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BIG WIN for LGBTQs! Singapore passes law to decriminalise gay sex

A repeal of the colonial-era Section 377A of the Penal Code was passed with a majority of 93 to three votes in parliament, reported Channel News Asia.

Nov 29, 2022, 22:25 PM IST

Returning Islamic State fighters to regroup in Philippines: Experts

Battle-hardened Southeast Asian Islamic State (IS) fighters returning from the Middle East following the group's setbacks are expected to rebase in the southern Philippines, a security conference heard on Tuesday.

Apr 04, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

Singapore slams Indonesia over haze response as schools shut

Singapore slammed "shocking" statements from Indonesian officials over the haze crisis as it closed all schools and distributed protective face masks Friday in emergency measures as the air pollution index soared to hazardous levels.

Sep 25, 2015, 10:23 AM IST

Jaitley to meet investors in Singapore, Hong Kong

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will be in Singapore and Hong Kong on a four-day visit, beginning Friday, during which he will meet top leaders and investors from the two global financial centres.

Sep 18, 2015, 08:58 AM IST

India, Singapore decide to scale up trade ties

India and Singapore on Saturday decided to scale up ties in key areas of investment and trade which has witnessed a huge surge from USD 4.2 billion to about USD 19.4 billion in the last one decade.

Aug 16, 2014, 13:48 PM IST