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5 Candidates to Watch Out For in Singapore GE2020

While it will be the first real test for Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat, from the opposition, Pritam Singh, Dr Tan Cheng Bock, Jamus Lim and Paul Tambyah have impressed the voters

Jul 3, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

NUS

Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Faces Assault Charges after Kicking Inmate in Head

The accused, Sgt. Jesse Franklin, has been working with the department for 14 years.

Jul 3, 2020

By R. Ghosh

What is IR655? 31 Years Since US Navy Shot Down Iranian Plane killing 290 passengers

On 3 July 1988, US Navy Shot Down Flight Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 on board including 66 children.

Jul 3, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Philippines Frees Over 15,000 Prisoners Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The DILG also mentioned that the 135 jail personnel have also been infected but 90 of them have recovered

Jul 2, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

This Dangerous Chinese Hackers Group and a Defense Contractor Are Connected, Reveals New Finding

Researchers at a global security firm established a link between APT15 malware and Tianhe Defense Technology, a Chinese defense contractor

Jul 2, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

Frustrated Amazon Driver Quits Job on Twitter, Ditches Loaded Delivery Van with Keys in Ignition

Amazon hasn't taken the incident lightly and has said that it will investigate the matter and take necessary action.

Jul 2, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Amazon prime

Thailand Is Going to Ban Online Alcohol Sales to Curb Underage Drinking

Thailand confirmed six new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, all imported from abroad, marking 38 successive days without any domestic transmission

Jul 2, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore GE2020: WP's Jamus Lim Wins Hearts Post Debate; Fans Amazed by His Degrees, Vocabulary

Workers' Party's Jamus Lim is the talk of the town after he fared better than PAP's Vivian Balakrishnan in the national debate.

Jul 2, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

China Urges Increase in Coronavirus Testing Capacity to be Prepared for Potential COVID-19 Outbreaks

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

Jul 2, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Will a Little-Known Chinese Biotech Firm Beat Global Behemoths in Coronavirus Vaccine Race?

Chinese company CanSino is giving pharmaceutical giants like Moderna, AstraZeneca, Gilead Sciences and Sanofi a run for their money.

Jul 2, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Hair Products from Xinjiang Seized in US on Suspicion of Made by Muslims in Chinese Labor Camps

A shipment contained 13 tons of weaves and other hair products worth $800,000 was seized by US authorities

Jul 2, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Indonesia Confirms 1,624 New Cases of Coronavirus, Biggest Jump in Daily COVID-19 Cases

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 10.7 million people globally

Jul 2, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Fact Check: Dy PM Heng Didn't Say Singapore Should Plan to Increase Its Population to 10 Million

While Heng Swee Keat was targetted for a wrong claim on Singapore's population target, Vivian Balakrishnan's debate was called 'unfair'

Jul 2, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

NUS NTU

Drug of Jihad: Italy Seizes Record $1B Worth of Contraband Made by ISIS in Syria

The tablets carried a specific logo that distinguishes it as "drug of Jihad"; police say they were for distribution across Europe.

Jul 2, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Maldives Relax Coronavirus Lockdown Restrictions on Travel and Prayers

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming more than 510,000 lives of people worldwide

Jul 1, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

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