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Singapore: 22-year-old man arrested for cheating of money via dating app

Mobile coverage on Circle Line will remain suspended throughout Friday

Authorities say commuters travelling along the Circle Line will experience temporary suspension due to ongoing tests.

Nov 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Five siblings go missing from religious ceremony

Malaysia: 5 siblings, children of widow, disappear mysteriously from religious ceremony

Police have already launched a manhunt and have ordered an investigation into the matter.

Nov 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia LIVE: Anti-Ahok Islamist rally begins in Jakarta; police on high alert

Security has been beefed up and business area and shopping mall are being secured in Jakarta

Nov 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Lorry accident kills 2 workers at Mandai Depot worksite

Lorry runs over and kills 2 Bangladeshis working for Gammon at Mandai Depot

LTA says working with Gammon and Jurong Primewide over compensation for the victims.

Nov 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Newspaper faces forcible shutdown after receiving funds from George Soros

Members led by Datuk Jamal Md Yunus arrived at the media office amid tight security in Jalan Tandang on Thursday.

Nov 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

"Open your eyes, Niloloko ka na" says Trillanes on Duterte's conflicting statements

Senator Trillanes: There's some wrong with Filipinos; they support killer Duterte

'When someone kills, he should be held accountable'

Nov 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Toddler takes toy car on busy road, gets rescued by traffic police

SHOCKING: Toddler takes toy car on busy road, gets no help from honking vehicles passing by [VIDEO]

The undated video was captured by a CCTV at a busy road junction in the city at around 8am.

Nov 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Lim Chu Kang murder: Accused Chia brings up pen drive with sex tape, mystery killer

Chia Kee Chen if found guilty will either face death penalty or life imprisonment.

Nov 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore crime

Black skies of Mosul captured through lens (PHOTOS)

Oil well infernos paint sky in black as battle for Mosul enters last mile

Iraq's special forces entered the outskirts of Mosul on Tuesday, the first time in over two years.

Nov 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta: Islamist mobs face logistical challenge ahead of FPI rally against Ahok, 1 dies in accident

The injured people are being treated in Ciereng city hospital in Subang and Ciuderes city hospital in Majalengka.

Nov 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Pakistan train collision kills at least 16, more than 40 injured

At least 16 killed as trains collide in Pakistan; more than 40 injured

Authorities say rescue teams were working to save people, who were trapped in the wreckage.

Nov 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Thailand: 3 killed in attack on troops as insurgents rack up violence in south

The fierce gun battle started at around 9:30 pm local time and ended just before midnight.

Nov 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Vietnam confirms 23 Zika virus infected cases, includes pregnant woman

Zika alert: Pregnant woman in Vietnam's 23 new confirmed cases

The WHO warns Zika is likely to spread throughout Asia after being detected in 70 countries.

Nov 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

At least 21 dead in speedboat accident off Batam, search teams hunt for dozens missing

Batam ferry accident toll rises to 21; search on for dozens still missing

The police suspect that the overcrowded boat encountered the rough seas and capsized.

Nov 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta tense ahead of jihadist rally against Christian governor Ahok

Several radical Islamist outfits are exhorting their rank and file to unleash violence on Friday.

Nov 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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