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At least 12 killed in Bangladesh garment factory fire

10 dead, dozens injured in Bangladesh garment factory blast

The authorities say dozens of labourers were present on site at the facility, when a blast tore through the six-storey building.

Jul 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan elderly home

Typhoon Nanmadol strikes Japan affecting flights; 3 injured

The typhoon has prompted the authorities to issue evacuation warnings on fears of landslides and floods.

Jul 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore's National Day 2016: Nearly 4,000 people receive the National Day award this year

Singapore: NDP ticket collection to start from Jul 7

Successful applicants for this year's NDP and the two preview shows may collect their tickets from Jul 7 to Jul 9 and Jul 14 to Jul 16 between 10 am and 9 pm.

Jul 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Biggest supermoon in almost 70 years to be seen from Singapore on Nov 14

SIA unveils HighFlyer programme targetted to SMEs

SIA Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing Campbell Wilson said this is part of the airline's trust in forging a great relationship with SMEs.

Jul 4, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Mount Sinabung volcano in fresh eruptions in Indonesia

8 rescuers killed in Indonesian helicopter crash

The Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency's helicopter was carrying four rescuers and four Navy crew members when it crashed into a cliff.

Jul 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Philippines government burns USD 2.6m worth of illegal drugs

The drug was seized from four drug-peddling suspects who were arrested in the village of Manresa in Quezon City.

Jul 4, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines: State University reopens in battle-torn Marawi City

The institution started functioning again after officials confirmed that they have filtered out the militants.

Jul 4, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

North Korea launches missile into waters off Japan ahead of G20 summit

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says this ballistic missile launch can never be tolerated.

Jul 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

LTA implements vocational license framework for private hire car drivers

LTA warns that these unregistered vehicles may not have secured proper insurance for carrying fare-paying passengers.

Jul 4, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Japan: Shinzo Abe's party suffers historic defeat in Tokyo poll, popular governor wins big

Koike's Tokyo Citizens First Party and its allies took 79 seats in the 127-seat assembly whereas LDP won a mere 23.

Jul 3, 2017

By Reuters

Philippines: Cops arrest bank officer for unauthorised transfer of USD 338,000

Police identified the suspect as Mariebel Osorio, 41, head of Cash Section of Union Bank Ortigas Branch.

Jul 2, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladesh police arrest three female militants over Dhaka cafe attack

Police says one of the women is the wife of acting JMB chief Ayyub Bacchu who is on the run and allegedly visited the hideout frequently.

Jul 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: ICA seizes 3,100 cartons of contraband cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint

ICA says the total duty and Goods and Services Tax evaded amounted to about S$240,560 and S$17,820, respectively.

Jul 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tokyo casts vote in local polls that could spell trouble for PM

Past Tokyo elections have been bellwethers to national trends.

Jul 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US, Philippines hold naval patrol in troubled waters to deter Islamist extremists

There are international fears fighters sympathetic to Islamic State will cross maritime borders between Malaysia and Indonesia to join Muslim rebels.

Jul 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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