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ICA uncovers over 4000 cartons of contraband cigarettes from metal cutting machine

After the discovery of those duty-unpaid cigarettes from the metal cutting machine, ICA officials handed over the case to the Singapore Customs for further investigation.

Apr 1, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead in Los Angeles

The incident occurred near a clothing store associated with the rapper, around the area of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard.

Apr 1, 2019

By IANS

Malaysia arrests 2 female North Korean agents for murder of Kim Jong Nam

Malaysia drops murder charge against Vietnamese woman in North Korea case

Huong was accused of smearing Kim Jong Nam's face with VX poison, a lethal chemical weapon, at Kuala Lumpur airport in February 2017.

Apr 1, 2019

By Reuters

People carry flags in front of statues of North Korea founder Kim Il Sung (L) and late leader Kim Jong Il during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang April 15, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/Files

North Korea calls Madrid embassy raid 'terror attack'

The group took computers and data and said it gave its evidence to the FBI - US intelligence agency.

Mar 31, 2019

By IANS

Ukrainians vote in presidential election

The Central Election Commission of Ukraine is expected to release primary official results on Monday morning.

Mar 31, 2019

By IANS

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Pope Francis announces new Vatican law to better address and prevent child abuse

These laws will also apply to Vatican diplomatic missions, which have also been subject to abuse accusations.

Mar 31, 2019

By Kevin Billings

NParks launches Coast-to-Coast Trail linking Coney Island Park with Jurong Lake Gardens

A 36-km Coast-to-Coast trail was launched by NParks on Saturday and the nature lovers can enjoy the view starting from Coney Island Park to Jurong Lake Gardens.

Mar 31, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

E-scooter catches fire at Hougang flat, killed cadged pigeons and left 2 injured residents

E-scooter, which was charging at the living room bursts into fire, damaged the entire Hougang flat and killed three pigeons.

Mar 31, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Police vehicles are seen outside a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 16, 2019. The death toll from attacks on two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch Friday rose to 49 and 48 others were wounded. (Xinhua/Zhu Qiping/IANS)

Before mosque attacks, New Zealand failed to record hate crimes for years

A suspected white supremacist has been charged with murder over the Christchurch shootings and will appear in court again on April 5.

Mar 31, 2019

By Reuters

Data leak: Several blood donor's information that was mishandled, now accessed illegally and possibly extracted

The HSA vendor, Secur Solutions Group (SSG) said that the mishandled data now accessed illegally and probably extracted.

Mar 30, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Man convicted as he fails to report movement of cash over S$20,000 in Singapore

The 48-year-old convict was sentenced to a fine of S$6,000/- for failure to report movement of cash.

Mar 30, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 10 live black scorpions found inside car's tissue box at Woodlands Checkpoint

ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint found scorpions inside Singapore-registered car last Tuesday, March 26.

Mar 30, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave EU and Union flags opposite the Houses of Parliament, in London

'Fully prepared' for no-deal Brexit: EU

British lawmakers earlier on Friday voted to reject Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, which was already rejected in parliament twice.

Mar 30, 2019

By IANS

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore

With a piece of paper, Trump called on Kim to hand over nuclear weapons

A lunch between the two leaders was cancelled the same day. While neither side has presented a complete account of why the summit collapsed, the document may help explain it.

Mar 30, 2019

By Reuters

Pope Francis meets Iran president Hassan Rohani

Southeast Asia should be aware of Iran's tactics to evade oil sanctions: US

Sigal Mandelker said she was due to meet Singapore's home, finance and trade ministries on Friday.

Mar 30, 2019

By Reuters

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ICA uncovers over 4000 cartons of contraband cigarettes from metal cutting machine

Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead in Los Angeles

Malaysia drops murder charge against Vietnamese woman in North Korea case

North Korea calls Madrid embassy raid 'terror attack'

Ukrainians vote in presidential election

Pope Francis announces new Vatican law to better address and prevent child abuse

NParks launches Coast-to-Coast Trail linking Coney Island Park with Jurong Lake Gardens

E-scooter catches fire at Hougang flat, killed cadged pigeons and left 2 injured residents

Before mosque attacks, New Zealand failed to record hate crimes for years

Data leak: Several blood donor's information that was mishandled, now accessed illegally and possibly extracted

Man convicted as he fails to report movement of cash over S$20,000 in Singapore

Singapore: 10 live black scorpions found inside car's tissue box at Woodlands Checkpoint

'Fully prepared' for no-deal Brexit: EU

With a piece of paper, Trump called on Kim to hand over nuclear weapons

Southeast Asia should be aware of Iran's tactics to evade oil sanctions: US

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

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

Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion

Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion

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