Asia Pacific

Was Covid-19 Predicted? Virologists' Clip From 2014 Warning About Influenza-Like Pandemic Goes Viral

In the 2014 video, World Health Organisation Professor Anne Kelso said that the virus would most likely be originated in China

Aug 10, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Typhoon Jangmi Makes Landfall In South Korea

The typhoon landed on the southern tip of Geoje Island near Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang province on Sunday

Aug 10, 2020

By IANS

US Hails Taiwan's Democracy, Sends Strong Message to Beijing with Health Secretary's Rare Visit

It was the first time in four decades that a U.S. cabinet minister visited Taiwan since cutting diplomatic ties in 1979 following UN resolution in 1971

Aug 10, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Concerns Abound Over Wuhan Labs as Satellite Images Show Their Operations Never Halted During Pandemic

The biosafety labs of Wuhan have been in the center of the Coronavirus outbreak debate since the virus hit the world

Aug 10, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

'I'll Beat the F*ing St Outta You!': Customer Yells at Store Worker When Asked to Put on Mask

The shopper claims that she was wearing a mask earlier and threatens to beat the employee up for acting like a "communist."

Aug 10, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

This Country Did Not Report New Local Coronavirus Cases for 100 Days Even Without a Lockdown Since June

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 19.6 million people worldwide

Aug 10, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Chinese Doctor Gets Fired After Recommending Protein Drink for 43 Babies Instead of Formula Milk

Huizhou city's No 2 Maternity and Childcare Hospital doctor who advised parents to give their babies protein drink was fired after an investigation

Aug 9, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Taiwan's Prized Winemaker Seeks To Restore Its Wine Culture

'I'm initiating a revolution called the Taiwan wine spirit renaissance, says Chen Chien-hao, describing his efforts to rejuvenate a tradition that has nearly died

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Australia's Victoria Confirms Deadliest Day of Coronavirus Pandemic

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world infecting more than 19.6 million people worldwide

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

Hong Kong Confirms 72 New Cases of Coronavirus

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 19.6 million people globally

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Philippines Confirms 61 New Deaths due to Coronavirus, Highest Rise in 3 Weeks

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting people in more than 170 countries

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

North Korea Brings Aid Supplies to Border Town Under Coronavirus Lockdown: Report

Kim Jong Un declared an emergency and imposed a lockdown on the small border town after a person returned to Kaesong across the highly fortified border showing COVID-19 symptoms

Aug 9, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus