Indonesian Muslim candidate wins Jakarta election

The national elections commission will announce official results in early May.

Apr 19, 2017

Singapore: Fire breaks out at vehicle scrapyard near Teban Gardens

Singapore Civil Defence Force says investigations are going on to find out the exact cause of the fire.

Apr 19, 2017

ISIS gunmen attack St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt, one policeman dead

The latest attack comes just 10 days before Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Egypt and just a week after the deadly twin church bombings killed 45 people on Palm Sunday in Egypt.

Apr 19, 2017

Thailand sets late King Bhumibol's cremation for Oct 26, funeral to take place over five-day period

The confirmation of the cremation date sets a time frame for the coronation of Bhumibol's son, King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Apr 19, 2017

Father not happy with Air Canada's apology for bumping 10-year-old from oversold flight

When the family contacted Air Canada, they were more disappointed as they only received an apology and a trip voucher worth C$2,500 (US$1,876).

Apr 18, 2017

Now a shrimp is named after Pink Floyd

The bright coloured pistol shrimp has been scientifically named as Synalpheus Pinkfloydi, after the discoverers' favourite rock band – Pink Floyd.

Apr 18, 2017

Pence takes message of US resolve against North Korea to Japan

He is expected to discuss Korean tensions with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as well as hold economic talks with Finance Minister Taro Aso.

Apr 18, 2017

Singapore's Former Cabinet minister Othman Wok dies at 92

The authorities say that Othman will be buried at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery on Tuesday.

Apr 17, 2017

Philippines, US to hold military drills amidst cooling relations under Duterte

The 10-day exercises will be the first to be held under Duterte.

Apr 17, 2017

Changi Aiport, SIA and STB renew partnership to enhance Singapore tourism

The Free Singapore Tour, which provides transfer passengers with a free taste of Singapore's offerings, will also be refreshed as a part of the renewed partnership.

Apr 17, 2017

Singapore police arrest 17 in entertainment outlets raid

The Traffic Police also conducted an enforcement operation against drink driving in the vicinity of Clemenceau Ave.

Apr 16, 2017

57 new trains begins service on SMRT's North-South Line: Know about the new features, technology used

SMRT decide to launch this system in 2016 but got delayed due to some pending tests.

Apr 16, 2017

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf leader Sahiron plans to surrender, says he is too old

The US State Department has offered a reward of up to US$1 million (S$1.4 million) for any information leading to Sahiron's arrest.

Apr 16, 2017

North Korean missile fails on test launch day after grand military parade

Officials say there was a high degree of confidence that it was not an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Apr 16, 2017

Child dies after getting trapped at rotating restaurant in Atlanta

Report says the boy was injured when he got caught between the rotating portion of the floor and a wall.

Apr 15, 2017