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US Cracks Whip on 4 More Chinese Media Outlets as 'Foreign Diplomatic Missions'; What's Next?

The Global Times, China Central Television (CCTN), China News Service and the People's Daily were added to the list of foreign missions

Jun 23, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

'Extraction' Producer David Guillod Arrested And Charged with Rape, Sexual Assault and Kidnap

A warrant was issued for Guillod's arrest earlier this month after three years of investigation. He surrendered on Monday.

Jun 23, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Netflix

Anastasia Tropitsel: Russian Teen Millionaire Dies in Fatal Bike Crash, Video Shows Final Moments

The 18-year-old Instagram influencer, who died in the accident in Bali was from Russia and became a millionaire at the age of 15.

Jun 23, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

China dog-meat festival: Protesters deliver big petition to stop the festival

China Dog Meat Festival: Yulin Annual Event Begins as People Flock Market Despite Coronavirus Fears

Dogs' throats are slit in front of customers and many dogs are reportedly beaten up, some even burnt or boiled.

Jun 22, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

Singapore Doctor, Who Fractured Girlfriend's Face for Refusing Sex, Sentenced to Jail

Doctor Clarence Teo Shun Jie was handed over three years of jail time for his deeds that left her in the hospital for 20 days

Jun 22, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore crime

North Korea Reinstalling Propaganda Loudspeakers Along Border as Tension Rises

North Korea has been detected setting up loudspeakers again in multiple places inside the Demilitarized Zone.

Jun 22, 2020

By IANS

Israeli Firm Sonovia Claims 99% Success for ts Special Coronavirus Masks After Lab Test in China

Sonovia is conducting a pilot at Adler Plastic in Italy to use its fabric in vehicles and public transport and is selling its masks online to retail consumers

Jun 22, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

As Great Firewall Looms Large, Hong Kong Residents Rush to Delete Internet History

The impending national security law that Beijing is about to impose on Hong Kong triggered concerns over censorship and surveillance similar to mainland China

Jun 22, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Facebook

Cop Accused of Killing George Floyd Goes Out to Buy Food; ''Go Back to Jail,' Says Furious Shopper

The video was shot by a shopper who identified J. Alexander Keung, who is charged with abetting second-degree murder of George Floyd.

Jun 22, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus Is a 'Product' of CCP, says White House Official After Beijing Suspends US poultry Imports

China suspends US poultry imports from COVID-19-affected business firm Tyson Inc, an Arkansas-based meat processor

Jun 22, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

NYPD Suspends Officer Without Pay for Using Banned Chokehold; Video Goes Viral

The video shows at least four officers positioned above the man, trying to restrain and handcuff him with one appearing to put him in a chokehold.

Jun 22, 2020

By R. Ghosh

What is Ninja Bomb? US Hellfire Missile armed with swords Killed Top ISIS, Al Qaeda bosses in Syria

The R9X, or flying Ginsu kills a selected target with 6 blades. To the targeted person, it's as if a speeding anvil fell from the sky.

Jun 22, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Hong Kong Lawyers Alarmed at Plans for Judges in National Security Trials

Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, will also have the power to appoint judges to hear cases under the national Security law

Jun 21, 2020

By Reuters

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Territorial Clash Over Islands Between China and Japan Could Trigger New Political Tension in Asia

Since mid-April, Japan has spotted regular Chinese governments ships near the waters of the disputed Senkaku/ Diaoyu islands

Jun 21, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Adult Film Star Johnny Sins Congratulates Graduating NUS Students

A Facebook user claims to have requested the American popular adult film star to congratulate his friends

Jun 21, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

NUS

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