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Cautious WHO Says Coronavirus Can Be Airborne Indoors and Changes Stand on Asymptomatics Spreading it

The WHO brief also looks at the possibilities for the virus transmission from mother to child and through contact with urine, feces and blood

Jul 10, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Man Who Killed and Dumped Texas Woman Hired Her to Shoot Porn with Wife, Say Authorities

Jeffery Rogers had hired Traci Leigh Jones to film pornography along with his wife but killed her when he felt he would be exposed.

Jul 10, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon Reportedly Found Dead After He Went Missing, Suicide Suspected

Park Won-soon was also reportedly under consideration as a potential candidate for president in the 2022 elections

Jul 9, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Police Identify Bodies of Couple Discovered by Teenagers in Suitcase While Making TikTok Video

The two victims are a 35-year-old mother-of-four Jessica Lewis and her boyfriend, 27-year-old Austin 'Cash' Wenner.

Jul 9, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Singapore GE2020: From Time Band to Constituency and Booths, Here is All About July 10 Election

People can check the status of the queue online, allowed to vote at specific time mentioned in the time-band. Here is all you need to know about July 10 general election in Singapore.

Jul 9, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

China Will Be Able to Destroy Every Satellite in Space, Warned Top US official Years Ago

The US continuously looks to ensure its space systems are safe and resilient against emerging space threats

Jul 9, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Satellite Images Show Previously Undeclared North Korean Nuclear Facility

According to military sources, there are presumed to be several unknown facilities in North Korea suspected to be linked to nuclear and missile activities.

Jul 9, 2020

By IANS

Bubonic Plague: China Closes Tourist Spots in Inner Mongolia to Prevent Another Outbreak

China has shut down several tourist spots after a bubonic plague case was identified in the Inner Mongolia region

Jul 9, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Strike for Black Lives: Thousands of US Workers to Paralyze Services in July 20 Walkout

The strikers want the government and corporations to declare unequivocally that 'Black lives matter.'

Jul 9, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Google Shuts Down Cloud Project for China, Says no Plan to Offer Services There

Google's cloud project aimed to provide services to customers and regulatory bodies around the world.

Jul 9, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Australia Suspends Hong Kong Extradition Agreement in Head-On China Snub

Hong Kongers on temporary work visas in Australia would be eligible to extend these for 5 years and later apply for permanent residency.

Jul 9, 2020

By Reuters

RIP Alex Pullin: Olympian and Two-Time World Champion Snowboarder Dies While Spearfishing

Alex Pullin's body was discovered floating underwater by a snorkeler at an artificial reef off the coast of Australia on Wednesday morning

Jul 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Not China Virus but Stephen King Calls Coronavirus An 'American Virus'; Beijing Diplomat Shares it Quickly

After Stephen King tweeted his response, Chinese diplomat Hua Chunying shared the image of the tweet

Jul 8, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

After Backlash, Xiaxue Deletes Racist Posts; Says Past Sexual Abuse Motivated Them

Singapore's popular social media influencer was targeted by netizens for her posts of racist nature and launched an online petition to punish her

Jul 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

FBI Chief Slams China for Espionage Threats Against US, Warns of Chinese Hacking Activities

Among 5,000 active FBI counterintelligence cases in the US, about half are related to China, said Christopher Wray

Jul 8, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity Coronavirus

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