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Singapore driver charged for killing woman police officer on Feb 10 night, trial on

The incident took place on February 10 along Maxwell Road that caused serious brain injuries to the Singapore policewoman.

Apr 25, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Road accident

Video shows Sri Lankan suicide bombers pledging allegiance to ISIS before Sunday Easter massacre

Islamic State released video footage showing the Sri Lankan suicide bombers swearing allegiance to the self-proclaimed caliphate leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before the Easter Sunday massacre.

Apr 25, 2019

By Meghna Sen

Trump immigration plan may increase visas for highly skilled workers

Attempting to establish a strong skill base in the existing workforce with current immigration scenario, Kushner works on a proposal for presentation to President Trump.

Apr 25, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore regulator seeks review of fraud allegations at cosmetics firm Best World

Shares in the closely held Singapore-listed firm have halved since February when local media questioned Best World's sales figures in China.

Apr 25, 2019

By Reuters

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'Machine gun' in cabin bag leaves Singapore-bound passengers stranded at Bengaluru airport

The aircraft of Scoot, a low-cost airline owned by Singapore Airlines, was scheduled to depart at 1.20 am on Tuesday, but departed at 5.30 pm on Tuesday.

Apr 24, 2019

By Amal Rasheedali

A view of the Nanyang Technological University campus in Singapore August 2, 2016.

After Peeping Tom episode, NTU, SMU gear up to deal with sexual harassment cases seriously

After facing public gruel over sexual harassment case, NUS and other two institutions -- SMU and NTU -- clarified on how they are going to resolve such cases in the campus.

Apr 24, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

China to recalibrate Belt and Road, defend scheme against criticism

37 world leaders attending the April 25-27 summit will agree to project financing that respects global debt goals and promotes green growth.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Out of 27-year-long coma, this UAE mother calls out for son first

Munira Abdulla, then 32, was bringing her son from a school in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when the accident took place on April 22, 1991. She tried to shield her son from the impact and was seriously injured. She remained in coma ever after.

Apr 24, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

British man, caught on video punching Roxy Square security guard, faces charges in court

The British man faced two charges for voluntarily causing hurt and intentionally harassing Roxy Square security guard.

Apr 24, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Singapore PM promotes expected successor to deputy

Minister Heng Swee Keat's promotion will take effect on May 1 and he will retain the role of finance minister of the regional banking and transport center.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Putin-Kim summit sends message to US but sanctions relief elusive for North Korea

US has said it believed Pyongyang was earning more than $500 million a year from nearly 100,000 workers abroad, including 30,000 in Russia.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend throne on May 1 as Emperor; Facts as new Reiwa era begins

Last time the abdication of throne by Emperor took place when Emperor Kokaku stepped down in 1817

Apr 23, 2019

By Reuters

People gathered outside the Church of St. Anthony where the explosion occurred in Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 21, 2019. At least 50 people were killed and more than 100 others injured in multiple church and hotel blasts in Sri Lanka, police said on Sunday.

What is National Thowheeth Jama'ath ? Another IS variant behind Sri Lankan Easter Sunday attacks

Even though no one has claimed the dreaded attacks, Sri Lanka believes that this act of extreme violence was carried out by National Thowheeth Jama'ath.

Apr 23, 2019

By Amal Rasheedali

Great Eastern Singapore suspends employee for allegedly filming NSU student in shower

Great Eastern Singapore has suspended Nicholas Lim for filming a woman who was taking a shower at a residential hall on NSU

Apr 23, 2019

By Nirmal Narayanan

Ghosn indicted on fresh charge of Nissan fund misuse

Some of the money may have gone towards the purchase of a luxury yacht worth 1.6 billion yen ($14 million) mainly for use by the family.

Apr 22, 2019

By IANS

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Society

Singapore driver charged for killing woman police officer on Feb 10 night, trial on

Video shows Sri Lankan suicide bombers pledging allegiance to ISIS before Sunday Easter massacre

Trump immigration plan may increase visas for highly skilled workers

Singapore regulator seeks review of fraud allegations at cosmetics firm Best World

'Machine gun' in cabin bag leaves Singapore-bound passengers stranded at Bengaluru airport

After Peeping Tom episode, NTU, SMU gear up to deal with sexual harassment cases seriously

China to recalibrate Belt and Road, defend scheme against criticism

Out of 27-year-long coma, this UAE mother calls out for son first

British man, caught on video punching Roxy Square security guard, faces charges in court

Singapore PM promotes expected successor to deputy

Putin-Kim summit sends message to US but sanctions relief elusive for North Korea

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend throne on May 1 as Emperor; Facts as new Reiwa era begins

What is National Thowheeth Jama'ath ? Another IS variant behind Sri Lankan Easter Sunday attacks

Great Eastern Singapore suspends employee for allegedly filming NSU student in shower

Ghosn indicted on fresh charge of Nissan fund misuse

Vietnam's Economy Accelerates in 2025, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2026

Vietnam's Economy Accelerates in 2025, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2026

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