Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hawaiian Airlines plane in emergency landing at Tokyo, one runway closed

Hawaiian Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Japan

There was no report of any injury and all the 248 passengers and crew members on board the flight were safe.

Jul 28, 2016

US Navy to continue navigation operations in South China Sea despite Beijing's objections

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had a "constructive meeting" with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Regional Forum.

Jul 27, 2016

Karachi attack: Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for Karachi military killings

Ehsan Ullah Ehsan, the spokesman for the group, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar says both the officers were on the "target list" of the Pakistani Taliban faction.

Jul 27, 2016

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases for the 5th week, more than 9,900 cases reported this year

The National Environment Agency has alerted the public to expect an increase in the number of dengue cases in the coming months.

Jul 27, 2016

Indonesia decides to stop sending new live-in maids abroad from next year

Indonesia President Joko Widodo to appoint a new cabinet, energy minister to be replaced

Analysts say Jokowi seeks to build up support from other parties which were interested to join the association.

Jul 27, 2016

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

AirAsia says the company is not conducting any survey and this scam is capitalising on its brand without any sort of authorization.

Jul 27, 2016

Kabali's Malaysian fans furious after being shown a different climax

LPF chairman Abdul Halim says alteration has been ordered to ensure the people continue respecting the law.

Jul 25, 2016

Florida nightclub shooting: Two dead and 17 wounded in Fort Myers

Florida nightclub shooting: Two dead, 17 wounded in Fort Myers

Some of the victims of the night club attack are as young as 13.

Jul 25, 2016

China calls for tension over South China Sea to be toned down

China calls for resolving tensions over South China Sea

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) members supports China's views to resolve the conflicts bilaterally.

Jul 25, 2016

Raffles Medical Group Q1 profit rises 3.7%; revenue up 23%

Singapore: Raffles Medical Group records 4.5% growth in Q2

Raffles Medical says the revenue from all the divisions contributed positively to the growth.

Jul 25, 2016

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

The suspect will be charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 in Court for cheating.

Jul 25, 2016

Pokemon Go: Singapore government to monitor impact of the game on society

Yaacob Ibrahim, the Minister for Communications and Information says the government they will study the game very carefully.

Jul 25, 2016

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

Johor boat tragedy: 14 Indonesians killed, 12 remain missing

The authorities say the incident occurred when the passengers were trying to sneak out of Malaysia.

Jul 24, 2016

Thailand: Police charge eight-year-olds with obstruction in the referendum process

Thai police charge eight-year-old girls with obstruction in the referendum process

The girls were charged of destroying public property by tearing down the lists which were posted outside a school.

Jul 24, 2016

Kabul attack: ISIS claims responsibility for twin explosions killing 80 people

The IS-linked Amaq news agency carried an ISIS statement, calling it an attack on Shi'ites.

Jul 24, 2016

Samsung chairman Lee Kun Hee caught up in sex scandal

The Korean news outlet, NewsTapa reported each woman was paid around 5 million won (S$5,979) by Lee.

Jul 23, 2016

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Heavy rainfall and flood in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated

The central bank of China issued a statement on Friday declaring it would provide financial support for flooded areas.

Jul 23, 2016

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Detainees are suspected of taking orders from Muhammad Wanndy Mohamed Jedi to launch attacks.

Jul 23, 2016

Kabali draws huge crowds in Singapore; fans celebrate Rajinikanth's return to silverscreen

Both Rex Cinemas and Cathay Cinemas have priced Kabali per show tickets at $18.

Jul 23, 2016

Australia: Body unnoticed in Hungry Jack's outlet for days

Australia: Corpse lay undiscovered in Hungry Jack's outlet for days

The body was discovered on Monday in a locked cubicle at the Hungry Jack's outlet in a suburb of Perth.

Jul 23, 2016

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