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Japanese warship takes Asian officials on tour in South China Sea

On Monday, military officers from the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) boarded the carrier in Singapore and returned on Friday.

Jun 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

5.2-magnitude quake hits central Japan, no tsunami threat

The US Geological Survey said that the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres at 7.02 am (6.02 am Singapore time).

Jun 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: New vending machine cafe outlet opens at Lakeside MRT station

The Chef-in-Box VendCafe at Lakeside is the third all-vending machine cafe to open in Singapore and the second to be located in an MRT station.

Jun 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Silencing mosques: Israeli ministers pass bill seeking ban on Muslim call to prayer

Philippine Police on high alert ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations

The Filipino government declared holiday on Monday as Muslims in the country will observe Eid al – Fitr

Jun 24, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines: Former Justice Secretary faces illegal drug trading charges

Leila De Lima will be facing illegal drug trading charges filed by the Justice Department due to allegations that illegal drugs trading has been rampant in the country's largest prison cell during her term.

Jun 24, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Landslides smashes through southwest China; more than 140 people feared buried

The Chinese media reported that nearly 500 people were taking part in rescue efforts.

Jun 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: Police arrest 3 women for alleged prostitution in Jurong West

The suspects, aged between 37 and 42, had been advertising their sexual services on various online platforms.

Jun 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: CNB arrests 3 drug traffickers from Joo Chiat apartment, 3.5 kg of heroin seized

Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers say the investigations are going on.

Jun 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

Philippines: Provincial governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

The Philippine government has introduced the PAMANA program, a national plan that will provide infrastructure projects in identified provinces.

Jun 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Australia joins ASEAN to suppress ISIS in Southern Philippines

Australian Defense Minister Marise Payne says that the "Philippines accepted our suggestion that two Austrailian Air Force P-3 Orion aircraft will be allowed to operate in Mindanao as the battle is going on in Marawi City."

Jun 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

SE Asian countries commit to cohesive approach to thwart militants

Foreign ministers and defense officials of the three neighboring countries agreed to work together to track communications and crack down on the flow of arms, fighters and money.

Jun 23, 2017

By Reuters

E-bike accident kills 2 men along West Coast Highway, one injured

Singapore: LTA fines 2 retailers for selling illegally modified e-bikes

The two retailers have been identified as Lim Geok Kay of Teck Bee Brothers Company at 220 Syed Alwi Road and Chia Thuang Chiew of CPP Trading at Block 731 Yishun Street 72.

Jun 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya