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Car bomb targeting military kills 28 in Turkey

Central Java: Two dead as cigarette spark triggers fuel truck explosion

After initial investigations, it was revealed that the explosion was triggered by a spark from a lit cigarette.

Nov 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan PM Abe planning to meet Trump in New York next week

Focus on Shinzo Abe, Donald Trump meeting after 'nuclear arming' and free trade shocker

Japanese foreign ministry says Abe spoke to Trump about various points in bilateral relationship.

Nov 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

'Donald Trump of East', Duterte finds a doppelganger in new US president, says he's relieved

Duterte, however, did not comment the new US government impacts on the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Nov 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Us election results

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amidst mixed reactions

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amid mixed reactions

Singapore government repeats it will continue to work with any administration, whether it is Republican or Democrat.

Nov 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Hong Kong in chaos as thousands of anti-China protestors clash with police (PHOTOS)

People protest after China bars two elected Hong Kong pro-independence politicians from taking office.

Nov 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Telcos will no longer provide 2G mobile services from April 2017

Authorities say the step will ensure that mobile users migrate on time before the closure of 2G networks.

Nov 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SIA flight to Istanbul turns back to Singapore after suicide attacks at Turkey airport

SIA delays launch of new Singapore-Jakarta-Sydney thrice weekly flights

SIA authorities say the airlines will contact the affected customers and try to put them on other flights.

Nov 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia to raise marriage age of girls to 18, scrap Islamic courts' power to grant exemption

Rights activists say Islamic courts' waiver is misused by rapists who marry underage girls.

Nov 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Fukuoka sinkhole: Airport blackout, mass evacuation, power cuts and a gas leak alert

Fukuoka airport also experienced temporarily blackouts due to this mishap.

Nov 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Delhi pollution: Shocking images of India's capital city covered in smog

An alarming rise in the smog level has left the capital city of India, Delhi, reeling under severe pollution threat.

Nov 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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

Bali Interpol meeting: Hardliners look for anti-Israel stage; govt warns of Isis threat

Police have been instructed to anticipate terror threats from ISIS-related groups, security officials say.

Nov 7, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Tigerair flight from Hong Kong to Singapore diverted after bird strike

The airplane returned to Hong Kong airport for necessary repairs, said an airline spokesperson

Nov 7, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Hong Kong fumes as protesters take to streets demanding freedom from Beijing's interference [Photos]

People protest against Beijing's interference in local politics and the rule of law.

Nov 7, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Japan protests after Chinese ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe orders officials to beef up its team who were in charge of monitoring Chinese ships.

Nov 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

2m-long crocodile caught 'loitering' outside shopping mall in Malaysia

JPAM successfully captures crocodile found loitering in front of shopping mall

Authorities say the crocodile has been surrendered to wildlife officials.

Nov 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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