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Amos Yee glorifies pedophiles in latest Youtube video

Controversial Singaporean blogger Amos Yee has sensationally claimed that pedophilic activities are alright with mutual consent

Nov 20, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Why Duterte called on China to open telco in the Philippines?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has again announced to the public that he wanted a China-based telecommunication company to open up in the Philippines with more than 50 million subscribers as a potential market.

Nov 20, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

5 key highlights from PM Lee's speech at People's Action Party convention

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed his People's Action Party's 2017 convention on Sunday.

Nov 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore's DBS among banks in bid to buy Barclays' Asian wealth unit

DBS Bank, OCBC, UOB to use NETS QR code for cashless payments

Seven banks in Singapore, including DBS Bank, OCBC and United Overseas Bank will be offering cashless payments in Singapore via NETS' QR code platform by mid-2018.

Nov 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

'Padmavati' release scheduled on Dec. 1 postponed now amid massive outcry

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical drama "Padmavati" has been "voluntarily" deferred from its scheduled date of December 1.

Nov 19, 2017

By IANS

One year journey that changed Manushi Chillar's career from medico to Miss World 2017

In less than one year, she won the 'Miss Campus Princess' title in the medical college in December last year. She went on to pick the 'Miss Haryana' title in April this year followed by the coveted Femina Miss India title in June.

Nov 19, 2017

By IANS

Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore: 2017 PSLE results to be released on Nov 24

The ministry says that the students may obtain their results slips from their respective primary schools from 11 am onwards.

Nov 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

NASA man rejects Nibiru as hoax but assesses possible damage

David Morrison, an astronomer at NASA Ames Research Center has revealed the possible repercussions Earth will face if ever Nibiru makes its deadly hit

Nov 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

F-15 chases unidentified aircraft over Oregon skies to find it disappear mysteriously

Even though an F-15C was sent to investigate about the aircraft, nothing was found which added up the mystery surrounding the unidentified flight

Nov 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

UNSC fails to adopt resolution on Syria chemical attacks probe

The resolution on Thursday received 11 votes in favour and two against, with two abstentions.

Nov 17, 2017

By IANS

AirAsia alerts public on online scam claiming to give free flight tickets

AirAsia chief praises Changi Airport, calls T4 a "model airport of the future"

AirAsia Chief Tony Fernandes showered praises on Singapore's Changi Airport, calling new Terminal 4 (T4) as the "model airport of the future" for budget carriers.

Nov 17, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

e-payment system for public transport in singapore

No trains between Gul Circle and Tuas Link stations until Monday

SMRT Corp said train service on the Tuas West Extension between Gul Circle and Tuas Link will resume operations on Monday, allowing authorities to carry out investigations.

Nov 17, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: Investigation into SMRT train collision at Joo Koon points to fault in signaling system software

An investigation is now being conducted into whether the driver could have overridden the signaling software and applied the manual brake.

Nov 16, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

SMRT suspends train service between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations

SMRT Corp on Thursday suspended train services between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations following previous day's collision, which left nearly 29 people injured.

Nov 16, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Hindus, Christians under ISIS radar? Audio-clip in Kerala triggers row

A new Malayalam audio clip allegedly from ISIS is asking Muslims in India to wage a war against Hindus and Christians and is asking them to adopt a Las Vegas-style attack on Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram

Nov 15, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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