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Two earthquakes hit Indonesian province of Aceh, causes injuries and damage

Two earthquakes hit Indonesian province of Aceh back-to-back

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quakes at magnitude 5.1 and 5.6.

Feb 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WATCH: Huge monitor lizard swimming at Jurong East Swimming Complex

Fortunately, the swimming complex was closed for its weekly pool maintenance and no one was hurt.

Feb 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Burger King Israel offered Adults Meal for Valentine's Day

Burger King Israel offered meals with 'adult toy' for Valentine's Day

The meals come fully-equipped with two Whoppers, two French fries, two beers and an "adult toy."

Feb 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5 dead, another 5 injured by knife-wielding attackers in China's Xinjiang

China: 5 dead in Xinjiang knife attack as Uiguhur-Han Chinese strife festers

The authorities say the society is stable and the investigations are going on.

Feb 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore LTA to deploy taffic marshals, extra signs on Tuas Viaduct's opening day

The decision was taken so that the traffic marshals can navigate commuters to their destinations.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

HDB offers 4,056 flats in Punggol, Clementi and Tampines; price and other details

The flats are launched as a part of February's BTO exercise.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Valentine's Day 2017: Top 15 anti-love quotes to celebrate singlehood this year

Are you single on this Valentine's Day and wondering what to do? Check this out

IBTimes Singapore has compiled some of the funny twitter posts and memes for all the singles out there.

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore reports 36% rise in number of Chinese tourists in 2016

According to the study, visitor arrivals grew 7.7 per cent with16.4 million people visiting the country.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

German hostage Juerguen Kantner will be executed on Feb 26, threatens Abu Sayyaf

Juerguen Kantner was kidnapped and his wife Sabine Merz was killed by Abu Sayyaf last year.

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nigerian run online 'love-scam' busted; Singapore, Malaysia make cross-border arrests

The authorities say a number of victims from Singapore and Malaysia have lost approximately RM21.6 million (S$6.9 million).

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Wheelchair-bound elderly woman found dead in flat with throat slit

The 77-year-old woman, identified as Madam Tay Quee Lang had her throat slashed with a knife.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Youth group in Malaysia stops women from using emoticons

Malaysia Muslim group Pembina says Valentine's Day will lead to illicit sex, bans emoticons

The group also warns the women to dress properly and not to use too much of fragrance.

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan bus crash updates: 32 killed, toll may rise: What we know so far

According to the city authority, the deceased are in the age group between early 20s and late 60s.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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Sri Lanka grapples with army desertions; Over 500 arrested, tens of thousands pursued

The military is pursuing about 43,000 deserters who mostly leave armed forces to join construction and transport industries.

Feb 14, 2017

By Ankit Agarwal

Malaysia: Stolen radioactive material Iridium 192 sold retail at scrap metal shop

Category-2 radioactive substance can kill people in close proximity within hours if leaked.

Feb 13, 2017

By Ankit Agarwal

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