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PM Lee to visit India from 3 October, will meet Narendra Modi

PM Lee embarks on 5-day India trip, will meet Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister's Office says both the Prime Ministers will witness the exchange of three MOUs marking the cooperation in the fields of industrial property and skills development.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants free three Indonesian hostages

Authorities say the handover was done through Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) group.

Oct 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean climber falls into ravine while climbing Mount Kinabalu

Authorities say the man was reported missing while his training for the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.

Oct 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China landslides kill at least 8, still 19 people missing

China landslides: At least 8 dead in Zhejiang province, 19 remain missing

4,000 rescue workers with 180 diggers are still looking for survivors but work is being hindered by persistent rain and poor road conditions.

Oct 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee to visit India; trade, investment ties in focus in meeting with Narendra Modi

The Singapore leader is likely to be accompanied by his wife Ho Ching and a number of delegates

Oct 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

India: Uncertainty prevails over Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's health

J Jayalalithaa health update: Critical care specialist flown in as rumours fly thick and fast

Chennai hospital flies in Dr Richard John Beale, renowned critical care consultant, to monitor Jayalalithaa's health.

Oct 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAD) system

'US, South Korea will pay the price if Thaad is deployed on Korean peninsula'

On Friday, Chinese foreign ministry asked Washington and Seoul to halt the deployment of the missile defence shield

Oct 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Jailed Singapore teen blogger Amos Yes looks for 'free haircuts in prison'

Yee, who was accused of causing social unrest, will also have to pay $1,400 in fines

Oct 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's stock exchange receives bomb threat, building evacuated

Authorities say there was no major incident.

Sep 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte equates himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Duterte says he would like to finish the problem of his country and save the next generation from perdition.

Sep 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

S. Korean coastguard kills 3 Chinese fishermen in confrontation over illegal fishing

Authorities say a Chinese boat burst into flames as the South Korean coastguard tried to apprehend them for illegal fishing.

Sep 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China asks Singapore to "respect" its position on South China Sea ruling

China armed forces warn Japan against joint South China Sea patrols with US

Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman says Japan is constantly trying to stir things up in South China Sea for its own purposes.

Sep 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Thai AirAsia flight delays departure after staff mistake sex toy for bomb

Authorities say a buzzing sex toy in one of the luggages was mistaken for an explosive device.

Sep 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines President Duterte vows to end joint US military drills

Duterte says the scheduled October military exercises would be the last joint drill with the United States.

Sep 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Megi: Rescuers pull 15 out alive from China landslide, 26 still missing

Typhoon Megi: Rescuers pull 15 people out alive from China landslide, 26 still missing

Authorities say the remnants of typhoon Megi caused the landslide to crash into Sucun village.

Sep 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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