Singapore: NEA confirms 2 new Zika cases at Poh Huat Terrace, Terrasse Lane The agency says that it was notified about the cluster on Tuesday and it has already started its operations to kill mosquitoes in the area. Apr 12, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 jolts southern Philippines, houses and roads damaged Initially, the quake was reported as magnitude 5.6 and centered near Kalilangan, Bukidnon by Phivolcs, but it was revised up a few minutes later. Apr 12, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Maundy Thursday 2017: Top ten quotes to remember Jesus Christ's Last Supper Maundy Thursday is the official beginning of the Easter weekend. Apr 11, 2017By Simi John
Singapore: Train service delayed on East-West Line for second consecutive day due to fault The fault was cleared at 8:08am and free bus service was withdrawn, said SMRT. Apr 11, 2017By Bihu Ray
North Korea threatens US over Navy move, says it is ready for war Donald Trump ordered the US Navy strike group, Carl Vinson, to head towards the Korean peninsula on Tuesday in a show of force against the North's missile threats. Apr 11, 2017By Bihu Ray
Trump administration open to additional strikes on Syria: White House The US President said that he is open to authorizing additional strikes on Syria if its government uses chemical weapons or barrel bombs again. Apr 11, 2017By Reuters
6.1 magnitude quake strikes off south-east Philippines, no immediate reports of damage This comes after a series of earthquakes that rocked the main island of Luzon on Saturday. Apr 10, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Malaysia seizes big shipment of rhino horns at airport worth S$4.3 million This recent incident is an indication that Malaysia has become an Asian transit hub for the illicit ivory and rhino horn trade. Apr 10, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declares three-month emergency in Egypt after twin attacks on churches The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the twin attacks on churches in two different cities of Egypt on Sunday. Apr 10, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
US President Donald Trump seeks options to eliminate North Korea's nuclear threat North Korea is on a quest to develop a long-range missile that will be capable of hitting the US mainland with a nuclear warhead. Apr 10, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Singapore: Police arrest 6 men for selling counterfeit items, 45 fake gold bars seized The authorities say if anyone is found guilty of cheating, he may be jailed for up to 10 years, and may face a fine as well. Apr 9, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Indonesian police kill 6 suspected Islamic militants in gunfight on Java island The police have arrested one member of the Islamic militant group alive. Apr 9, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Malaysia: 48 flights cancelled after skidding accident at Sibu Airport, around 3,000 passengers stranded The airport has been closed for the day for investigation initiated by the Department of Civil Aviation. Apr 9, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya
US Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula: US official Earlier this month North Korea tested a liquid-fueled Scud missile which only traveled a fraction of its range. Apr 9, 2017By Reuters
Three powerful earthquakes rock Philippines, no tsunami threat There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quakes. Apr 8, 2017By Samhati Bhattacharjya