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Singapore police alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating police officers

Singapore: Police alert public on rising phone scams, ask to avoid+65 999 phone calls

The police urges the public to call the hotline at 1800 255 0000 if they have any information regarding these scams.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nepal: Prachanda takes over as Prime Minister, appoints minority leader as home minister

The former rebel commander has vowed to tackle the grievances of the Madhesi minority in Nepal.

Aug 5, 2016

By Reuters

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Gulshan cafe attack: Bangladesh police arrest British national

Both the suspects were present inside the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe when the militants raided the premises.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore's new bus operator Go-Ahead to start services on Sept 4

The firm will start with 13 bus services and later it will introduce 11 more routes on September 18.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Philippines urges fishermen to avoid disputed waters after China warns of 'penalties'

Manila says ground reality is difficult though the tribunal's ruling is clear.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman killed, five injured in mass stabbing in central London

A 19-year-old man with suspected mental health issues has been arrested by the London Metropolitan Police.

Aug 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda elected as the new prime minister

Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda will be taking oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office later in the evening on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe appoints Inada as defence minister, retains finance and foreign ministers

Abe also appointed a new LDP executive line-up. Toshihiro Nikai was appointed as LDP secretary general.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Philippines: Police kill six in anti-drug operation

The police have seized at least 17 firearms and rifle grenades from Rolando Espinosa's house in the central town of Albuera.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Three volcanoes erupt, several flights disrupted

Sultan Babullah airport in Ternate remained shut down on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

North Korea ballistic missile lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the launch as a "grave threat" to the island country.

Aug 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

Analysts say these new rules might create fresh conflicts if China tries to stop the American military ships from entering its territorial waters.

Aug 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A Colombian anti-narcotics policeman stands guard after burning a cocaine lab in a rural area of Calamar in Guaviare state, Colombia.

A Colombian anti-narcotics policeman stands guard after burning a cocaine lab, which police said belongs to criminal gangs, in a rural area of Calamar in Guaviare state, Colombia.

Aug 3, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Nepal's Maoist chief Prachanda set to become prime minister

The election, due in parliament on Wednesday, became necessary after KP Oli resigned last month

Aug 3, 2016

By Reuters

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

China's overseas strategies deeply concerning, says Japan

Japan says the aggressive actions by China could cause "unintended consequences".

Aug 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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