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Chinese Official Suggests Hong Kong Should 'Behave' To Keep High Autonomy Beyond 2047

A "One Country, Two Systems" agreement gave it rights and freedoms unavailable in mainland China for at least for 50 years

Jun 8, 2020

By Reuters

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives for the National Day parade along Marina Bay in Singapore August 9, 2018

Singapore General Elections in July? New Measures Announced During Coronavirus Pandemic

Elections Department Singapore to introduce time-band, queue watch to reduce contacts if polling is conducted early

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

What Caused Mysterious Sight in Singapore Sky Twice in One Week?

Mysterious rainbow cloud spotted in Singapore sky is actually a natural phenomenon called iridescent cloud formation.

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

New York Sets Up 15 Coronavirus Testing Centers for George Floyd Protesters, as City Poised for Reopening

New York City, which was under lockdown for more than two months, will also conduct 35,000 tests every day to monitor reopening progress

Jun 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Future of Asia: In US-China Crossfire, Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong Stresses on Self-Reliance

In the post-COVID-19 world, growing tensions between China and the U.S., Singapore will need to avoid taking a side

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Police Doctor Treating COVID-19 Patients in the Philippines Dies due to Toxic Disinfectant

A police doctor serving as a medical frontliner in the Philippines died after being sprayed with toxic disinfectant.

Jun 8, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Coronavirus

Israel Slammed For Deporting Worshipers From Al-Aqsa

Palestine slammed Israel for issuing deportation orders for Palestinian worshipers from the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem

Jun 8, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Dubai's Billionaire Ruler Receives Over £400,000 in European Union Farming Subsidies

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, one of the world's richest men, received the EU farming subsidies for his properties in the United Kingdom.

Jun 8, 2020

By Manthan C.

China Runs Full Blown War Propaganda Against India Over Ladakh

China is threatening India as troops of both sides remain locked in a face-off along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh

Jun 8, 2020

By IANS

Factory Forced to Discard Nasal Swabs Made During Trump's Visit, Twitter Fumes Over Photo-Op

Many US states are facing a shortage of nasal swabs hampering COVID-19 testing

Jun 7, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

Japan Declines to Join US And Others in Condemning China for Hong Kong Security Law: Report

Japan said the nation was "seriously concerned" about the move, which observers fear could endanger Hong Kong's special autonomy and freedoms

Jun 7, 2020

By Reuters

Beijing Claims to Cure 92% Coronavirus Cases Using Traditional Chinese Medicine

The White Paper claims the first case was discovered on December 27, while the human-to-human transmission was identified in January.

Jun 7, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

US Senator Scott Claims China Is Trying to Sabotage Vaccine Development

The US senator Scott has declined to give details about the evidence but said it had come through the intelligence community

Jun 7, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Russian Hiring of Syrians to fight in Libya Accelerated in May, Reveals Report

Reports revealed that private military contractor Wagner Group is conducting the hiring with Russian army supervision

Jun 7, 2020

By Reuters

Thailand Holds Zoom Call to Protest for the Black Lives Matter Movement

The protesters joined in the online demonstration against racism raising their voices for justice of George Floyd

Jun 7, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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