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National Day Message: PM Lee eyes preschool revamps, all out war against diabetes

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has identified three longer-term issues that would benefit Singapore in the future.

Aug 9, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Public service chair receives highest honour in this year's National Day Awards

The chairperson of the Public Service Commission Eddie Teo was awarded the highest state honour in this year's National Day Awards.

Aug 9, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

India: Irish woman brutally raped and murdered in south Goa beach, police arrest local criminal

Hong Kong closes 13 beaches as congealed palm oil spill spreads ashore

The Environmental Protection Department has collected water samples from affected beaches. They are planning to release the results later in the day.

Aug 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore airlifts humanitarian aid to strife-torn Philippines

Singapore has shipped humanitarian aid to strife-torn Philippines as part of the understanding reached during Singapore Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen's visit to Manila in July 2017.

Aug 8, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Singapore: 31-year-old motorcyclist dies after accident along PIE

The police says the motorcyclist was lying motionless before the paramedics pronounced him dead.

Aug 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Canada joins ASEAN to battle terror

Canada Foreign Minister Alexandra Freeland said before ASEAN ministers that there is a need to stand in solidarity in fighting ISIS.

Aug 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

Singapore: Motorcyclist arrested for involving in tussle with policemen after reckless driving

A Singaporean was arrested for assaulting three police officers to evade arrest.

Aug 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Japan: Fire breaks out at Japan's iconic Tsukiji fish market; no reports of injury

The fire was in Tsukiji's "outer" market, but, the Tsukiji "inner" market was not affected.

Aug 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

U.S. bans travel to North Korea from Sept. 1

The North Korea travel ban comes after the death of U.S. tourist Otto Warmbier, who suffered brain damage while under arrest in North Korea.

Aug 3, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Asean countries willing to have talks with China to avoid clashes

The ASEAN diplomats wanted to hold the talks to discuss the guidelines on non aggression with Asia's superpower, China.

Aug 2, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Own an e-bike? Here's all you need to know to get it registered

E-bike users have until January 31 next year to register their devices and affix them with a number plate.

Aug 2, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Philippines: Security beefed up, cops on high alert ahead of ASEAN meeting

The Philippines is expecting 1,700 VIP delegates for this year's Asean meeting.

Aug 1, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Armed robbery at Western Union branch in Ubi; second in two days

The police says that no one was injured in the incident.

Aug 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean ballistic missile, suspected to be Musudan, crashes after liftoff

US detects 'highly unusual' North Korean submarine activity: Report

This comes just a few days after North Korea conducted an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test.

Aug 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Two people injured after fire breaks out in residential unit at Tiong Poh Road

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says that the fire was put out with one water jet.

Jul 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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