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Pokemon Go: The game may help people with psychological disorders, says Malaysian doctor

The Malaysian government doesn't have any objection for Pokemon Go being released in the country.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority says the information regarding the visa application procedures can be found on ICA's official website.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes in Pacific, no tsunami alert

The epicenter of the quake is located 31 miles north of the island of Pagan which is a part of the Northern Mariana Islands volcanic archipelago.

Jul 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee visits US, likely to attend official meeting with Obama and other leaders

PM Lee will be greeted by a formal arrival ceremony at the White House

Jul 30, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Myanmar government launches thin economic policy

Myanmar government launches ineffective economic policy

Myanmar's government released a long-awaited economic policy on Friday

Jul 30, 2016

By Reuters

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Singaporean man arrested for supporting ISIS, radicalising youth

Prior to his detention, Shariff was active on Facebook and made several controversial posts.

Jul 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia executes four drug convicts despite protests

10 more convicts were expected to be killed but they had a last-minute stay of execution.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Bicycle-sharing scheme to be 'public-private partnership', says LTA

The Land Transport Authority announced the bicycle-sharing scheme will be a "public-private partnership".

Jul 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan PM Abe to reshuffle cabinet on August 3, says Suga

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the government would make extreme efforts to beat deflation and revive the economy of Japan.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

At least 50 animals have starved to death in the last six months one of Venezuela's main zoos due to chronic food shortage in the South American nation.At least 50 animals have starved to death in the last six months one of Venezuela's main zoos due to

At least 50 animals have starved to death in one of Venezuela's main zoos due to chronic food shortage in the South American nation

50 animals have starved to death in one of Venezuela's main zoos due to chronic food shortage.

Jul 29, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured in massive car accident on Changi Coast Road

The driver, who was in his 20s was trapped inside the vehicle and later he had to be extricated using hydraulic rescue tools.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Taiwan arrests three foreign suspects over $2 Million ATM cyber theft

South Korea blames North Korea for hacking into online shopping site and stealing data of customers

The Online shopping operator Interpark Corp says the hacker sent emails demanding money in bitcon virtual currency after the cyber attack.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US national among militants killed in Dhaka : Bangladesh police

Shahzad Rouf, a student of Dhaka North South University was one of the nine young men, who were killed in the militant hide-out raid on Tuesday.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

China, Russia to hold joint military drills in South China Sea

China's Defense Ministry say the drills were aimed at strengthening their cooperation and were not aimed at any other country.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Flash floods kill scores in Nepal, India

At least 68 people have been killed in flash floods in Nepal.

Jul 29, 2016

By Reuters

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