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Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Indonesian navy detains 10 Singaporeans for fishing illegally off Bintan island

The 10 Singaporean failed to show their password when they were arrested.

Nov 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Ahok says family is ready if imprisoned amidst rising tension in Jakarta

Thousands of Muslims took part in the rally protesting against the governor's alleged blasphemies and demanded his arrest.

Nov 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

South Korea: Park Geun-hye names new prime minister

Seoul: President Park Geun-hye faces heat as protesters demand resignation

However, Park apologised twice and pledged to cooperate with prosecutors in an investigation.

Nov 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore River Festival 2016: Things to experience this weekend

This year the festival theme is River Connections and it has a range of exciting performances for its visitors.

Nov 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Purple Parade: Over 10, 000 mark the day for people with special needs

People with special needs have role to play in Singapore's growth.

Nov 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Stunning visuals from China Airshow 2016 as metal birds loop, hoop and pirouette

Aerobatic performance from Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force was a highlight of the show.

Nov 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Biggest supermoon in almost 70 years to be seen from Singapore on Nov 14

November supermoon: How to watch in Singapore biggest moon in 70 years on Nov 14

In Singapore, the moon will rise in the east at 6.46 pm on Nov 14 and set in the west at 7.18 am the next day.

Nov 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nasa

Pokemon Cafe returns in Singapore on Nov 24

Pokemon Cafe back in Singapore on Nov 24; What are new menu items?

Original Pokemon merchandise will be available for the fans at the café.

Nov 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Shocking images capture scenes of violence and arson at Jakarta anti-Ahok rally

An elderly man died possibly from the effects of tear gas, said Jakarta police.

Nov 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore court jails Indian man for slashing estranged wife's throat

The accused blames the victim in mitigation saying that they separated after she had an affair.

Nov 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore Airlines temporarily shuts down Jakarta ticketing office

Jakarta violence: Singapore Airlines shuts down ticketing office in city

Authorities requests the customers to visit the company's official website in case of urgent servicing matters.

Nov 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Violence, chaos mark anti-Ahok Islamist rally in Jakarta; Jokowi urges calm

Gangs of jihadists torched police cars and attacked officers late on Friday night.

Nov 5, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Heartwarming images of Iraqi people escaping from Islamic State-controlled village of Abu Jarboa

Heartwarming images of hope from Iraqi villages as Isis control wears off

Islamic State militants killed a couple three days earlier as they were seeking freedom from their rule.

Nov 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Meet Deshun Wang: 10 lesser known facts about world's hottest grandfather

Deshun Wang was born and brought up in Shenyand, China in 1936.

Nov 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: Babysitter arrested for killing four-month-old girl

The baby was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar.

Nov 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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