Asia Pacific

Chinese Student Loses S$921 Camera After Asking Stranger to Click her Photo at Singapore's Fort Canning

The police looked through local CCTV footage and discovered that the woman was traveling with a middle-aged guy.

Feb 24, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri in Stable Condition and Fully Conscious After Being Rushed to Hospital

According to his aide, Datuk Seri Ismail had fainted at home about 2:30 am as a result of hypertension.

Feb 23, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore High Court Grants Last-Minute Stay of Execution for Malaysian National Pannir Caught with 51g of Heroine

Pannir was originally set to be killed on Thursday, February 20, after being found guilty by the Singapore High Court in 2017.

Feb 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Teenage Girl Killed by Shark While Swimming at Queensland Beach

Charlize Zmuda, 17, was attacked by the shark while swimming in the waters off Woorim Beach at Bribie Island on Monday, Feb 3.

Feb 4, 2025

By Manthan C.

Japan Sinkhole Rescue: Authorities Ask 1.2 Million Residents to Reduce Water Usage to Help in Mission

On Tuesday, January 28, during the morning rush hour, a hole in Yashio sprang out of nowhere, engulfing the truck.

Jan 31, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian Police Detains Four Men After Two Cars Crash into Mob Outside KL Nightclub; Two Injured

Reports said the victims, who were out partying, and the group of suspects had previously argued, which led to the event.

Jan 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Beauty Influencer Fined in Malaysia over False Claim She Was Kidnapped at a Border Town Mall

Amyra Laila Ho pleaded guilty in front of Magistrate Hidayatul Syuhada Shamsudin after the charge was read out to her.

Jan 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korean Plane with 169 Passengers Onboard Catches Fire at Busan Airport; Seven Injured

The total number of people evacuated included 169 passengers and seven employees and flight attendants.

Jan 29, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese New Year 2025: Messages, Wishes, Greetings To Share On Lunar New Year

Millions worldwide will welcome Year of the Snake on Wednesday (January 29) and say goodbye to Year of the Dragon with traditional dragon dance, lion dance, and other performances.

Jan 28, 2025

By Ilin Mathew

Spanish Woman Killed by Elephant While Bathing the Animal at Popular Sanctuary in Thailand

The 22-year-old woman was attacked by the elephant while she was bathing the animal at the at the Koh Yao Elephant Care centre.

Jan 4, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore stages biggest security drill as Isis terror threat rises across region

Police Coast Guard Intercepted Two Indonesian Fishing Boats in Singapore Waters on Christmas Eve

The officers noticed that two of the five Indonesian fishing boats had strayed farther into Singapore waters, headed northwest towards Tuas View Extension.

Jan 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon

The hardline leader may face life imprisonment or even death sentence if found guilty of insurrection.

Dec 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

2 Singaporean Hikers Rescued After Being Reported Missing on Langkawi Mountain

Wang Cheng Kang and Li Shuen Qi had started their hike at Mount Mat Cincang in Langkawi on Sunday, December 29.

Dec 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China: Teenager Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murdering Classmate in Abandoned Greenhouse

The court said the methods used to carry out the murder was "particularly cruel, and the circumstances were particularly vile".

Dec 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Wong Expresses Grief Jeju Air Plane Crash, Says "Singapore Stands in Solidarity with South Korea"

Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 from Bangkok was carrying 175 passengers and six crew to Muan in South Korea's South Jeolla province, when disaster took place.

Dec 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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