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Kimia Alizade, Iran's sole female Olymics medalist, defects citing oppression

21-year old Kimia Alizadeh, bronze medalist in Taekwando at 2016 Rio Olympics, said she has left her home country for Europe

Jan 13, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Taal Volcano eruptions cause authorities to issue 'volcanic tsunami' warning

A small volcanic eruption caused by crater activity in Batangas province prompted officials to issue the warnings

Jan 13, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Video reportedly shows Iranian Guards firing at protesters condemning Ukraine plane shooting

In a desperate attempt to quell the unrest, the regime forces have begun a violent suppression. There are reports of tear gas being lobbed at the protesters

Jan 13, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

China refuses to back down even after pro-democracy Taiwan election win

Beijing said that they won't back down from Taiwan despite a pro-democracy win in the island following the elections on Saturday

Jan 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Records show an increase in the number of elephant deaths in Sri Lanka in 2019

Wild elephant deaths reaching record high in Sri Lanka, with several dying because of being poisoned

Jan 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Volcanic activity leads to evacuation of thousands in Manila

The increased activity and threat of the Taal volcano's crater has led the Philippine people from the neighborhood to be evacuated because of the possibility of an eruption

Jan 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Hong Kong protesters fete landslide election win for Taiwan's Tsai

Few of them who left the Asian financial hub after almost seven months of violent protests said they welcomed Tsai's historic win with more than 8 million votes

Jan 12, 2020

By Reuters

Why did thousands of protesters turn up for 'Run Against Dictatorship' marathon in Thailand?

Protesters rally together in Thailand for a 'Run against Dictatorship' with 13,000 marathon runners being a part of the rally

Jan 12, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Taiwan President Tsai apologises to indigenous people, promises to look after their interest

With the fear of Beijing over their territory, Taiwan reelects Tsai Ing-Wen as the President

In a landslide victory, Taiwan chose their incumbent President Tsai Ing-Wen to continue her leadership in a move to fight the Chinese incursion to the country

Jan 12, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Shinzo Abe leaves for Middle East trip amid US-Iran tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday left Tokyo for a five-day trip to the Middle East amid the Iran-US tensions

Jan 11, 2020

By IANS

China shadows Taiwan elections with 'one country, two system' propaganda

Beijing is closely watching the election in Taiwan election being held today, Saturday Jan 11, to reinforce its claim on the democratic island

Jan 11, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Iran admits it shot down Ukrainian airliner; blames human error for death of 176 passengers

The passenger plane was mistaken for a "hostile target" after it turned toward a "sensitive military center" says Iran.

Jan 11, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

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Power projection and military partnerships with US: Why Singapore needs F-35B now more than ever?

The US State Department approved the sale of 12 fifth-generation, F-35B fighter jets to Singapore on Thursday, it is awaiting the approval from the Congress

Jan 10, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Iran plane crash: Ukraine exploring sabotage theories including passenger aircraft shot down using Russian Tor missile

The Boeing 737-800 took-off from Tehran at 6:12 am on January 8 for Kyiv, and within eight minutes crashed not very far from the fence of the airport.

Jan 10, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Japan lauds US 'measured response' on Iran missile strikes

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lauded the US' decision to respond to the attacks with restraint, using economic sanctions instead of a direct military confrontation

Jan 9, 2020

By IANS

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