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Japan: Prince Mikasa, oldest imperial family member, dies at 100

Japan: Emperor Akihito cancels duties due to cold, fever

The 82-year-old emperor will be taking rest during the weekends at the Imperial Palace.

Dec 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

China holds first live-fire drills in Bohai Sea with aircraft carrier, warships

Authorities say the drills were aimed to test the equipment and troop training levels.

Dec 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Climbers die while descending Mount Everest

Indonesia: 13 stranded Malaysian climbers rescued from mountain in Aceh

It was reported that the climbers were found near Kulit Manis 2 Camp at 3.30 pm local time.

Dec 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Beijing issues red alert as air quality worsens to dangerous levels

Experts say the smog was created due to an accumulation of massive air pollution in Beijing and its surrounding areas.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abduction report of 4 Malaysians in the Sulu waters mere rumour

Debtors batter Singapore chef with baseball bats in Johor Baru

Fong was given more than 30 stitches for the wound on his head and was on drips.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea: Bird flu alert at the highest level ever; no human infection so far

South Korea has already carried out culling of at least 12 per cent of its total poultry population

Dec 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Fed on Facebook and jihadism, Singapore maid becomes suicide bomber in Jakarta

The woman told that she got introduced to jihadist teaching through Facebook.

Dec 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Philippines: Duterte to face impeachment after 'personal killing' claim?

The Philippine senators say this admission as a president has left Duterte open to impeachment.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

StarHub TV launches Asia's first Korean movie channel; plans to start with Singapore

The channel will be available on StarHub TV Channel 819 from Jan 11.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

4 Singapore students arrested in Taiwan for raping 2 local women

Authorities say if convicted, three of them could face a maximum of 10 years in jail while the other one is out on bail.

Dec 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Singapore on two-day visit

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says an orchid will be named at Singapore Botanic Gardens in Duterte's honour.

Dec 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man arrested as ZoukOut ticket scam probe progresses

The authorities say if convicted, the suspect might be jailed for up to 10 years along with a fine.

Dec 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore Secondary 1 posting results on Dec. 21: How and where to access and key details

The parents can call the MOE customer service centre at 6872 2220 for any further enquiries related to this.

Dec 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Sarawak boat capsize incident: Search and rescue teams recover one body from Logan Bunut National Park lake

Sarawak boat capsize: Student's body fished out from lake in Logan Bunut Park

Authorities say the rescue operations will continue to find the other missing person.

Dec 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ahok blasphemy trial begins: Tearful Jakarta governor professes respect for Islam

The high-profile blasphemy case trial began on 13 December at the Central Jakarta Court building

Dec 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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