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Imam apologises for insensative remarks on Christians and Jews in Singapore

Singapore: Indian imam fined $4,000 for insensitive remarks, will be sent back to native country

The imam, who is believed to be from South India, was heard using the Arabic word "fanswurna" when he spoke about Christians and Jews.

Apr 4, 2017

By Bihu Ray

15 dead, 1 injured in karaoke bar fire in Myanmar

A local fire official says the accident was apparently caused due to the overheated electrical system,

Apr 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia destroys 81 foreign fishing boats for poaching

According to the authorities, this latest step has taken the total number of boats confiscated and destroyed up to 317.

Apr 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China: Authorities launch investigations followed by reports of butchering a baby white dolphin in Zhuhai

Reports show that a fisherman surnamed Zhong found the big fish floating dead in the sea near Gaolan Port.

Apr 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Duterte says he will resign if Philippine senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Philippines: President Duterte says he would kill drug dealers to protect children

According to Duterte, illegal drugs are threatening to turn the Philippines into a narco-state.

Apr 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: LTA to open new Sentosa Gateway tunnel on 27 April

The new tunnel, which will be opened at 10 am on the said date, can only be accessed by cars and motorcycles.

Apr 3, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Blast kills at least 14, injures 147 in northwestern China

Blast caused by illegal explosives kills at least 9 in China

The state broadcaster CCTV says a number of buildings collapsed due to the impact of the blast.

Apr 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Tourist throws stones at kangaroos in China zoo to get them hopping

The incident has sparked outrage on social media with the netizens unanimously condemning the man's behaviour.

Apr 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: SMRT operating assets to come under new rail financing framework from Oct 1, says LTA

Singapore: Police detain man in connection to unattended bag sparking temporary closure at Hougang MRT station

SBS Transit says all trains on the North-East Line were skipping Hougang MRT station for security reasons.

Apr 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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20 tortured, murdered in Pakistan Sufi shrine

Pakistan: 20 tortured, murdered in Sufi shrine at Sargodha

The police have arrested the custodian of the shrine for further investigation.

Apr 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Iraqi state-run TV says second-in-command of Islamic State has been killed

The channel announced Jumaili's killing in an on-screen news flash.

Apr 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

April Fools' Day 2017: Check out these hilarious tweets that would make you laugh out loudly

IBTimes Singapore has gathered the funniest tweets on this April Fools' day.

Apr 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bata loses RM 500,000 due to fake news about school shoes in Malaysia

Bata was cleared of the allegation by the Al-Quran Printing Control and Licensing Board of Malaysia's Home Ministry on Thursday.

Apr 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Indonesia: 10 dead, 3 missing in floods, landslides in West Java

At least 17 feared buried by landslides on Indonesia's Java island

The authorities say the local disaster mitigation agency had warned of the risk of a landslide due to recent rain.

Apr 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

Nguyen Ngoc Duy, was staying at the hotel along with another man, Vu Truong An.

Apr 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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