Singapore organises Remembrance Day to pay tribute to martyrs

The British High Commissioner Scott Wightman and Commander Andy Lamb leaded the tribute at the Kranji War Memorial.

Nov 13, 2016

Iranian man sets Filipina girlfriend on fire in Japanese restaurant

Police are treating the case as attempted murder and have advised both of them to stay away from each other.

Nov 12, 2016

Chinese couple arrested for massive flower heist in Shanghai Disneyland

Police says more than 10 suspects were detained since September in connection to flower theft near Disneyland.

Nov 12, 2016

Chinese ships sail near disputed Senkaku islands after Japan lodges protest

Japan says four ships entered at around 10.30 am and left within two hours.

Nov 12, 2016

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, no tsunami threat

The authorities say there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

Nov 12, 2016

Indonesian navy seizes truckload of Singapore army camouflage uniforms

Investigating officers are questioning the boat captain and truck drivers in Tanjung Pinang, Batam.

Nov 11, 2016

'They won't quit until they destroy me,' says Leila de Lima as NBI presses drug charges

The National Bureau of Investigation charges 17 more respondents along with the senator.

Nov 11, 2016

In Pictures: Innocent people at risk as Philippines deadly drug war rages on [GRAPHIC WARNING]

Nearly 3,800 people have been killed in President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign against drugs.

Nov 11, 2016

Floating Lantern Festival: Thailand cancels, reschedules flights in northern regions

Thai Airways International says it would cancel some round trip flights from the Thai capital Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

Nov 11, 2016

Alibaba Singles' Day 2016: US$5 bln sales in 1st hour; know all about biggest online shopping event

Alibaba says 84 percent of sales in the first two hours were ordered through mobile devices.

Nov 11, 2016

Top 10 inspiring pictures of Russian ancestral architecture

Russian architecture was known for its exquisite carvings and craftsmanship along with its traditional beauty.

Nov 11, 2016

Barack Obama's greatest campaign pitches for Clinton, which have all gone in vain

Former US President Barack Obama is succeeded by Donald Trump, who won the election battle with 276 electoral votes.

Nov 10, 2016

Jiak Ba Buay, dialect drama for seniors, to return to Singapore in February

Jiak Ba Buay (Eaten Already?), directed by local director Royston Tan, will have 10 episodes in the second season.

Nov 10, 2016

Genetic screening of IVF embryos: Singapore looks into ethics, will seek public opinion

The Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening programme will start at the National University Hospital from early 2017.

Nov 10, 2016

Senior Chinese minister Meng Hongwei elected as Interpol chief

Meng Hongwei is currently China's Vice Public Security Minister.

Nov 10, 2016

Focus on Shinzo Abe, Donald Trump meeting after 'nuclear arming' and free trade shocker

Japanese foreign ministry says Abe spoke to Trump about various points in bilateral relationship.

Nov 10, 2016

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amid mixed reactions

Singapore government repeats it will continue to work with any administration, whether it is Republican or Democrat.

Nov 9, 2016

Hong Kong in chaos as thousands of anti-China protestors clash with police (PHOTOS)

People protest after China bars two elected Hong Kong pro-independence politicians from taking office.

Nov 9, 2016

Singapore Telcos will no longer provide 2G mobile services from April 2017

Authorities say the step will ensure that mobile users migrate on time before the closure of 2G networks.

Nov 9, 2016

SIA delays launch of new Singapore-Jakarta-Sydney thrice weekly flights

SIA authorities say the airlines will contact the affected customers and try to put them on other flights.

Nov 9, 2016