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On the eve of a historic summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, Pompeo sounded an upbeat tone, saying that preparatory talks were advancing more quickly than expected. (Photo: AP)

US to offer N Korea ‘unique’ security guarantee after denuclearisation: Mike Pompeo

Stating that US would not again be duped by North Korea, Pompeo said the Trump administration would only accept complete denuclearisation.

11 Jun 2018 5:18 PM

The meeting was Trump's only scheduled public event on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Trump thanks Singapore for its hospitality in meeting with PM Lee

Trump was received by Lee at the presidential palace Istana, where they were expected to discuss summit preparations, US' tariff threats.

11 Jun 2018 12:14 PM

During the flight, the President spent time meeting with his staff, reading materials, and preparing for his meetings in Singapore. (Photo: AP)

Trump, Singapore PM to hold bilateral meetings ahead of US-N Korea summit

Chairman Kim Jong Un on Sunday held meeting PM Lee. He thanked Singapore's organisation of summit as if it was 'their own family affair'.

11 Jun 2018 11:02 AM

Air Force One touched down at a military air base, travelling from Canada, where Trump had attended a meeting of the Group of Seven Nations. (Photo: AP)

Trump, Kim Jong Un arrive in Singapore ahead of historic summit

This will be the first summit of its kind between a leader of North Korea and a sitting US president.

10 Jun 2018 7:02 PM

Some 3,000 journalists have descended on Singapore for the historic summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Singapore deports 2 South Korean media staff ahead of Trump-Kim summit

The 2 South Korean media staff have been deported after being arrested for illegally entering the North Korean ambassador's residence.

10 Jun 2018 4:32 PM

The city-state's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan tweeted a picture of himself shaking hands with Kim at Changi Airport. (Photo: @VivianBala/Twitter)

Kim Jong Un arrives in Singapore for historic summit with Trump

Bringing the Korean War to a formal end will also be on the table at the first-ever summit between a N Korean leader and a sitting US prez.

10 Jun 2018 2:16 PM

Annadurai bought two of what he thought were sleeping pills for 2 dollars. He used one pill to do a test to ensure that the pill would be colourless when dissolved. (Representational Image)

Singapore: 28-yr-old Indian jailed for spiking flatmate’s drink to rape her

The victim took a sip of the water and spat it out when she realised it tasted bitter, according to a report.

06 Jun 2018 7:03 PM

Singapore is set to host a summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12. (Photo: AP)

Singapore airspace to be restricted during US-North Korea summit

The notice said airspace over Singapore will be temporarily restricted for parts of June 11, 12 and 13.

06 Jun 2018 12:05 PM

While both leaders will bring their own personal security teams, elite Singaporean police, including its Gurkha Contingent, will be securing the summit venue, roads and hotels, according to diplomats familiar with VIP security in the island state. (Photo: AP)

With khukris, assault rifles, Singapore's Gurkhas to guard Trump-Kim summit

Despite all advanced weaponry, Gurkhas do not prepare for battle without khukri - the heavy curved knife that is their traditional weapon.

05 Jun 2018 3:24 PM

Both sides say they are in favour of North Korea's denuclearisation, but there is a yawning gap between their definitions. (Photo: File)

No relief until N Korea shows 'irreversible' denuclearisation steps: Mattis

Analysts say North Korea won't cede its nuclear deterrent unless given security guarantees that US will not try to topple Kim's regime.

03 Jun 2018 11:49 AM

Prime Minister Modi also interacted with the officers and sailors on board the Indian Navy's Shivalik class stealth frigate INS Satpura. (Photo: @MEAIndia | Twitter)

PM Modi visits Singapore's Changi Naval Base during 3-nation-tour

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Defence Md. Maliki Osman.

02 Jun 2018 12:58 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore’s Emeritus Senior minister Goh Chok Tong unveil a plaque marking the site where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed at the Clifford Pier in Singapore on June 2.(Twitter/PMO India)

PM Modi unveils Mahatma Gandhi’s plaque in Singapore

PM Modi unveiled the plaque on the seafront at the Clifford Pier where some of the Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed in 1948.

02 Jun 2018 12:13 PM

Modi, who is in Singapore on the last leg of his three-nation tour, held a closed-door meeting with Mattis during which both sides discussed all security related issues of mutual and global interests. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

To boost Indo-US strategic ties, PM Modi meets US Defence Secretary in Singapore

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue which was addressed by the Prime Minister on Friday night.

02 Jun 2018 10:18 AM

'Solutions cannot be found behind walls of protection, but in embracing change. What we seek is a level-playing field for all. India stands for open and stable international trade regime,' Modi said.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Solutions cannot be found behind walls of protection: PM Modi

In keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Modi said there was growing protectionism in the goods and services sector.

02 Jun 2018 8:20 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was happy to see CEO's of many important companies are looking at India with confidence. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Launch of RuPay, BHIM in Singapore, represents our renewed partnership: Modi

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said the defence ties between India and Singapore have strengthened.

01 Jun 2018 11:31 AM

Prime Minister Modi will deliver a keynote address at the 17th International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi arrives in Singapore on last leg of his 3-nation trip

PM Modi arrived in Singapore after a brief halt in Malaysia where he met Mahathir Mohammad and discussed ways to boost bilateral ties.

31 May 2018 1:30 PM

Singapore Airlines Ltd said it would launch the world’s longest commercial flight in October, a near-19 hour non-stop journey from Singapore to the New York area.

Singapore Airlines to launch world's longest commercial flight

The Singapore-Newark flight marks the return of a popular route for Singapore Airlines.

30 May 2018 12:22 PM

AirAsia on Wednesday referred requests for comment to AirAsia India.

AirAsia shares slide as probe puts India unit IPO, expansion at risk

Shares slid 6 per cent to a six-month low to give the airline a market value of roughly $2.6 billion.

30 May 2018 10:23 AM

The Australian-Chinese man posing as the North Korean leader calls himself only Howard X and said he was appearing to wish success for a summit between Kim and US President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the North’s nuclear programme. (Photo: AFP)

Kim Jong Un's impersonator poses for selfies in Singapore ahead of Trump summit

'It looked like the real Kim Jong Un, but later I realised it’s not the real one,' said Sagar Admuthe who was visiting from Mumbai.

27 May 2018 8:37 PM

Brent broke through $80 for the first time since November 2014 last week.

Oil prices boosted by news China, US put trade war 'on hold'

WTI crude futures were at $71.83 a barrel, up 55 cents, or 0.8 per cent, from their last settlement.

21 May 2018 9:43 AM

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