Asia Pacific

Leaked Wuhan Files Reiterate How China Mishandled Coronavirus Cases Initially

The internal documents from Hubei Provincial CDC revealed local authorities under-reporting new Coronavirus cases and lacked the urgency to address the situation

Dec 1, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Beating Facial Recognition: Japanese Store Wants to Purchase 'Face' to Turn It into Super-Realistic Mask

As part of the 'That Face' project, Tokyo-based Kamenya Omote is paying to collect face data and turn them into 3D-printed masks with an incredible level of details

Nov 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

China Refuses to Apologize Over FAKE Image of Australian Solider Killing Afghan Child

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lijian Zhao tweeted an altered image of an Australian soldier with a bloodied knife slitting the throat of an Afghan child.

Nov 30, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Medicine That Can Kill Coronavirus in One Hour Makes Rounds; Here is a Fact Check

Baseless messages claiming cure for coronavirus are making rounds on social media in Malaysia.

Nov 30, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

Indonesia's Mount Ili Erupts on Sunday Triggering Flight Warning, Closure of Local Airport

After Indonesia's Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted on Sunday authorities raised the volcano's alert status to its second-heist level

Nov 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus Devastates Tourism-Dependent Monkeys in Thailand, British Musician Plays Music to Keep Them Calm

Coronavirus pandemic has drastically affected Thailand's economy, as the country's revenue is largely dependent on tourism

Nov 29, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Coronavirus

30 days Without Coronavirus Positive Cases, Australian State of Victoria Sets Example

Australia has recorded more than 27,800 coronavirus positive cases and 900 deaths, while there are no positive cases in Victoria in the last 30 days

Nov 29, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Coronavirus

COVID-19: Top German Virologist Says New Coronavirus Not From Wuhan

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent time infecting more than 61.7 million people worldwide

Nov 28, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

This Australian Woman Can See 100 Million Colors Thanks to Her Rare Condition

The woman believes that more scientists study the rare condition, the more they will understand about visual processing

Nov 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus: Japanese Firm Develops Unique Mask That is Non-Slippery and Earless

The new masks, developed by Bisen Co. come in four sizes and 18 colors, while the cost for each piece is about $5.75

Nov 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Europe's Cartoon Row Beheading Forces Singapore to Launch Intense Investigation Including Migrants

Singapore deports 16 foreigners for inciting communal unrest including one Bangladeshi who funded terrorists and wanted to carry out attacks back home

Nov 24, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Xi Jinping Pitches for QR Code to Monitor Coronavirus Among International Travelers; Will G20 Agree?

During the virtual G20 summit, China's President proposed a global health passport to enable safe cross-border traveling and easier contact tracing

Nov 23, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus Cybersecurity

Kim Han Sol, Kim Jong Un's Nephew Is in Protective Custody of CIA After Father's Assassination

It is reported that CIA agents tried to intercept Kim Han Sol in Tapei and then he was taken into protective custody where he remains hidden

Nov 23, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Filipino Student Wins James Dyson Award for His Unique Solar Windows That Can Produce Electricity

Called AuREUS, Carvey Ehren Maigue's invention is made from rotten fruits and vegetables that can be applied on windows and walls to produce electricity up to 48 percent

Nov 23, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Scientists Find Coronavirus Strain in Japan and Cambodia Closely Related to SARS-CoV-2

Scientists believe that if these newly found viruses are close relatives of the pandemic virus then there is a possibility to find the origin of novel Coronavirus

Nov 23, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

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