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China defends Pakistan against Trump's barb

A day after US President Donald Trump blasted Pakistan for squandering billions of American aid meant to flush out terrorism and pledged to give it no more money, Beijing on Tuesday defended Islamabad on expected lines.

Jan 4, 2018

By IANS

Singapore Car Accident Representational Image

Singaporean man severely injured in Taiwan accident: Gets thrown out of cab, ruptures liver

Wang's family had immediately informed an ambulance and he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Kuang Tien General Hospital.

Jan 4, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Woman killed in road accident on Dorset Road

A Trans-Can taxi hit a 56-year-old woman in Singapore, leading to her death, on Thursday, January 4.

Jan 4, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Why China is pledging the Philippines US$7.3 billion?

As Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte kept on realigning to Asia superpower China, the Philippines is continuing to get trade, business and financial assistance from it.

Jan 4, 2018

By Noel Tarrazona

A man walks past a Singapore Airlines signage at Changi Airport in Singapore

Singapore Airlines cancels plans to charge credit card fees

Earlier SIA said they would charge 1.3 percent service fee from January 20 based on the total amount of the booking for flights departing from Singapore.

Jan 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Lorry accident at Tuas Checkpoint kills 1, injures 2

Port Dickson accident UPDATE: Lorry driver lost control resulting into crash; 4 Singaporeans killed

This latest incident is the fifth reported deadly traffic accident involving Singaporeans in December 2017 that took place overseas.

Jan 3, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ancient stone tools dating back to 15,000 years discovered near Mumbai beach

Scientists believe that the minute flint stone tools, which have been found in Mumbai, will surely help to determine the city's existence.

Jan 3, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vegetarian crocodile: It happens only in India!

The marsh crocodile, Babiya, is said to be so tame and non-violent that temple priests take regular baths in the lake where it lives and it never harms them.

Jan 2, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Trump's New Year tweet sends Pakistan scurrying for cover

Pakistan Foreign Office summoned US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale on Monday night and lodged its protest against US President Donald Trump's tweet and said it requires no aid.

Jan 2, 2018

By Nagesh Narayana

Philippines government conducts mass burials as deadly Marawi siege continues

Militants launch deadly attack on New Year in Southern Philippines

A Filipino police officer was killed and seven other security forces were heavily injured in two separate bomb attacks in less than 24 hours.

Jan 1, 2018

By Noel Tarrazona

Singaporean man dies in motorcycle accident in Thailand, woman injured

A 27-year-old Singaporean man died in motorcycle accident in Thailand's southern Phatthalung province, while a 22-year-old Singaporean woman, who was accompanying him, was injured.

Jan 1, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Otter attacks French family at Gardens by the Bay, leaves daughter with bloody leg

Gardens by the Bay authority set some strict rules for the visitors, by placing caution board to avoid contacts with the otters.

Dec 31, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Philippines: Rebels make daring move, abduct town's deputy police chief

Communist rebels have begun to make their presence felt again when they stormed Roxas town in North Cotabato province and abducted the town's deputy police chief.

Dec 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Rare intersex shark with male and female genitals discovered off Taiwan coast [VIDEO]

The 50-centimetre-lond Pacific spadenose shark, which weighed 0.4 kg, was caught in a fishing trawl off the coast of southern Taiwan an is the first of its kind.

Dec 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 3 men injured after car overturns in accident in Tanah Merah Coast Road

The three wounded men, who are in their 20s, were conscious when taken to Changi General Hospital in Singapore for treatment.

Dec 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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