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North Korea fires three projectiles into sea; China urges dialogue

South Korea's national security adviser held a video conference with the defence minister and intelligence chief to analyse the North's latest test and its intent

Mar 9, 2020

By Reuters

More Philippines mothers sell babies for money, and Facebook is an easy platform - Report

Several pages on Facebook apparently facilitate commercial adoption of children though the practice is illegal in the Philippines.

Mar 9, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

PM Najib rips into 'opposition disunity' as crucial Sarawak poll process starts

Malaysia to unveil cabinet on Monday, after new PM named amid turmoil

One of the top contenders for a ministerial position in the finance department is Mustapa Mohamed, an economist turned politician from PM Muhyiddin's party

Mar 9, 2020

By Reuters

Iran Health Ministry spokesperson shows symptoms of COVID-19; is he infected with Coronavirus? [VIDEO]

A video shared on the official Twitter handle an Iranian news channel shows Kianoush Jahanpour exhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus infection

Mar 8, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Coronavirus

Holi celebrations cancelled in Dubai due to COVID-19

Temples in Dubai cancelled their Holi celebrations to prevent spread from coronavirus and taking part in preventive measures

Mar 8, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Thailand, Malaysia bar cruise ship over COVID-19 fears

Several countries including Thailand and Malaysia banned cruise ships from entering their ports due to coronavirus fears

Mar 8, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

'Musk's comment on COVID-19 panic being 'dumb' is what's dumb'

The Tesla CEO made a controversial tweet recently regarding the coronavirus scare. According to him, the panic over coronavirus is 'dumb'

Mar 8, 2020

By IANS

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At least 6 dead, 5 in serious condition after hotel housing Coronavirus patients collapses in China

71 people were in the building when it collapsed while dozens of people are still being rescued wheras nine of them escaped immediately

Mar 8, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Coronavirus

SHOCKING: Man with COVID-19 collapses outside Iranian hospital as medical facility is full [VIDEO]

A video shared by Masih Alinejad, an Iranian Journalist, on her Twitter account, shows collapsed man outside a hospital in Tehran

Mar 8, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Coronavirus

[Video] China hotel collapse: Building housing Coronavirus patients crumbles, 70 trapped

Eyewitnesses at the scene said that the entire structure collapsed within seconds

Mar 7, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Coronavirus

Iranian MP dies from coronavirus: Report

The death of Iran's another official due to the Novel Coronavirus outbreaks indicated that disease is spreading within state institutions

Mar 7, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Statistics of COVID-19 based on study by CCDC may help to beat fear and reduce panic

Statistics of the coronavirus related to death by age range and also recovery to date reported cases of reinfection

Mar 7, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

Italy's co-ruling democratic leader tests positive for COVID-19

The new coronavirus has created a major stir around the world in recent times as it has claimed the lives of almost 3,500 people

Mar 7, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army

North Korea accuses European nations over missile launch issue

Germany, France, Britain, Estonia and Belgium picked the topic of the latest missile firing at the UN Security Council

Mar 7, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

A woman wearing a face mask shields her face from the sun as haze shrouds Singapore

Coronavirus: From sanitary pads to vegetables, here are some brilliant face mask hacks [PHOTOS]

People have come up with multiple ideas to prevent coronavirus infection with a number of confirmed cases increasing day by day

Mar 7, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

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