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Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Duterte resurfaces after rest, says Islamist insurgency has deep roots

Duterte says the presence of fighters from the Middle East had made it a brutal conflict.

Jun 18, 2017

Bodies of missing sailors found in flooded compartments of US destroyer

The Japan media said all seven of the sailors who had been reported missing were found dead.

Jun 18, 2017

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippine troops rescue Vietnamese sailor held by Abu Sayyaf

Vo was seized last November along with five other Vietnamese crew members of a vessel that was boarded by the militants off Sibago island.

Jun 18, 2017

Father's Day 2017: Top 10 songs to share with your dad

On the occasion, IBTimes Singapore has hand-picked up top ten songs to share with your dad on this Father's Day 2017.

Jun 17, 2017

Space farming: China plans to grow potatoes on moon in 2018

The potatoes will be sealed in a small cylinder that is referred to as a mini-ecosystem, along with silkworm larvae.

Jun 17, 2017

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Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore can expect more rainy days in second half of June, says Met Service

The authorities expect wide-spread thundery showers with occasional gusty winds Between the pre-dawn hours and morning on one or two days.

Jun 17, 2017

Singapore: Free early morning MRT rides extended to June 2017

Singapore: Man arrested for leaving unattended bags at Aljunied MRT station

The police said investigations are going on. If convicted, the man might be fined up to S$1,000.

Jun 17, 2017

7 sailors missing after US destroyer, Philippine vessel collide off Japan; 3 injured

The collision between the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald and the ACX Crystal took place southwest of Yokosuka, Japan at about 2.30 am on Saturday.

Jun 17, 2017

Japan PM Abe under fire over dealings claims in Kake scandal

This comes a few months after the conservative premier was forced to deny connections to a controversial director of a school.

Jun 16, 2017

French Fries can double the risk of premature death: Study

The researchers monitored the food habits of 4,440 participants aged between 45 and 79 years over a period of eight years through a food frequency questionnaire.

Jun 16, 2017

China launches its first X-Ray space telescope to study black holes and pulsars

China launches first X-Ray space telescope to study black holes and pulsars

China has scheduled a launch of the core module of its manned space station in 2019, which will get into operation by 2022.

Jun 16, 2017

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Malaysia arrests 4 suspected ISIS militants in Perak and Sabah

The Inspector-General of Police says the police are still looking for other suspects connected to the ISIS.

Jun 16, 2017

Deadly explosion rocks Chinese kindergarten and kills at least 8

Deadly explosion at Chinese kindergarten kills at least 8; dozens injured

The Chinese authorities have started an investigation of the blast that left victims bleeding and weeping on the ground.

Jun 16, 2017

Singapore: Registrations for Primary 1 starts from June 29; Check details here

The complete list of primary schools and vacancies available will be available on the official P1 registration website.

Jun 15, 2017

Australian journalist shot in neck in Philippines' Marawi City

The government's crisis management committee spokesman, Zia Alonto Adiong says Harvey was taken to the nearby city of Iligan for medical treatment.

Jun 15, 2017

Civil servants in Singapore to get 0.5-month mid-year bonus

The lower-wage civil servants will receive a built-in wage increase of up to S$20 in their monthly salary, over and above their annual increment in 2017.

Jun 15, 2017

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

Philippines: Hundreds have been killed in besieged Marawi city, says politician

The military says 290 people have died in over three weeks of fighting, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers and 26 civilians.

Jun 15, 2017

Heavy rainfall, landslides kill at least 156 in Bangladesh and India

These latest casualties come weeks after Cyclone Mora killed at least seven people and damaged tens of thousands of homes.

Jun 15, 2017

Huge fire engulfs 27-storey London tower block, people injured

London fire: 17 dead, more than 50 injured as massive flames engulf 24-storey Grenfell Tower

The operations are currently underway at the 24-storey tower, with fire still burning on some floors.

Jun 14, 2017

Indonesia seizes more than 208,000 lobster eggs smuggled to Singapore

The authorities say the state could have had a loss of US$2.4 million if the smuggling attempt had been successful.

Jun 12, 2017

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