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South China Sea: US challenges China's sovereignty, starts patrolling in disputed waters

The US navy says the force began routine operations in the South China Sea and it pre-notified.

Feb 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man receives 10 years' jail for cheating 182 victims of $6m in Volks Auto scam

The Volks Auto scam trio took thousands of money from customers but "no effort was made to fulfill the orders".

Feb 19, 2017

By Ankit Agarwal

E-bike accident kills 2 men along West Coast Highway, one injured

Malaysia: 8 teenage cyclists dead, several injured in car accident

The driver says the teenagers were in the middle of the road that was quite dark in the early hours.

Feb 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Heavy rainfall batters Gaza, homes destroyed in severe flooding [PHOTOS]

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of the photos of the areas worst affected by the floods.

Feb 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean agents kill Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia

Malaysia arrests fourth suspect in Kim Jong Nam murder probe

The police are still hunting for three more men for the investigation into Jong Nam's murder.

Feb 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Two Pakistani men faces capital punishment in Singapore for murder charges

2 Pakistani men face capital punishment in Singapore for murder charges

In Singapore, murder convictions are punishable by death and carried out by hanging.

Feb 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Philippines: President Duterte says will resign if senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Trillanes releases 'proof' that president and his family failed to declare multiple deposits.

Feb 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Toddler eats own faeces, children fed rotten fruits at Singapore childcare centre

Singapore childcare centre under scanner after pictures of tortured children surface

The childcare centre is believed to be Sam's Early Learning Centre at Jalan Mutiara.

Feb 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PSLE results to be released on November 24

Singapore: MOE to release A-Level results on Feb 24

The authorities say the private candidates will be notified about their individual results by post.

Feb 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistan: IS attack on Sufi shrine in Sindh kills at least 72

The bomber blew himself up among devotees in the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.

Feb 17, 2017

By Boby Michael

SHOCKING: Indonesian orangutan brutally killed and eaten, 10 arrested for slaughtering

SHOCKING: Indonesian orangutan brutally killed and eaten, police arrest 10

The police chief says orangutan bones and dried meat were found in a cupboard at a plantation workers' camp in Borneo.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tembusu tree crashes at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Singapore: NParks assures inspection of trees is in line with global standards

The authorities say that proper measures are taken to improve the general health of trees in Singapore.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Prayut Chan-O-Cha orders raid on Wat Dhammakaya temple, 4,000 officers deployed

The raid has been ordered to arrested the temple's spiritual leader Phra Dhammachayo.

Feb 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Fire in China foot massage parlour kills at least 18

Singapore: Shophouse fire near Mustafa Centre injures one

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

36-year-old man dies unnatural death in Sembawang

Singapore: Jogger found dead near Tampines junction, police order probe

The police say the motionless man was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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