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Songkran water festival 2017: Thailand celebrates unique new year festival with much joy

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore brings you a glimpse of the Songkran water festival in Thailand.

Apr 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Happy Vishu 2017: Singapore celebrates the festival with Vishu Kani and Sadhya

IBTimes Singapore has compiled some of the best wishes you can share with families and friends.

Apr 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

At least 11 killed in two Indonesian boat accidents, 5 still missing

The authorities say that due to poor safety standards boat accidents are quite frequent in the country.

Apr 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan becomes first Asian country to ban dog and cat meat

The bill has increased the penalty for killing or abusing animals, hiking the jail term to a minimum of two years and a strict fine of Tw$2 million.

Apr 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jallianwala Bagh massacre 98th anniversary: Indians continue protests, demand apology from Britain

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was one of the saddest events that happened during the British rule in India.

Apr 13, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Philippines' President Duterte cancels visit to disputed South China Sea island after China's warning

Duterte says Beijing warned him that "there will likely be trouble" if every head of state of contending parties go to the disputed islands and plant flags.

Apr 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mount Sinabung volcano in fresh eruptions in Indonesia

Authorities say clouds of smoke from the molten lava covered the sky above a school in North Sumatra province.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Easter Sunday 2017: Top 10 quotes and messages to share with loved ones

To make this Easter Sunday 2017 more memorable, IBTimes Singapore brings you the best collection of Easter Day quotes.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Palm Sunday 2017: Christians across the globe celebrate the beginning of Holy Week [PHOTOS]

IBTimes Singapore brings you a series of images showing the celebration of Palm Sunday around the world.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Japan plans joint drills with US navy in show of force against North Korea

A US naval strike force that was led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson left Singapore for the peninsula last Saturday.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: NEA confirms 2 new Zika cases at Poh Huat Terrace, Terrasse Lane

The agency says that it was notified about the cluster on Tuesday and it has already started its operations to kill mosquitoes in the area.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.5 magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's tourist island of Bali

Powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 jolts southern Philippines, houses and roads damaged

Initially, the quake was reported as magnitude 5.6 and centered near Kalilangan, Bukidnon by Phivolcs, but it was revised up a few minutes later.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: Train service delayed on East-West Line for second consecutive day due to fault

The fault was cleared at 8:08am and free bus service was withdrawn, said SMRT.

Apr 11, 2017

By Bihu Ray

US Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula

North Korea threatens US over Navy move, says it is ready for war

Donald Trump ordered the US Navy strike group, Carl Vinson, to head towards the Korean peninsula on Tuesday in a show of force against the North's missile threats.

Apr 11, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Massive 7.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert cancelled

6.1 magnitude quake strikes off south-east Philippines, no immediate reports of damage

This comes after a series of earthquakes that rocked the main island of Luzon on Saturday.

Apr 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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