Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Moon Jae-in begins duties as the new South Korean President

Moon's term as the president began only one day after the nation held the unprecedented presidential by-election.

May 10, 2017

Thailand twin blasts: Car bomb injures at least 60 outside busy Pattani supermarket

While attacks happen most weeks in southern Thailand, but this latest one was the largest attack due to its size and audacity.

May 10, 2017

Indonesia disbands decades-old Islamic hardline group Hizbut Tahrir

Indonesia disbands hardline Islamic Group Hizbut Tahrir

Wiranto says the decision does not mean the government is against Islamic civil societies.

May 8, 2017

Philippines: Duterte's drug war under fire at UN human rights council

The Philippines was facing its regular review at the Geneva-based UN human rights council.

May 8, 2017

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

Singapore suspended 132 food licences due to poor hygiene in 2016: Amy Khor

The total is lower than the 137 food outlet licenses suspended in 2015 but still more than twice the 62 licenses suspended in 2013.

May 8, 2017

Baahubali 2: At least 16 people arrested for piracy of SS Rajamouli's epic film

Many torrent sites, including Tamilrockers, have uploaded the complete movie with prints of varying quality online.

May 8, 2017

national university of singapore nanoelectronics converter

National University of Singapore to open 140 modules to alumni for next 3 years

The complete list of relevant courses is available on the official website of NUS.

May 8, 2017

More formula milk options to be made available

Singapore to make more formula milk options available, says minister

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore is reviewing formula milk import regulations and, if it needs to have any changes, those will be done by the end of 2017.

May 8, 2017

North Korea detains another American citizen

North Korea detains fourth American citizen amid heightened diplomatic tensions

The U.S. State Department says it is aware of the latest reported detention.

May 8, 2017

Singapore police alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating police officers

Singapore police arrest 2 men for impersonating police in scam calls

The authorities say that one victim was cheated of about S$50,000.

May 7, 2017

Christmas Eve blast near Philippine church injures 13

2 dead, 6 injured in twin Philippines blast; ISIS claims responsibility

The city police chief Oscar Albayalde says two policemen, who were inspecting the area after the first blast, were injured by the second explosion.

May 7, 2017

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Two Singaporeans killed in car crash in New Zealand

The accident took place on State Highway 1, south of Dunsandel, a township about 40 km south of Christchurch.

May 6, 2017

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singapore: 3.7 kg of heroin, cannabis seized at Woodlands Checkpoint; 3 Malaysians arrested

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, the suspects might face the death penalty if more than 15g of diamorphine or pure heroin is trafficked.

May 6, 2017

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns on protectionism, North Korea

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns over protectionism policy

The Japanese Finance Ministry officials say the senior finance officials from both countries will also hold a separate round of talks.

May 6, 2017

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore police arrest 2 suspects for sending threatening letters to PM Lee, DPM Tharman

The police say a number of handwritten letters, mobile phones, laptop, envelopes and hell notes were seized following their arrest.

May 6, 2017

India: Supreme Court grants death sentence to 2012 Delhi gang rape case convicts

Nirbhaya died in a Singapore hospital after 13 days of the rape, leaving millions in shock.

May 5, 2017

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Singapore police busts 'High-class' Russian vice ring, 4 foreign women arrested

A 39-year-old suspect will be charged on Saturday under the Women's Charter, while investigations are going on for the other three suspects.

May 5, 2017

Strong Antarctic mountain winds: Shocking images of melting ice shelves and glaciers of the South Pole [PHOTOS]

A recent study reveals that warm winds pouring down the sides of the mountain range are melting ice sheets up to 100 kilometres away.

May 5, 2017

Tillerson urges ASEAN to cut North Korea funding, minimize ties

Tillerson urges ASEAN ministers to cut N Korea funding, minimise diplomatic ties

Reports say all ASEAN members have diplomatic relations with North Korea and five have embassies there.

May 5, 2017

Thailand charges 5 men with royal defamation for Facebook 'shares'

The royal defamation law bars any criticism of the royal family and forces media to heavily self-censor.

May 4, 2017

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