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Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2017 with utmost delight and happiness [PHOTOS]

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of images of the celebration of the holy Muslim festival.

Jun 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

New U.S. ambassador to China says North Korea a top priority

Trump has placed high hopes on China and its president, Xi Jinping, exerting greater influence on North Korea.

Jun 26, 2017

By Reuters

146 dead, scores injured in Pakistan oil tanker fire

The authorities say 75 others are critically injured and they have been rushed to Bahawal Victoria Hospital and District Headquarters Hospital for immediate treatment.

Jun 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Indonesia: Police officer killed in Medan knife attack by suspected militants

The authority say that the officer was stabbed and later he died of his wounds.

Jun 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines plans to transform war-torn Marawi City into tourism hub

Tourism Undersecretary, Frederick Alegra, said that the tourism department has already formed a team to draft the plan of transforming Marawi City in a new tourism hub

Jun 25, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

China landslide rescue operation continues for 118 still missing; hopes fade

The officials say that only three survivors, including a couple and their one-month-old baby, were found alive in the hours after the heavy rainfall.

Jun 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japanese warship takes Asian officials on tour in South China Sea

On Monday, military officers from the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) boarded the carrier in Singapore and returned on Friday.

Jun 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

5.2-magnitude quake hits central Japan, no tsunami threat

The US Geological Survey said that the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres at 7.02 am (6.02 am Singapore time).

Jun 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: New vending machine cafe outlet opens at Lakeside MRT station

The Chef-in-Box VendCafe at Lakeside is the third all-vending machine cafe to open in Singapore and the second to be located in an MRT station.

Jun 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Silencing mosques: Israeli ministers pass bill seeking ban on Muslim call to prayer

Philippine Police on high alert ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations

The Filipino government declared holiday on Monday as Muslims in the country will observe Eid al – Fitr

Jun 24, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines: Former Justice Secretary faces illegal drug trading charges

Leila De Lima will be facing illegal drug trading charges filed by the Justice Department due to allegations that illegal drugs trading has been rampant in the country's largest prison cell during her term.

Jun 24, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona