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Italy earthquake: More tremors expected as Apennine fault system sets off domino effect

Italy to vote in general elections after divisive campaign

The anti-establishment Five Star Movement, ruling Democratic Party and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's right-wing coalition have all predicted victory.

Mar 4, 2018

By IANS

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with the ASEAN Heads of State/Governments and ASEAN Secretary Genera

EU, ASEAN to strengthen trade, investment ties

The European Commissioner for Trade will also meet in Singapore with European entrepreneurs working in the region.

Mar 2, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: More SAF troops to be deployed to Iraq in 2018

Since 2014, Singapore's army SAF is providing intelligence fusion officers, KC-135R tanker aircraft, imagery analysts, SAF liaison officers and medical teams to Iraq.

Mar 2, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Japan has no right to claim sex slave issue settled, says Moon

Moon's remarks came amid Tokyo's repeated calls for him and his administration to honour the 2015 agreement made with South Korea's ousted administration.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army

N.Korea accuses Japan of plotting suppression of resident Koreans

North Korea media also accused Japanese authorities of discrimination against pro-Pyongyang resident Korean schools.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary

North Korea helping Syrian chemical war: Report

The media reports said that the materials include acid-resistant tiles, valves and pipes.

Feb 28, 2018

By IANS

How Mohammed bin Salman is revolutionizing Saudi Arabia

Power Shift in Saudi Arabia forces King to sack military chiefs

Saudi King Salman also replaced the heads of the ground forces and air defences indicating a decisive move toward 'Power Shift' in the Arabian Kingdom.

Feb 27, 2018

By IANS

People walk past a damaged site after an airstrike in the besieged rebel-held town of Douma, eastern Ghouta in Damascus, Syria

New attacks in Syria's Eastern Ghouta after UNSC resolution

The attacks involved the use of heavy arms and were the first to take place in al-Shifonia since February 18, when the government forces started their campaign.

Feb 25, 2018

By IANS

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, left, with his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric

Maldives: President Yameen did reject UN mediation for now, says Guterres' spokesman

Guterres's Spokesperson Stephane Dujrric said that the conversation between the two leaders took place on February 16.

Feb 23, 2018

By IANS

Actor Kamal Haasan meets Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam

Kamal Haasan embarks formally on his political journey

Kamal met the former President's elder brother and other family members at the residence in Rameswaram, around 600 km from here. "Greatness can come from simple beginnings.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

India supports move seeking ICJ's ruling on use of force without UNSC nod

The UN Charter requires Security Council approval for the use of force when it is not an exercise of the right to self-defense though many powers have violated it in the past

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Indonesia offers 3 industrial zones to Singapore for country's development

Indonesian Minister of Industry, Airlangga Hartarto met with Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and discussed to cooperate in various sectors.

Feb 19, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore starts new facility to detect biological, nuclear substances at ports

Shanmugam says mental health cannot be blamed for mass shootings

Shanmugam's statement comes days after a 19-year-old shooter Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people at a Florida high school in the deadliest mass shooting at a US high school.

Feb 19, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Islamic State launch simultaneous twin attacks on Iran capital

Don't test us: Netanyahu threatens to act against Iran

Netanyahu accused Iran of "falsely denying that it sent a drone into Israeli territory" which was shot down on February 10.

Feb 18, 2018

By IANS

Former Playboy model claims having affair with US President Donald Trump

Trump had been married to Slovenian model Melania Knauss, the future first lady, for less than two years and their son, Barron, was a few months old.

Feb 17, 2018

By Staff Reporter

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