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Syria: 140 killed in serials bombings in Homs and Damascus

Shaky truce halts Syria's 5-year war; Isis, YPG still at arms

The 'cessation of hostilities' is not a ceasefire but it allows aid agencies to reach people trapped in the conflict and those in dire need of humanitarian aid.

Feb 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Cambodia seeks modern Chinese warships to bolster maritime defence

Cambodia has a vestigial fleet consisting of patrol craft, and it would be in China's interest to help it beef up its maritime operations.

Feb 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Canadian teacher Neil Bantleman and Indonesian teaching assistant Ferdinand Tjiong get 11-year jail term

Neil Bantleman case: Canada, US express shock as Indonesia sends 'sodomy' teacher back to prison

US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake said he was "shocked and disappointed" over the verdict.

Feb 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean hacked to death with cleaver in 'staring incident'

A coffee shop employee, named Khor Tzoong Meng, had been detained from his apartment hours after the murder took place.

Feb 26, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore crime

US proposes 'toughest UN sanctions in 20 years' on North Korea

Pyongyang's supply of aviation fuel including rocket fuel will be blocked under the new sanctions.

Feb 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Australia raises defence spending by $21 bln; submarine fleet a priority

Australia hikes defence spending by $21 bln amid rising China tensions

More money will be spent on buying new equipment such as frigates, armored personnel carriers, strike fighter jets, drones and submarines.

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Australia warns of 'advanced stage' terror threat in Indonesia

'Terrorists may be planning attacks in Indonesia, which could take place anywhere at any time'

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia supreme court overturns foreign teacher's acquittal in sexual abuse case

The men were arrested in July 2014 after parents of a 6-year-old boy at the school alleged that he'd been sodomized.

Feb 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore ranks fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Singapore ranked fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Germany is the top country in the index in 2016, as its citizens can access 177 countries without a visa.

Feb 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

US, China agree on North Korea sanctions resolution

US, China agree on draft UN resolution on North Korea sanctions

The draft resolution lays out stringent punishment for Pyongyang and calls for the blacklisting of a number of individuals and entities.

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Isis making bombs in 'quasi-industrial scale' using components from 20 countries

Isis has 20-country supply chain to make bombs in 'quasi-industrial scale'

Major bomb components like the detonators, detonating cord and safety fuses came from India.

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Beirut's river of garbage swells by the day

A general view shows packed garbage bags in Jdeideh, Beirut, Lebanon February 23, 2016.

Feb 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Indonesia to 'eradicate' prostitution by 2019; red light zones will become parks

Prostitution is illegal in the country but brothels have flourished across the country despite the ban.

Feb 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's crackdown on political dissent tightened in 2015: Amnesty

Amnesty says Malaysia received international criticism for its handling of the Rohingya crisis.

Feb 24, 2016

By Jacob J

'China's bid to military dominance changes operational landscape in the South China Sea'

Chinese Shenyang J-11 and Xian JH-7 warplanes were spotted on Woody Island in the Paracels over the past few days.

Feb 24, 2016

By Jacob J

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