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4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits eastern Japan

The USGS says the epicentre of the quake was 44 km (27 miles) northwest of Tokyo at a depth of about 44 km.

Jul 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: SMRT operating assets to come under new rail financing framework

The Land Transport Authority will pay about S$1 billion for more than 60,000 assets, including trains and signalling systems.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore starts new facility to detect biological, nuclear substances at ports

Singapore unveils new counter-terror system that detects biological, nuclear substances at ports

The new Protective, Analytical and Assessment Facility (Paaf) will be the key element of Singapore's counter-terrorism strategy.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia: President Joko Widodo allays concerns over new tax amnesty scheme

President guarantees that the government will not use the information to prosecute anyone.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Turkey attempted military coup: 21 Singaporeans and 127 Malaysians stranded in Turkish airport

Singaporeans, Malaysians stranded in Turkish airport after attempted coup

Singaporeans and Malaysians who plan to visit Turkey have been advised to cancel or postpone their trips.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Turkey attempted military coup: At least 60 killed, 336 people detained nationwide

Turkey coup attempt claims 160 lives; mass arrests and military purge follow

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames followers of cleric Fethullah Gulen for the attempted coup.

Jul 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea arrests defector for plotting to kidnap North Korean children

North Korea arrests defector for conspiring to kidnap North Korean children

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea denied any involvement in Ko's case.

Jul 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China warns Australia to stay out of South China Sea ruling debate

'Australia should not treat the illegal ruling from an illegal arbitration court as international law'

Jul 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China trains and supports maritime militia to sail in the South China Sea

Philippines asks China to 'respect' Hague ruling; Indonesia to strengthen security around disputed islands

China reacts furiously and vows to ignore the decision of the UN-back tribunal.

Jul 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore bumboat fire: SCDF calls off underwater search for missing boatman

Ong Hock Long: Body of Singapore boatman who died in bumboat fire found

The 33-year-old's boat caught fire when he was going to pick up passengers from the Esplanade stop.

Jul 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

The population of Japan falls for the seventh consecutive year

Japan's population falls for seventh consecutive year on dwindling birth rates

Smaller population runs counter to Abe's aim of increasing the workforce by a million people.

Jul 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnam seizes Chinese fuel ship in South China Sea, arrests sailors

China vows to protect South China Sea sovereignty, Manila upbeat

Chinese state media called the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague a "puppet" of external forces.

Jul 13, 2016

By Reuters

Islamic State suicide bomber kills seven people in north of Baghdad, 11 injured

Islamic State suicide bomber kills 7 in Baghdad suburb; 11 injured

The incident took place when the attacker exploded his car, filled with explosives, at a checkpoint.

Jul 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore bumboat fire: SCDF calls off underwater search for missing boatman

The missing boatman, who was said to be in his 30s, was the only person on the boat at the time of the incident.

Jul 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

SAC Ayob is believed to be on ISIS' target list, along with other Malaysian leaders, top police officials and army personnel.

Jul 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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