Asia Pacific

Two Singaporean students receive top Commonwealth Essay prizes at Buckingham Palace

Who are Gauri Kumar and Tan Wan Gee, Singapore students who won C'wealth honours?

The Duchess of Cornwall awarded the certificates to both the winners on behalf of Queen Elizabeth.

Oct 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Three South Koreans found shot dead in Philippines amid string of killings

Singapore: Man recounts friend's murder act, says culprit 'smelled of blood'

The police found the victim's decomposed body with severe head injuries in Lim Chu Kang.

Oct 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

Malaysia: Fire destroys ambulance days after Johor hospital blaze

The incident happened on Wednesday at around 8.59pm and the blaze destroyed 80 per cent of the vehicle.

Oct 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Woman arrested in connection with serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Authorities requests the public to avoid paying rental deposits or rent to a salesperson.

Oct 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Japan: Prince Mikasa, oldest imperial family member, dies at 100

Prince Mikasa, Japan's oldest royal, dies at 100

Prince Mikasa was the fifth in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne and his death left the Imperial family with only four males heirs.

Oct 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

4 Singaporeans arrested with crystal meth in massive drug raid in Philippines

The passports and tourist visas of the detainees have been confiscated by the police.

Oct 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

South China Sea: China warns ships to stay away as it holds drills near Paracel Islands

China's maritime safety administration orders other ships to stay away from the region.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Innocent people and children killed in Philippines drug war are 'collateral damage', says Duterte

Philippines' Duterte says he wants US troops out in two years

The US has around 50,000 troops in the Philippines as a counterbalance against Chinese influence in the region.

Oct 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Second fire reported at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru, no immediate casualties

Another fire breaks out at Johor hospital a day after blaze killed six

The fire is said to be a small fire and the situation is now under control.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Descendants of the Sun: 10 unforgettable dialogues from Song Joong Ki starrer

'Descendants of the Sun' broke all the viewership records and won millions of fans across the globe.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Song Joong ki

Blast kills at least 14, injures 147 in northwestern China

14 killed, nearly 150 injured in blast in China's coal-mining Shaanxi province

Authorities launch a province-wide investigation into the production and storage of explosives.

Oct 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean molester sentenced to two years of jail

Indonesia sentences elderly Australian to 15-yrs in jail for series of child sex offences in Bali

Robert Andrew Fiddes Ellis (70) has been accused of molesting at least 11 minor girls over a period of two years.

Oct 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

SHOCKING: Singapore man charged for killing five-year-old son in gruesome manner

The victim had three siblings who are now kept in alternative care by Child Protective Service

Oct 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

Australia: Family ride accident kills four in Queensland's Dreamworld

Accident happened on the Thunder River Rapids at Dreamworld park.

Oct 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: ICU patients among six dead in Johor Baru hospital fire

Among the dead were four females, all of whom were believed to be patients.

Oct 25, 2016

By Jacob J

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