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Bus, fuel tanker collision kills 36 in Afghanistan, more than 20 injured

25 killed in eastern Thailand as minivan loses control and ploughs through traffic

The police says the driver of the minivan lost control and ploughed through a central reservation into oncoming traffic.

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Malaysia detains 30 people in raids at night massage parlours, budget hotels

All the detainees are aged between 21 and 56 years and were arrested during an anti-vice operation

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia ferry blast kills two, injures 13

Indonesia boat fire: Captain Muhammad Nali arrested, search continues

The boat was carrying about 250 local holidaymakers to celebrate the New Year on the nearby resort island of Tidung.

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

300 cleaners employed to clear trash off Marina Bay after New Year party

Almost 300 cleaners were engaged to the clean the area after the New Year countdown event

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

In Pictures: Spectacular fireworks around the world as New Year 2017 dawns

Thousands of people gathered at different locations to watch the amazing fireworks to welcome 2017.

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Toxic air from China shrouds South Korea; pollution hazard to stay high

It is forecasted that dust concentration in the air will remain hazardous throughout Monday

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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

Indonesia arrests 76 Chinese women in New Year crackdown on sex workers

If convicted, the women would face punishments, including from fines and deportation to prison terms.

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Rare sabre tusk elephants 'near extinction' as 2 more killed in Sabah reserve

The elephants were on 27 December and 31 December for their rare sabre tusks

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia: New Year fireworks set police chief's house on fire

The house is located near Lapangan Merdeka in Balikpapan of Indonesia's East Kalimantan

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

China: Police bust organ trafficking racket, 16 people including doctor jailed

Initial investigation revealed that a doctor, a nurse and an anaesthesiologist was running the illegal kidney trade

Jan 1, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

Singapore: 860,000 HDB flat owners to receive GST voucher in 2017

Last year, about 840,000 Singaporean HDB households received the GST Voucher

Jan 1, 2017

By Bihu Ray

6 skin-care resolutions to make this year for healthy and glowing skin

IBT Singapore has pointed out six skincare resolutions we all can make in this New Year.

Jan 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 5 dead, 17 injured after boat catches fire in Jakarta river

Indonesia: 23 dead, 17 injured after boat catches fire in Jakarta river

Authorities say the accident was caused due to a short circuit on a power generator on the boat.

Jan 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China confirms second human bird flu infection; stops poultry sales

China confirms another human bird flu case, second case in three days

The Ministry of Agriculture says the recent outbreak of the virus have been handled in a "timely and effective" manner.

Jan 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Fireworks injure 10 people at Pandamaran Sports Complex celebration

Three people suffered severe burns and were rushed to Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang

Jan 1, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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