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6.1magnitude earthquake strikes the southern Philippines

Two dead as strong quake hits central Philippines; 100 injured

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says that there was no no warning of a tsunami.

Jul 7, 2017

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Singapore: CNB arrests 8 suspects, seizes half a kilo of Ice in operations

CNB says that the investigations into the eight suspects are going on.

Jul 6, 2017

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Rodrigo Duterte vows to eat Abu Sayyaf militants after beheadings of two Vietnamese sailors

The 72-year-old leader ordered a military offensive against the Abu Sayyaf and other militants in the southern Philippines last year.

Jul 6, 2017

Strong typhoon expected to hit on northeast Japan

At least 15 people missing as floods hit southern Japan; 400,000 evacuated

The Japan Meteorological Agency officials have warned of worse situations in next few days.

Jul 6, 2017

At least 12 killed in Bangladesh garment factory fire

10 dead, dozens injured in Bangladesh garment factory blast

The authorities say dozens of labourers were present on site at the facility, when a blast tore through the six-storey building.

Jul 4, 2017

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan elderly home

Typhoon Nanmadol strikes Japan affecting flights; 3 injured

The typhoon has prompted the authorities to issue evacuation warnings on fears of landslides and floods.

Jul 4, 2017

Singapore's National Day 2016: Nearly 4,000 people receive the National Day award this year

Singapore: NDP ticket collection to start from Jul 7

Successful applicants for this year's NDP and the two preview shows may collect their tickets from Jul 7 to Jul 9 and Jul 14 to Jul 16 between 10 am and 9 pm.

Jul 4, 2017

Mount Sinabung volcano in fresh eruptions in Indonesia

8 rescuers killed in Indonesian helicopter crash

The Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency's helicopter was carrying four rescuers and four Navy crew members when it crashed into a cliff.

Jul 4, 2017

North Korea launches missile into waters off Japan ahead of G20 summit

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says this ballistic missile launch can never be tolerated.

Jul 4, 2017

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladesh police arrest three female militants over Dhaka cafe attack

Police says one of the women is the wife of acting JMB chief Ayyub Bacchu who is on the run and allegedly visited the hideout frequently.

Jul 2, 2017

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: ICA seizes 3,100 cartons of contraband cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint

ICA says the total duty and Goods and Services Tax evaded amounted to about S$240,560 and S$17,820, respectively.

Jul 2, 2017

NASA to use supercomputers for identifying asteroid impacts

The results will help first responders and other agencies to identify and make better-informed decisions for how to defend against life-threatening asteroid events.

Jul 2, 2017

Nasa Asteroid

Tokyo casts vote in local polls that could spell trouble for PM

Past Tokyo elections have been bellwethers to national trends.

Jul 2, 2017

US, Philippines hold naval patrol in troubled waters to deter Islamist extremists

There are international fears fighters sympathetic to Islamic State will cross maritime borders between Malaysia and Indonesia to join Muslim rebels.

Jul 2, 2017

Carrie Lam sworn in as Hong Kong's new leader

The 59-year-old leader was widely seen as Beijing's preferred candidate when she was elected in March.

Jul 1, 2017

Japan reveals plans to put man on Moon around 2030

This is the first time the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has revealed its intensions to send an astronaut beyond the International Space Station.

Jul 1, 2017

Nasa

Singapore: Changi Airport wins 'World's Best Airport' award for 5th year in a row

Singapore: Changi Airport's Terminal 4 to hold open house Aug 7-20

Changi Airport will see the first commercial flights arrive at and leave T4 in the coming weeks.

Jul 1, 2017

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Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Singapore: Police arrests two suspects over Hari Raya cakes and cookies scam

The woman will be charged on Saturday with the offence of cheating, while investigations against the man are still going on.

Jul 1, 2017

New York hospital rampage: Doctor fatally shoots 1, injures 6 before killing himself

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center is the largest voluntary, non-profit health care system serving the South and Central Bronx, as well as one of the city's biggest providers of outpatient services.

Jul 1, 2017

Singapore: Govt to launch smart meter trial for electricity, water and gas

Electricity tariffs will reduce for next 3 months in Singapore

The electricity tariff for households will fall from 21.39 to 20.72 cents per kWh during this period.

Jun 30, 2017

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