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Britain Warns Against Security Law for Hong Kong as North Korea Defends China

The deputy ambassador at North Korea's mission voiced concern about 'certain countries attempt to use Hong Kong-related issues to interfere in China's domestic affairs'

Jun 16, 2020

By Reuters

As Coronavirus New Cluster Emerges in Beijing, China Opens Shanghai for US, New Zealand Flights

Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Delta will resume operations to Shanghai with strict rules in place

Jun 16, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Pyongyang, North KoreaSoldiers march during a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army

After Threats, North Korea Blows up Liaison Office with South Korea

The office which was established in 2018 with South Korean officials regularly travelling to North was demolished in North Korea's Kaesong

Jun 16, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Defiant Najib orchestrates expulsion of Muhyiddin and Mukhriz from Unmo

Did Malaysia PM Muhyiddin Yassin Break Quarantine to Undergo Chemotherapy in Singapore?

The Sarawak Report's claims about Muhyiddin Yassin were dismissed by the PMO but the news outlet stuck to its reportage

Jun 16, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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Duterte Extends Partial Restrictions in the Philippines as COVID-19 Cases Exceed 26,000

Lockdown measures in the Philippines have been extended due to the rising number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country.

Jun 16, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Coronavirus

FDA Stops Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine as it 'Weakens' Effectiveness of Remdesivir

The FDA also asks caregivers to instruct patients to reveal if they are taking hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine.

Jun 16, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

First glimpse of Disney Parks Star Wars-inspired land model

Disneyland Resort In Hong Kong Set To Reopen On Thursday

The park which is situated on Lantau Island is set to reopen from Thursday with several safety measures in place

Jun 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Beijing Coronavirus: WeChat, Alipay Deny Sharing Data of Users Who Visited Xinfadi Market With CCP

Both the controversial posts shared by Chinese digital payment apps allegedly removed from the platform

Jun 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

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Has US Handled Coronavirus Better Than China? Majority of Countries Say 'NO'

A new survey revealed deep global dissatisfaction with the U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump

Jun 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Kim Jong-un meets orchestra that performed at Winter Olympics

Even When Pyongyang is Left to Starve, Kim Jong Un's Sister Issues Military Threats to South Korea

South Korea demands honoring peace agreement as Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong-un vows to retaliate after failed peace talks

Jun 15, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

A shop assistant arranges jars containing roots and herbs at a Chinese medicine shop in Singapore

Trade of Lion Bones for Chinese Medicine Could Spark New Type of Coronavirus?

Use of lion bones is an alternative to tiger bones but its demand has increased in recent years due to a ban on tiger products

Jun 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Singapore President Halimah Yacob Calls Out 'Okletsgo' Podcast for Sexist Comments, Hosts Apologize

Managed by former DJs, Dzar Ismail, Dyn Norahim and Raja Razie, Singapore's local podcast surged in popularity with thousands of listeners

Jun 15, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore's OCBC Group Says it Will Hire 3,000 New Staff Across Sectors This Year

Singapore bank DBS had said in May that it would hire more than 2,000 people in the country this year.

Jun 15, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Duterte Critic Maria Ressa Convicted in Philippines of 'Cyber Libel'

Rappler editor Maria Ressa faces six years in prison for a story against a businessman in 2012 linking him to smuggling and human trafficking

Jun 15, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus Second Wave: Beijing Becomes Wuhan as New Cluster Emerges Forcing Lockdown, Mass Testing

An epidemiologist in China claims that a DNA sequencing of the virus showed the latest outbreak could have come from Europe

Jun 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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