Two Chinese fighter jets intercept US plane over East China Sea, says US

The WC-135 was carrying out a routine mission at the time and was operating in accordance with international law.

May 19, 2017

Duterte signs executive order on nationwide smoking ban

The ban carries a maximum penalty of four months in jail and a fine of 5,000 pesos (US$100), covers both indoor and outdoor smoking.

May 19, 2017

SHOCKING: Dog sentenced to death for biting child in Pakistan

Assistant Commissioner says that the sentence was announced on humanitarian grounds.

May 19, 2017

Japanese government approves bill to allow Emperor Akihito's abdication

Last year in July, the 83-year-old emperor expressed his desire to retire due to his age and declining health that were making it hard for him to fulfill his official duties.

May 19, 2017

Singaporeans robbed in Thai restaurant, owner appeals for help on Facebook

The Singaporean tourists say they lost cash, credit cards and their passports.

May 18, 2017

Australia bans distribution of Quran, use of burka

Women who wear garments that fully cover their faces in Austria will have to pay fine up to 50 Euro ($A225) from October this year.

May 18, 2017

Singapore National Day Parade applications to open from May 23

The successful applicants will be notified from Jun 26 to Jul 3 via the contact number provided in the application.

May 18, 2017

4 Indonesian soldiers die during military drill in South China Sea

The exercises were reportedly a part of preparations ahead of a May 19 event during which a military parade will be conducted in front of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.

May 18, 2017

Islamic State claims attack on state-run TV station in Afghanistan

The authorities say nine of the 17 wounded were discharged from a hospital after being treated.

May 17, 2017

Singapore: PUB to build more water pipeline over next 2 years

Authorities say that these works are aimed at meeting future water demand in the city and eastern parts of Singapore.

May 17, 2017

China installs rocket launchers on disputed South China Sea island

Norinco CS/AR-1 55mm anti-frogman rocket launcher defence systems had been installed on Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratly Islands.

May 17, 2017

South Korea willing to reopen communications with North amid missile crisis

President Moon Jae-in says that he wants to pursue dialogue as well as pressure to stop the North's weapons programs.

May 17, 2017

Singapore: Malaysian pregnant woman killed in Jurong West accident

The authorities have arrested a 46-year-old male lorry driver for causing death by a negligent act.

May 15, 2017

China's Xi Jinping says Belt and Road Initiative needs to reject protectionism, 30 leaders agree to support

President Xi has pledged US$124 billion (S$174.6 billion) for his new Silk Road which aims to bolster China's global leadership ambitions.

May 15, 2017

Happy Mother's Day 2017: Here are the 10 most influential celebrity mothers from Hollywood

IBTimes Singapore has brought you the names of 10 most influential celebrity mothers on the occasion of Mother's Day.

May 14, 2017

Sewol ferry disaster: More suspected human bones recovered from South Korea's sunken ship

The sinking of Sewol was one of the worst-ever maritime disasters of South Korea.

May 14, 2017

China, Philippines to open South China Sea talks to seek understanding

Santa Romana says previously bilateral ties had been "frozen" because the territorial row had taken centre stage.

May 14, 2017

Singapore: CNB officers seize nearly 1 kg cannabis, heroin and ice, 3 arrested

CNB officers say police are looking into the improvised air rifles that were seized.

May 14, 2017

At least 23 killed after tourist bus falls from cliff in Turkey

Amir Cicek, the governor of Mugla province says an investigation was underway to ascertain the cause of the accident.

May 14, 2017

25 dead as bomb hits convoy of Pakistan Senate deputy; more than 35 injured

Senator Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, the deputy chairman of the upper house of parliament, says he believed that he was the target.

May 13, 2017