Asia Pacific

Coronavirus Cases in Philippines Cross 14,000 as Death Toll Rises to 868

The deadly virus outbreak has created a majors stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 5.3 million people globally

May 24, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Indonesia Confirms 526 New Coronavirus Cases and 21 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 340,000 people worldwide

May 24, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

'A Sad Mood': Muslim Doctor in Malaysia Spends Eid in Hospital Amid Pandemic

Eid has become a more somber affair for the hospital's many Muslim staff, amid a pandemic, said Malaysian doctor

May 24, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

For World's Largest Muslim Country, a Virus-Disrupted And Bittersweet Eid

Eid is traditionally a raucous three-day celebration in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Indonesia

May 24, 2020

By Reuters

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Australia PM Pushes Jobs, Victoria to Resume Tourism as Virus Eases

Victoria said it would relax travel restrictions to boost tourism in its bushfire-struck towns, a key contributor to the southern state's coffers

May 24, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

China Tells U.S. to Stop Wasting Time in Coronavirus Battle

The U.S. and China have also clashed over Hong Kong, human rights, trade, and America's support for Chinese-claimed Taiwan

May 24, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Hong Kong: Police Fires Tear Gas as Hundreds Gather Against Beijing's National Security Law

The National Security Legislation for Hong Kong will ban sedition, secession, subversion, terrorist activities and foreign influence in the city's affairs

May 24, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Wang Yanyi, Director of Wuhan Institute of Virology

Director of the Controversial Wuhan Lab Bust Coronavirus Conspiracies; Calls for Scientific Study

Wang Yanyi, Director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology Cited Scientific Facts to Bust Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories Saying, The Pathogen Originated From China's Lab

May 24, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

North Korea Executes Couple for Trying to Flee to South Korea Amid Covid-19 Emergency

The couple was caught by the border guards, tortured into confessing attempted defection and immediately executed without any trial.

May 24, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

Kim Jong Un Reappears, Vows to Boost Nuclear Capability of North Korea

Attending military meeting is Kim Jong Un's first public appearance in three weeks. Country decides to increase firepower strike ability of the artillery pieces.

May 24, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

End of COVID-19: Singapore Scientists Reveal When the World Would be Coronavirus-Free

Singapore university scientists have found that before the 2020 U.S. Presidential election the country will be Coronavirus free

May 24, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Amazon, Microsoft and Google Are Still Providing Services to Blacklisted Chinese Surveillance Firms

Big tech giants in the U.S. are still providing essential web services to 13 out of 18 of the world's most controversial surveillance companies to keep them online

May 23, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Facebook Huawei Cybersecurity