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Pence takes message of US resolve against North Korea to Japan

Mike Pence to visit Indonesia's largest mosque in outreach to Muslims on Asia tour

Analysts say Pence's Muslim outreach in Indonesia will likely not be enough to assuage fears that the Trump administration is anti-Islam.

Apr 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China launches manned spacecraft Shenzhou-11 into orbit

China to launch first cargo spacecraft for space lab on April 20

China's first cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1 is to be launched into space between April 20 and 24 to dock with the orbiting experimental space station.

Apr 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Fire breaks out at vehicle scrapyard near Teban Gardens

Singapore Civil Defence Force says investigations are going on to find out the exact cause of the fire.

Apr 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Long live the Thai King: Mourners queue outside Bangkok's Grand Palace to pay tribute

Thailand sets late King Bhumibol's cremation for Oct 26, funeral to take place over five-day period

The confirmation of the cremation date sets a time frame for the coronation of Bhumibol's son, King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Apr 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Dr. Kwa Soon Bee, healthcare pioneer dies aged 86

Singapore's Former Cabinet minister Othman Wok dies at 92

The authorities say that Othman will be buried at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery on Tuesday.

Apr 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Philippines, US to hold military drills amidst cooling relations under Duterte

The 10-day exercises will be the first to be held under Duterte.

Apr 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Changi Aiport, SIA and STB renew partnership to enhance Singapore tourism

The Free Singapore Tour, which provides transfer passengers with a free taste of Singapore's offerings, will also be refreshed as a part of the renewed partnership.

Apr 17, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore police arrest 17 in entertainment outlets raid

The Traffic Police also conducted an enforcement operation against drink driving in the vicinity of Clemenceau Ave.

Apr 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

57 new trains begins service on SMRT's North-South Line: Know about the new features, technology used

SMRT decide to launch this system in 2016 but got delayed due to some pending tests.

Apr 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf leader Sahiron plans to surrender, says he is too old

The US State Department has offered a reward of up to US$1 million (S$1.4 million) for any information leading to Sahiron's arrest.

Apr 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea displays new missiles at parade

North Korean missile fails on test launch day after grand military parade

Officials say there was a high degree of confidence that it was not an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Apr 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

N. Korea displays new missiles at military parade as US carrier group approaches peninsula

This move comes after a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier group steamed towards the region.

Apr 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Yusof Ishak Mosque opens in Woodlands: Know more about its unique architecture, features

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim and other delegates graced the opening ceremony.

Apr 15, 2017

By Bihu Ray

36-year-old man dies unnatural death in Sembawang

Dead body of Chinese man found in Singapore River; police investigating unnatural death

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says the paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Apr 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Counterfeit mobile phones, parts worth S$1.5m seized from syndicate

Singapore: Police seize counterfeit mobile phones, parts worth S$1.5m from syndicate

If convicted of falsely applying a registered trademark to goods, the suspects may be fined up to S$100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.

Apr 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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