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Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: 19-year-old charged over Nissan-Toyota crash near Stadium Road

The police says the 19-year-old could face a jail sentence of up to four years, a maximum fine of S$10,000 or both, if found guilty.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

The authorities say Joselito Milloria, who is described as Abu Sayyaf's pointman in Bohol, was also among those who were killed.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Duterte says he will resign if Philippine senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Duterte warns Islamist militants: 'I'll eat you alive – just give me vinegar and salt'

The 71-year-old president defends his tough stance against criminality and narcotics trade.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea to hold joint drills with USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korea to hold joint drills with America's USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korean Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun says Seoul is holding discussions with the US Navy.

Apr 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 6-year-old boy dies of heatstroke after being left in closed van for 3 hours

The victim Muhammad Iqram Danish was sitting at the back of the van when dozed off during the journey.

Apr 24, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Afghanistan: President Ghani declares national day of mourning following Taliban attack

Ghani condemned the deadly attack and called it "cowardly", and the work of "infidels."

Apr 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan plans joint drills with US in show of force in Korean peninsula

North Korea prepares to sink US aircraft carrier as Japan joins strike group

North Korea is on a quest to develop a long-range missiles that will be capable of hitting the US mainland with a nuclear warhead.

Apr 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Haze from Indonesian fires cost Singapore S$700 million in 2015

Hazy conditions to return briefly in Singapore, no major hotspots detected: NEA

NEA says the air quality is considered to be in the unhealthy range if the 24-hour PSI readings are above 101.

Apr 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

World Earth Day 2017: Images showing gradual disappearance of rain forests

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of photos that shows how the world famous Brazillian rainforests are getting destroyed day by day.

Apr 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5 City Harvest Church leaders surrender, begin jail terms

City Harvest Church's founder Kong Hee along with 4 others begin serving jail terms

Kong had his eight-year sentence reduced to three and a half years' jail on Apr 7 by the High Court.

Apr 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine defence chief visits disputed Spratly island

Lorenzana says the construction work would start "within the next few weeks" for a quay on Thitu island.

Apr 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

Singapore: Police arrest 9 men for rioting following Clarke Quay carpark killing

POlice say three of the suspects have been charged for rioting with a deadly weapon, while three more will be charged for the same offence.

Apr 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine fishermen accuse China of firing on vessel in South China Sea

Philippine fishermen accuse China of firing at vessel in South China Sea

The representatives at the Chinese embassy in Manila could not be reached for comment on Friday.

Apr 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Police arrest 13 for prostitution-related activities at Kaki Bukit forested area

According to reports, the raid had taken place near the Bartley viaduct along Kaki Bukit Avenue 4.

Apr 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 14 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 8 junior colleges to merge in 2019: Check list here

The Ministry of Education says the students in merged schools will get a good spread of enrichment programmes, and the possibility of more subject combinations and CCA options.

Apr 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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