Asia Pacific

Singapore GE2020: Netizens Lash Out at PAP for Demanding Explanation from WP on Raeesah Khan

PAP issued a statement on Monday demanding Workers' Party to clear its stand on Raeesah Khan and her comments that were under police investigation

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Secures 2nd Term After Resounding Poll Victory

The 67-year-old incumbent was pitted against a slew of lesser-known candidates in a campaign overshadowed by the pandemic.

Jul 6, 2020

By IANS

Anti-Fake News Law Boon or Bane in Singapore GE2020?

While many in the opposition in Singapore believe it stifles their voice, political analyst Eugene Tan says it is an important law to curb misinformation

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Fake news

Indian Customs Seizes 30 Kg Gold Smuggled in Diplomatic Bags Addressed to UAE Consulate

The UAE consulate in India has denied any knowledge of the smuggled gold but officials believe there was insider help in carrying out the operation.

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

'Coronavirus Came From Wuhan Lab' Is Not a Conspiracy Theory, Says Former MI6 Chief

The closest known match to the SARS-CoV-2 strain was found 7 years ago by Chinese scientists

Jul 6, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Australia Closes State Border For First Time in 100 Years After COVID-19 Spike

The border between Victoria and New South Wales of Australia has been shut for an indefinite period to contain the outbreak of coronavirus.

Jul 6, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Who is Stephen Cooper? New Yorker in Famous 9/11 Photo Dies From Coronavirus

Stephen Cooper, who was clicked by AP photographer Suzanne Plunkett, was delivering documents near the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11.

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Democracy Activists' Books Unavailable in Hong Kong Public Libraries After New Security Law

The national-security law has been criticized by many experts who fear it would be used to stifle dissent and undermine freedoms of Hong Kong

Jul 5, 2020

By Reuters

Bali Conducts Mass Prayers for Reopening from Coronavirus Lockdown

Over a thousand people attended prayer at Besakih Hindu temple in the town of Karangasem on Sunday, July 5

Jul 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Singapore GE2020: WP's Raeesah Khan Apologizes for Alleged Comments on Race, Religion

Raeesah Khan, a social activist, is WP's youngest candidate and is contesting from Sengkang GRC in the upcoming GE2020

Jul 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Mainland China Confirms 8 New Coronavirus Cases, 2 in Beijing

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

Jul 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore GE2020: What Is NCMP Scheme? Opposition Believes It's A 'Ploy' to Entice Voters

Over the years, the number of NCMPs has increased to 12 but opposition denounces it as a PAP move to lure Singaporeans into voting for their candidates

Jul 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Labor's Kristy McBain Claims Win in Close Australia By-Election

Kristy McBain's apparent victory shows that a recent rebound in the prime minister's approval ratings has not decisively translated into votes

Jul 5, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Launches Election Campaign With Promises of Jobs, Financing

New Zealand's early and hard coronavirus curbs that paralyzed economic activity have put the country in a technical recession for the first time in a decade

Jul 5, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Strong typhoon expected to hit on northeast Japan

Japan Braces for Return of Torrential Southern Rains That Killed 16

Television broadcast images of overturned cars, people shoveling mud from their homes and the military rescuing the residents who are stranded in boats

Jul 5, 2020

By Reuters

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