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Chinese Influencer Alleges Two-Day Detention at Changi Airport, ICA Denies Imposing Fees
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Chinese Influencer Alleges Two-Day Detention at Changi Airport, ICA Denies Imposing Fees

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A Chinese woman, known as Chen Xixi on Douyin, alleged that she was detained for two days at Changi Airport in Singapore after arriving to visit...

Feb 15, 2026 05:00 AM 1 min read
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Singapore Defence Minister Discusses Maritime Security Challenges at Munich Conference
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Singapore Defence Minister Discusses Maritime Security Challenges at Munich Conference

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Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Defence, spoke at the Munich Security Conference 2026 Maritime Security Spotlight on Feb. 13, 2026. The Munich...

Feb 15, 2026 04:57 AM 2 min read
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Bangladesh invites 13 countries, including India, to BNP leader Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony
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Bangladesh invites 13 countries, including India, to BNP leader Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony

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The newly elected government of Bangladesh is led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Tarique Rahman. This government is set to take...

Feb 15, 2026 03:53 AM 1 min read
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Seven Bomb Explosions Reported in Narathiwat Districts
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Seven Bomb Explosions Reported in Narathiwat Districts

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Seven small bomb explosions were reported in Yi-ngo and Rangae districts of Narathiwat. The incidents occurred on Saturday night and into Sunday...

Feb 15, 2026 03:30 AM 1 min read
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Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project's First Phase Reaches 51.74% Progress
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Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project's First Phase Reaches 51.74% Progress

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced that the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project has reached 51.74% progress....

Feb 15, 2026 03:29 AM 1 min read
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China Increases Support for Russia's War in Ukraine, Western Officials Say
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China Increases Support for Russia's War in Ukraine, Western Officials Say

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Western officials stated that China increased its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine in 2025. According to these officials, China is likely to...

Feb 15, 2026 01:59 AM 1 min read
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Stabbing in Osaka leaves 17-year-old boy dead and three others injured
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Stabbing in Osaka leaves 17-year-old boy dead and three others injured

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A 17-year-old boy was killed in a stabbing incident in Osaka. Three other people were injured in the same event. Police took a man believed to be...

Feb 15, 2026 01:31 AM 1 min read
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Pakistan's 77-Year Balochistan Crisis Involves Military and Political Issues
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Pakistan's 77-Year Balochistan Crisis Involves Military and Political Issues

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Pakistan has been dealing with a 77-year crisis in Balochistan as mentioned in the article. The crisis is described as a political problem in the...

Feb 15, 2026 12:04 AM 1 min read
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Sri Lankan President Issues Message for Maha Shivaratri Festival
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Sri Lankan President Issues Message for Maha Shivaratri Festival

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated a message for Maha Shivaratri, expressing hope that the darkness of ignorance be dispelled. In the same...

Feb 15, 2026 12:02 AM 1 min read
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