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Cabrera excited about facing India in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Javier Cabrera expressed quiet optimism regarding Bangladesh's fixtures in the third round of Asian Cup Qualifiers, which pitted his charges against India, Hong Kong and Singapore in Group C.

Forget Bali—These 4 destinations redefine 'bucket list' travel

Discover unique travel experiences with these offbeat destinations. Adventure awaits beyond tourist hotspots!

9 years later and worth the wait? Meet Singapore’s latest eco-friendly giant

The sky is the limit! The adage truly defines Singapore's approach to urban architecture as the city’s skyscrapers stretch higher with every new addition. Recently, the Pan Pacific Orchard has won the “World's Best New Tall Building” title by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), an international non-profit organisation headquartered in Chicago, USA.

Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case

S. Iswaran, who was a cabinet member for 13 years and has held the trade, communications and transport portfolios, pleaded guilty last week to four counts of improperly receiving gifts and one of obstructing justice.

Singapore ex-minister convicted in rare graft trial

Iswaran, 62, pleaded guilty to all five charges and the remaining 30 will be taken into consideration for sentencing, Singaporean broadcaster CNA and news site The Straits Times reported.

5 places in Asia to enjoy water sports

Beating the heat during a luxurious trip abroad does not just have to come in the form of ice creams and sunbathing. Why not kick it off at a thrilling waterpark or test your abilities in a range of water sports? Here are 5 stunning tourist attractions in Asia to get the best of your water sporting skills!

Singapore rules out playing host to Commonwealth Games

Singapore on Wednesday joined Malaysia in ruling out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt.

Singapore's only Olympic champion Schooling retires

Joseph Schooling, who famously beat his idol Michael Phelps in Rio to become Singapore's first and only Olympic champion, said Tuesday he was retiring from competitive swimming.

June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016

Singapore plane catches fire on runway

A Singapore Airlines plane bound for Milan catches fire shortly after making an emergency landing.

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Bangladeshi paralysed in work accident gets $600,000

A Bangladeshi construction worker paralysed after a worksite accident is awarded about $600,000 in damages and costs.

June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016

Light pollution 'affects 80% of global population'

More than 80% of the world's population lives under light-polluted skies, a study suggests.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

4 Bangladeshis convicted in Singapore

A Singapore court yesterday convicted four Bangladeshi workers, detained in Singapore under the Internal Security Act (ISA), of financing terrorism.

May 28, 2016
May 28, 2016

Six Bangladeshis charged with terror financing

A Singapore court yesterday charged six Bangladeshi workers with terror financing, over a month after they were arrested on the

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

6 Bangladeshis charged in Singapore with financing terrorism

Six Bangladeshi workers detained in Singapore last month are charged with financing terrorism. Their goal was to set up an Islamic State in Bangladesh and bring it under the self-declared caliphate of the IS in Iraq and Syria.

May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016

How Islamic State in Bangladesh began

Radicalised worker Rahman Mizanur recruited countrymen in Singapore with help of material linked to terror groups.

May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016

'They formed cell, met in parks, shared radical contents'

The eight Bangladeshi workers held recently in Singapore had allegedly formed an “Islamist” cell that met in parks and other

May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016

5 ‘militants’ deported from Singapore remanded

A Dhaka court has placed five alleged militants, who were deported from Singapore, on seven-day remand each in connection with a case filed under the anti-terrorism act.

May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016

ISA detentions: Bangladesh must have zero tolerance for terror, says Bangladesh envoy in Singapore

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Singapore has urged his compatriots here to report their peers if they suspect them to be extremists.