The US Navy has ordered a worldwide “operational pause” to reassess its fleet after the deadly collision between USS John S. McCain and a merchant vessel left 10 sailors missing and five injured.
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Malaysia disputes Singapore’s account on US warship crash, claims it happened in its waters
Malaysia disputed Singapore’s account that the collision between the US warship USS John S McCain and merchant vessel Alnic MC happened in Singapore waters.
Incentivise migration back to native country from UK: UKIP leader candidate
A leadership candidate for the UK’s anti-immigrant far-right party announced a radical plan to cut “unnecessary population” in the UK by “incentivising” some migrants, including from India, to return to the country of their origin.
Indian-origin man acclaimed for risking life to help victims of Barcelona attack
A 44-year-old Briton, believed to be of Indian-origin, is being hailed as a hero after he risked his life to comfort a young victim of the terror attack in Spain in which a van ploughed into pedestrians, media reports said.
Indian wins title of UK’s ‘Child Genius’ in face-off on TV
Rahul Doshi, who became an instant media sensation after his appearance on the kids’ quiz show Child Genius, has won the popular Channel 4 television competition.
Memorial service held for retired Indian orthopaedic surgeon in US
A memorial service to celebrate the life of a retired Indian surgeon was held recently at the Hindu Temple of Greater Cincinnati in Ohio, USA.
Indian-American hired as chief of San Pablo Police Department
A longtime veteran of the Pittsburg, California, Police Department, Rathnesh Raman, has been hired as the chief of the San Pablo Police Department in California.
Search underway for 10 missing navy sailors as US warship collides with merchant vessel near Singapore Strait
US guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain collided with a merchant vessel near the Singapore Strait about 5.24am today, according to a statement by US 7th Fleet Public Affairs.
Singapore is an important gateway to Asia, says Turkey’s PM Yildirim
Singapore is an important gateway to the Asia region, as well as a partner in counter-terrorism efforts, said Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.
Common QR code for smartphone e-payment to roll out in 6 months’ time
The Smart Nation & Digital Government Office (SNDGO) announced yesterday that a common QR code will be rolled out to allow consumers in Singapore to pay electronically anywhere via a smartphone.
