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From dying star to spiral galaxy and from extrasolar planet to neutron star, breathtaking space images

IBT Singapore has compiled a collection of images representing some of the most impressive views in our universe.

Feb 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Space

Singapore film-maker Kirsten Tan's POP AYE wins second international award

POP AYE was one of the eight films that were shortlisted for the Big Screen Award.

Feb 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Trump enacts fresh sanctions on Iran to punish its ballistic missile program

The US Treasury Department said it has enacted new sanctions on 25 firms or individuals connected to Iran's ballistic missile program.

Feb 4, 2017

By Boby Michael

Donald Trump was sent by God to protect civilization: Egyptian Muslim thinker

The controversial comments from the Muslim world came after Trump signed the executive order dubbed as 'Muslim ban'.

Feb 3, 2017

By Jacob J

Malaysia rally against Rohingya 'genocide' worsens frictions with Myanmar

Malaysia offers work permit to Muslim Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

Malaysia has sheltered refugees for decades although it is not signatory to the UN convention on refugees.

Feb 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

38-year-old Singapore Airlines flight attendant found dead in San Fransisco hotel room

Vanessa Yeap, Singapore Airlines stewardess, found dead in San Francisco hotel room

SIA authorities say their immediate priority is to provide the necessary assistance to the family of the crew member.

Feb 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese New Year 2017: Glimpses of colourful spring festival celebrations in China

Chinese New Year 2017: Glimpses of colourful spring festival celebrations across the globe

IBT Singapore has compiled a series of all the colourful festivities in different parts of the world.

Feb 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: Man gets 4 months jail term for dodging military duty

The judge says a good testimonial from the man's superior during NS was considered while sentencing.

Feb 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Saudi Arabia Russia agree to freeze oil output levels

UAE blames Muslim Brotherhood, Iran for 'Saudi warning' of trouble brewing in Emirate

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are conducting a joint offensive against the Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Feb 2, 2017

By Jacob J

Fake news

Cambodia elections: Anti-Vietnamese overtones deepen racial divide

Analysts believe that the country's racial equilibrium will be disturbed by the elections in 2017 and 2018.

Feb 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

3 residential buildings collapse in China, several people trapped

4 residential buildings collapse in China's Wenzhou city, nine buried

Reports say still an unknown number of people are buried in the debris.

Feb 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 5 foreigners arrested for posing as tourists and claiming GST refund

The men will be charged today and each of them is likely to face more than 200 charges.

Feb 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Rizieq Shahib: Indonesian hardline Muslim leader and Ahok critic faces arrest

Rizieq was named as a suspect over derogatory comments that he made about the first President Sukarno

Jan 31, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia floods: Pahang students offer relief through 'Shoe Box Project'

More than 6,000 people were evacuated after heavy rain battered the state and triggered massive floods

Jan 31, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: Kota Bharu police discover dead teenagers from abandoned car

The bodies have sent to the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital for post-mortem

Jan 30, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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