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Malaysia seizes big shipment of rhino horns at airport worth S$4.3 million

This recent incident is an indication that Malaysia has become an Asian transit hub for the illicit ivory and rhino horn trade.

Apr 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US President Donald Trump seeks options to eliminate North Korea's nuclear threat

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

Apr 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Police arrest 6 men for selling counterfeit items, 45 fake gold bars seized

The authorities say if anyone is found guilty of cheating, he may be jailed for up to 10 years, and may face a fine as well.

Apr 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Indonesian police kill 6 suspected Islamic militants in gunfight on Java island

The police have arrested one member of the Islamic militant group alive.

Apr 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 48 flights cancelled after runway incident at Sibu Airport, more than 3,000 passengers stranded

Malaysia: 48 flights cancelled after skidding accident at Sibu Airport, around 3,000 passengers stranded

The airport has been closed for the day for investigation initiated by the Department of Civil Aviation.

Apr 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Rabaul in Papua New Guinea

Three powerful earthquakes rock Philippines, no tsunami threat

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quakes.

Apr 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand speedboat accident: Two Chinese tourists killed and 20 injured in tour boat collision

Myanmar: At least 20 wedding guests killed after boat sinks in Pathein river, many still missing

Authorities say the boat was believed to be carrying between 60 and 80 people when it sank.

Apr 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Good Friday 2017: Top 10 quotes to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion

IBTimes Singapore has compiled some of the quotes to share with family and friends to commemorate the day.

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Six dead, two missing as floods hit Indian-ruled Kashmir

India: 6 people including 3 soldiers killed in avalanche, hundreds stranded in Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered help to Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti from the Centre.

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Singapore: Two new Zika clusters confirmed at Flower Road, Hendry Close

NEA highlightes that 80 percent of Zika infected people do not develop symptoms, hence it increases the risk of a resurgence of the virus

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

US spots Chinese fighter plane over S. China Sea amidst Trump-Jinping meet

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) says a satellite image that was taken on March 29 of Woody Island in the Paracel island chain showed the J-11 fighter plane.

Apr 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Duterte challenges Beijing, decides to fortify disputed South China Sea island

The Reuters states that Duterte is planning his visit on Thitu's Independence Day in June.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

Hong Kong: Mother along with 10-year-old daughter leaps to death, blames troubled marriage

Initial investigations revealed that the 45-year-old housewife's husband wanted a divorce.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Said Tossi: Iran's celebrated Quran reciter faces assassination threat after rape charges

Singapore: Police arrest man for molesting 14-year-old girl

In Singapore, anyone found guilty of outraging modesty can end up in jail for up to two years.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: ICA seizes duty-unpaid cigarettes worth S$200,870 at Senoko Road

Authorities say the offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded. They can also be jailed for up to six years.

Apr 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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