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4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, no tsunami alert issued

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the epicentre of the quake was in Chiba prefecture.

Oct 20, 2016

Super Typhoon Haima causes landfall in northern Philippines; thousands of people evacuated

Super Typhoon Haima makes landfall in Philippines, thousands evacuated

Haima could be as destructive as the catastrophic super typhoon Haiyan that killed more than 7,350 people in 2013.

Oct 20, 2016

Military helicopter crashes in southern Vietnam; 3 dead

Death toll in defence aviation accidents this year touches 14 this year.

Oct 19, 2016

Gunmen kill two military officials in Pakistan's Karachi

Pakistan arrests terror suspects as home-grown Sunni militants swing to Isis

Frontier regions of Pakistan are safe haven for fighters from al-Qaeda, the Taliban an Isis.

Oct 19, 2016

Singapore launchs first trial of driverless buses in Jurong West

Singapore begins trial of driverless buses in Jurong West

Singapore hopes driverless vehicles will encourage residents to use more public transport.

Oct 19, 2016

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

'China may give access to Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal'

China's demand from the Philippines, if any, is not clear yet in exchange for the fishing concession.

Oct 19, 2016

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes north of Indonesia's Java

There were no reports of any immediate casualties and property damage.

Oct 19, 2016

Vietnam: Prime Minister orders military to hunt for missing helicopter

Vietnam PM orders hunt after another military helicopter goes missing

The government says Airbus EC 130 T2 helicopter was carrying an instructor and two trainee pilots when it disappeared.

Oct 18, 2016

Singapore: nuTonomy car collides with lorry, no report of injuries

Singapore: Self-driving NuTonomy car collides with lorry, no reports of injuries

The company says the car was operating with two engineers onboard and travelling slowly.

Oct 18, 2016

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Growing old is one of the biggest worries among 8 in 10 Singaporeans : Survey

Growing old is one of the biggest worries among 8 in every 10 Singaporeans: Survey

The survey shows financial worries of running out of savings are the next in the list.

Oct 18, 2016

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Philippine President Duterte open to military exercise with China, but not with US

Duterte vows not to surrender sovereignty or deviate from the July ruling regarding the South China Sea issue.

Oct 18, 2016

ISIS uses Telegram messaging app to recruit Malaysians

'After FB, WhatsApp and WeChat, Isis uses Telegram to recruit Malaysians'

Authorities say they use these applications to connect with the public before recruiting them and arranging their trips to Syria.

Oct 18, 2016

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The tussle between life and death amid Philippines drug war (PHOTOS)

Ongoing tussle between life and death amid Philippines drug war [PHOTOS]

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte say innocent people and children killed in his drug war are "collateral damage".

Oct 17, 2016

Innocent people and children killed in Philippines drug war are 'collateral damage', says Duterte

Children killed in drug war are collateral damage says Philippines' Duterte

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says police can kill hundreds of civilians without criminal liability.

Oct 17, 2016

At least 14 dead, scores missing in Myanmar ferry sinking

Myanmar ferry sinks: More than 100 feared dead, 32 bodies recovered from Chindwin River

Authorities say a total of 154 people have been rescued but they fear the death toll could reach 100.

Oct 17, 2016

Singapore-flagged vessel detained by Indonesian navy for smuggling goods

Indonesian navy detains Singapore vessel for smuggling goods in Batam waterway

The LCT Emperor was allegedly used for smuggling used television sets, refrigerators and other household items on Sunday.

Oct 17, 2016

At least 21 die in massive floods in central Vietnam; alert issued for typhoon Sarika

The authorities say Typhoon Sarika is expected to hit the Quang Binh province by Wednesday.

Oct 17, 2016

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Duterte says he did not intend to derogate the memory of slain Jews.

Oct 3, 2016

25-year-old man dies after crashing car into divider on East Coast Road

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the man was trapped inside the car and they had to extricate him.

Oct 3, 2016

Seven easy tips to maintain your oral health and flaunt a beautiful smile

7 easy tips to maintain your oral health and flaunt a beautiful smile

Here are some easy ways to prevent problems like bad breath, gum problems or diabetes

Oct 3, 2016

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