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Chinese Guards Rape Uighur Women in Xinjiang Camps Using Electrified Stick: Report

A new report by BBC revealed horrific details about Xinjiang camps for Uighurs in China.

Feb 3, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

19-Year-Old in ICU After Developing Myocarditis Following Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine 2nd Dose

The 19-year-old in Israel had no underlying health issue prior to the incident which happened after he took his second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Feb 3, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Did Myanmar Military Stage Coup Over Use of Fraudulent Dominion Voting Machines?

Myanmar's military seized power on Monday, Feb. 1. in a coup against the democratically elected National League for Democracy Party and its leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi.

Feb 3, 2021

By Manthan C.

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's Son-in-Law, Nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Jared Kushner and Avi Berkowitz were nominated by Alan Dershowitz for their role in the "Abraham Accords".

Feb 1, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Myanmar's State Councellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Military Seizes Power in Coup and Detains Aung San Suu Kyi; End of Democracy in Myanmar?

The country's power has been transferred to commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing because of "election fraud."

Feb 1, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Who Is Ali Mutairi? Iran Executes Another Athlete After Months of Severe Torture

Ali Mutairi, a boxer and professional coach from Ahwaz, was arrested in 2018 and brutally tortured before being executed on murder charges.

Jan 31, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

China's BGI Sold Millions of Covid Test Kits Globally; Report Says it Has Deep Ties With Chinese Military

Intelligence officials in the US issued warnings not to share health data with BGI as there is suspicion that the Chinese are trying to collect DNA data.

Jan 31, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

5 things women are still banned from doing in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Woman Allegedly Murdered by Brothers For Using Snapchat, Reports Say

The woman went missing last Monday and her body was later reportedly found buried in the desert, according to reports.

Jan 30, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Mount Merapi volcano spews ash as seen from Kali Tengah

Indonesia's Mount Merapi Erupts with River of Lava and Searing Gas Clouds

This was the longest lava flow of Mount Merapi since the local authorities raised the danger level of the volcano in November 2020.

Jan 27, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

China Is Using Anal Swabs to Detect More Coronavirus Cases

Since the anal swab method is not widely accepted, the test is now only required for the "key populations", especially those who are in quarantine.

Jan 27, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

China Wants People to Doubt Pfizer Vaccine; CCP Targets US by Pushing Coronavirus Origin Theories

According to experts, the conspiracy theories about Coronavirus origin and doubts on the Western vaccines can pose a risk to public health.

Jan 25, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

MH370 Was Shot Down in 'Diversion Operation' to Possibly Cover Up Illicit Goods, New Book Claims

According to a French journalist, 4.5 tonnes of fresh mangosteen fruits could have been used to cover up goods such as "rhino horns or "elephant tusks" on board.

Jan 25, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane