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Mount Sinabung volcano in fresh eruptions in Indonesia

Authorities say clouds of smoke from the molten lava covered the sky above a school in North Sumatra province.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Easter Sunday 2017: Top 10 quotes and messages to share with loved ones

To make this Easter Sunday 2017 more memorable, IBTimes Singapore brings you the best collection of Easter Day quotes.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Palm Sunday 2017: Christians across the globe celebrate the beginning of Holy Week [PHOTOS]

IBTimes Singapore brings you a series of images showing the celebration of Palm Sunday around the world.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan plans joint drills with US in show of force in Korean peninsula

Japan plans joint drills with US navy in show of force against North Korea

A US naval strike force that was led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson left Singapore for the peninsula last Saturday.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.5 magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's tourist island of Bali

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, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

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The fault was cleared at 8:08am and free bus service was withdrawn, said SMRT.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, 2017

By Bihu Ray

US Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula

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, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Massive 7.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert cancelled

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, 2017

By 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, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President declares three-month emergency in Egypt after twin attacks on churches

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, 2017

By 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, 2017

By 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, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

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, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 48 flights cancelled after runway incident at Sibu Airport, more than 3,000 passengers stranded

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, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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