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Singapore President Tony Tan pays respects to Thailand's late King Bhumibol

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej breathed his last on 13 October.

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

At least 3 killed in India-Pakistan cross-border firing

Shelling at India-Pakistan border in Kashmir kills 3 including Indian soldier

Indian military says the shelling occurred in the Pura, Pargwal and Kanachak sectors.

Oct 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Wanchai Murder: British banker pleads not guilty to killing migrant domestic workers

Rurik Jutting was accused of killing two Indonesian women, Sumarti Ningsih (23) and Seneng Mujiasih (29) in Hong Kong

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia will not legalise online gambling; warns against registering in Singapore

Police probing boot camp incident in which school girls were made to wade through pit with a snake.

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Senior US diplomat in Manila seeking clarifications over 'separation' threat

Officials will also discuss the overall bilateral relations between the two allies.

Oct 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

AirAsia alerts public on online scam claiming to give free flight tickets

AirAsia offers up to 50% discount on flights: Check details

The passengers travelling long-haul can avail the discounts while purchasing the award-winning Premium Flatbed products of AirAsia X.

Oct 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Black magic ritual kills 3 infants in Myanmar

Police say the "exorcist" has been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm and hiding a dead body.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hong Kong to host annual culinary festival, food and drinks from 26 countries main attraction

The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2016 will host more than 410 wine and food stalls brought from more than 26 countries.

Oct 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

1 dead, 3 injured by two explosions in Japan park

Japan: Explosion kills 1, injures 3 injured at Utsunomiya park

Authorities say the cause of the explosions was not immediately clear.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rangoli display sets new record in Singapore amid Deepavali preparations

This new record is the 14th created by local visual artist, Vijaya Mohan in the Singapore Book of Records.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Couple found dead at condominium in Novena

Singapore: Couple dies unnatural death at condominium in Novena

The police are investigating the cause of the two deaths.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Afghan Taliban envoys in Pakistan to discuss possible peace talks - Report

The visit comes days after Taliban sources said they had held informal meetings with Afghan and US officials in Qatar

Oct 23, 2016

By Reuters

J Jayalalithaa health update: Tamil Nadu CM is "progressing well", says governor

Jayalalithaa was hospitalised on 22 September after she complained of fever and dehydration.

Oct 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladesh: Islamist leader behind Dhaka cafe attack jumps off building, dies

The Rapid Action Battalion identifies the deceased terrorist as Abdur Rahman alias Sheikh Abu Ibrahim al Hanif.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

'Recovering Champions' in Philippines, the other side of Duterte's murderous war on drugs

The Philippines government plans for a new 'mega' rehabilitation centre to accommodate nearly 10,000 patients.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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