants launch deadly attack on New Year in Southern Philippines

Singaporean man dies in motorcycle accident in Thailand, woman injured

Padmavati row: Mewar royal flays CBFC for clearing the movie

Amos Yee questions Singapore heritage

Singapore: Wild boar causes accident along PIE

UN chief urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle challenges

US President Donald Trump says country alert to possible human rights violations during Iran protests

Philippines: Police step up drug drive in New Year, seize USD 20k worth of illegal drugs

Singapore: Otter attacks French family at Gardens by the Bay, leaves daughter with bloody leg

India: President calls for fight against stigma of mental health

Over 112,000 charging points in Beijing for electric vehicles

Bidding goodbye to 2017 in numbers

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