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300 DBS employees vacate MBFC office after one tests positive for coronavirus

DBS tracking staff members who came in close contact with the infected employee

Feb 12, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Is US countering the force posture from China in Taiwan?

The defense ministry in Taiwan confirmed that the US flew three planes including two bombers over the island following tensions with China

Feb 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Chess, squabbles aboard cruise ship cast away by Coronavirus fears

After being stranded in a cruiseliner because of the coronavirus the passengers are finding different ways to entertain themselves

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

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Duterte terminates Philippines troop pact, US calls move 'unfortunate'

Philippines President Duterte announced on Tuesday the termination of the decades-old pact between the US and the country

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Taiwan says it didn't need China's permission for WHO meeting

Taiwan complained that it has been unable to get timely information from the WHO and accused that China has passed incorrect information

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Chinese woman allegedly kills 2 in supermarket

China coronavirus: Woman allegedly kills 2 over a bottle of antiseptic [VIDEOS]

The Chinese woman is said to have killed two people, including a 12-year-old girl, to get the last bottle of antiseptic at a supermarket in China

Feb 12, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Afghan president says Pompeo reports progress in US-Taliban talks

US President Donald Trump has made a withdrawal of US service members from Afghanistan and an agreement with the Taliban could boost Trump's re-election prospects

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus: People spotted spitting on public places

Are these people trying to spread deadly coronavirus through THIS disgusting act? [VIDEOS]

Multiple videos allegedly from China show people spitting or spewing saliva in public places creating panic on coronavirus attack.

Feb 11, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

At least 15 Rohingya die in boat capsize in Bay of Bengal

A ship carrying around 130 people capsized in the Bay of Bengal and 15 were found dead and several missing on Tuesday

Feb 11, 2020

By Reuters

Netizens asked not to share 'how to spread Wuhan' video made by youngsters in Singapore

In the viral video, a youngster is seen tasting soft drinks and putting them back on the NTUC Fairprice supermarket shelf in Singapore.

Feb 11, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Singapore: Woman seriously injured after crows attack her

Murder of crows crowding in a Chinese street at night has left netizens all puzzled [VIDEO]

Videos on Twitter shows large sightings of crows and mosquitoes around various districts in China and people are talking about the ancient wisdom

Feb 11, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus

Taiwan again scrambles jets to intercept Chinese planes, tensions spike

China continues to challenge Taiwan and has been flying jets over the island, building further tensions in the region

Feb 10, 2020

By Reuters

Oman Air flight's emergency landing: Video by a passenger shows the captain screaming

Oman Air flight WY154 to Muscat, made an emergency landing in Turkey after the flight experienced difficulties with the cabin pressure

Feb 10, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Pork supplies, prices are affected by the Coronavirus in China: Official

Kong Liang mentioned that the coronavirus outbreak has made major disruption in the supply of vital feed and veterinary medicine

Feb 9, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

Videos show residents being locked and welded inside homes over Coronavirus outbreak in China

Video on Twitter shows that the houses and apartment blocks are being welded and chained so that people can't go outside

Feb 9, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus

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