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Chinese woman allegedly raped thrice on the eve of Chinese New Year

SHOCKING: Grandfather along with father, 3 cousins rape minor Malaysian girl; accused charged

The minor Malaysian girl was raped by grandfather, father and cousins in a village in Limbang between November 2016 and June 2017.

Jul 29, 2017

By Bihu Ray

UN warns of sanctions after north Korea rocket launch

North Korea tests another ICBM, claims all of US in strike range

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the midnight launch of the missile on Friday night.

Jul 29, 2017

By Reuters

SHOCKING: Two giant panda dragged, thrown by keepers in China

The two pandas are said to be popular as Rourou and Manman.

Jul 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistan seeks return of helicopter crash hostages from Afghan Taliban

Pakistan Supreme Court disqualifies PM Nawaz Sharif from office

It is the second time in Pakistan's 70-year history that the Supreme Court has disqualified a sitting prime minister.

Jul 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Kim Jong Nam murder case: Trial for 2 female suspects set for Oct 2

Indonesian Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong from Vietnam were charged with murdering Kim Jong Nam at Kuala Lumpur airport on Feb 13 by swiping a lethal nerve agent called VX.

Jul 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Check out Singapore's 50 richest people this year

Holding the throne as the richest in Singapore are Robert and Philip Ng, with a net worth of $9.4 billion.

Jul 28, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore: Smashed eggs cause 16m-long obstacle on Orchard Road

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the "spillage" was cleaned up by the authorities using a water jet.

Jul 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Singapore: NEA confirms three new Zika cases at Serangoon North Avenue 1

NEA said that it was informed about the cluster on Wednesday and has already started vector control operations and outreach efforts at the cluster area.

Jul 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

Visa expands global transaction processing with new data centre in Singapore

The two facilities will commence processing global transactions next year.

Jul 26, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Changi Airport to host open house for upcoming Terminal 4

T4 will be the first one to offer end-to-end Fast and Seamless Travel (FAST) for departing passengers.

Jul 26, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

At least eight dead, several injured after speedboat capsizes in Indonesia

The accident occurred as the boat left Tarakan in North Borneo province on Tuesday morning to Tanjung Selor.

Jul 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine Airlines allocates USD 2bn for business expansion

Philippine Airlines will be using the fund for its heavy operational expansion.

Jul 25, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Japan PM Abe denies favours for friend amid falling support

Japan Prime Miniter Shinzo Abe is accused of favouring Kake Gakuen (Kake Educational Institution) in seeking approval for a veterinary school in a special economic zone.

Jul 24, 2017

By Reuters

Hong Kong braces for super Typhoon Haima, shuts all but essential services

Hong Kong braces for yet another storm, raises alert as Typhoon Roke approaches

Typhoon Roke is expected to make landfall over the eastern part of the city.

Jul 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

11 dead, 9 injured in China road crash involving bus and lorry

The drivers of both the vehicles are being treated in hospital under police custody.

Jul 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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