Singapore to ban Shisha due to associated health risks
Import and sale of Shisha to be banned in Singapore from November 2014.
The health ministry of Singapore will impose a ban on the import, distribution and...
Hong Kong’s ‘Umbrella Movement’ completes a month
Protesters still standing after one month into the 'Umbrella Movement' in Hong Kong.
It has been a month since the mass pro-democracy 'Umbrella Movement' broke out...
China encourages citizens to buy electric vehicles
Government of China encourages the purchase of electric vehicles, in a bid to tackle air pollution.
China's local and central government urged its population to...
Australia reverses parliament ban on Islamic veils
The Australian government has lifted its ban on Islamic veils worn by women in parliament.
Australia has reversed its earlier ban on Islamic veils or...
Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo sworn in as Indonesia’s President
Indonesia gets Joko Widodo a.k.a. Jokowi as President.
Indonesia's Joko Widowo has been sworn in as the President of the country, amid rising economic unrest...
Hong Kong police clears major intersection of protestors
Pro-democracy protestors cleared from major intersection by Hong Kong police.
After three weeks of occupation by pro-democracy protestors, the Hong Kong police cleared a major...
Japan and Australia to discuss submarine tech transfer
Talks could begin between Japan and Australia about export of submarine developed technology.
Japan and Australia are expected to discuss matters related to submarine technology transfer,...
Indian PM Narendra Modi speaks at the Madison Square Garden, NY
In his maiden US visit, Indian PM Narendra Modi creates a stir at the Madison Square Garden in New York.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Madison Square Garden gears up for Indian PM’s visit
Indian PM's US visit includes a much awaited address at Madison Square Garden.
Indian PM Narendra Modi is set to begin his five-day visit from...
Fiji elects Frank Bainimarama as prime minister
Frank Bainimarama becomes Fiji's first democratically elected PM after eight years of military rule.
Former military leader Frank Bainimarama has been elected as Fiji's prime minister...
