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Chinese New Year 2017: Celebrations across the globe [PHOTOS]

Singapore prime minister shares fun pictures of Mid-Autumn Festival on social media: Check it out here

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong celebrated an early Mid-Autumn Festival with Yio Chu Kang residents on Sunday.

Sep 26, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

Rise in dengue in Singapore, 7th reported death in 2016

Singapore still safe from 'super malaria', says Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health in Singapore has stated that super malaria has not been detected in Singapore yet, giving a bit of relief to locals after the virus' spread to Southeast Asian countries like Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.

Sep 25, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Woodlands Checkpoint extension to be built at Old Woodlands Town Centre

Singapore tightens security, makes thumbprint scanning mandatory at major land checkpoints

Singapore is introducing thumbprint scanning for car travellers at its major land checkpoints, Tuas and Woodlands, in a bid to tighten security and keep immigrants' information on record.

Sep 25, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

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

Singapore: Accident on Bartley Road, motorcyclist injured

A motorcyclist has been injured in an accident involving two cars and a motorcycle, near Bartley Road in Singapore, on Monday, September 25.

Sep 25, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Otters spotted at Marina South Pier, Nature Society organises event

Bishan family of Otters were spotted at Marina South Pier in Singapore which was covered by the Nature Society along with the participation of wildlife enthusiasts.

Sep 24, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

A drug user consumes crack in the old center of Salvador da Bahia March 19, 2012. Many Brazilian cities now have their own "cracklands," areas of the city where swarms of crack users have converted entire neighborhoods into nocturnal encampments doubling

Convicted drug abuser consumed meth before meeting Fridae.com founder

Convicted drug abuser Yeoh Kim Koon consumed ice before meeting Stuart Koe, the founder of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender social networking site, Fridae.com.

Sep 23, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Central Mexico Earthquake: Sigh of relief vanquished within fortnight [PHOTOS]

For the second time in a span of two weeks, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Mexico on September 3 killing at least 273 people and leaving thousands injured.

Sep 23, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

The Villarrica Volcano is seen at night from Pucon town

Bali's Mount Agung to erupt first time in 50 years with widespread fall out

Bali's Mount Agung might erupt for the first time in 50 years, associating widespread consequences across Indonesia.

Sep 23, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: Teenager arrested for stealing motorcycles in Clementi, Jurong, Marsiling, Yishun

If convicted, the suspect can be jailed for up to seven years along with a fine.

Sep 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

MFA warns Singaporeans in Bali of possible volcanic eruption, asks them to stay safe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Singaporeans to avoid traveling in areas closer to Mount Agung in Bali, Indonesia due to a possible eruption of the volcano.

Sep 23, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: Property agent fined, suspended for duping elderly couple

A property agent from Singapore has been fined and suspended for eleven months after CEA discovered that he had failed to maintain transparency in a deal with an elderly couple.

Sep 22, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Office workers head for lunch at central business district in Singapore

Singaporean youth abandon their first job within a year; Survey shows why

A new study shows fresh Singaporean graduates quitting their first job based on high, unrealistic expectations on salary and work environment.

Sep 22, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Kim Jong Un calls Trump 'dotard'; people could not agree more

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pulled a Middle English word 'dotard' out of the dictionary to address US President Donald Trump and people are reaching for a dictionary.

Sep 22, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

North Korea's post nuclear test celebration: Does this hint war cry soon? [PHOTOS]

In its sixth and latest nuclear missile test conducted on September 3, North Korea has claimed a successful test on the explosion of a hydrogen bomb.

Sep 22, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

A collection of knives hang on the wall of the operating room-themed fast food restaurant in Damanhour, Egypt, August 1, 2017. Picture taken August 1, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Singapore: Woman shocked as 12-year-old son buys karambit knife as toy

A 12 year old was found with a combat knife which was purchased from a consignment shop in Tampines in Singapore, the police stepped in for further investigation.

Sep 22, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

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