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China's Tuber Browser App Lets Users Access Google, Facebook and Twitter Beyond Great Firewall

The browser that has been downloaded over 5 million times from Huawei's app store since its launch provides a free alternative to VPNs in mainland China.

Oct 10, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Facebook

Philippines Arrests Female Indonesian Suicide Bomber Planning Attack in Sulu

The security forces put the blame of the August 24 attack on the Abu Sayyaf armed group that is listed as a terrorist organization by the US.

Oct 10, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Chinese Virologist Claims China Intentionally Released COVID-19 and It Is More Lethal Than a Typical Bioweapon

The deadly novel virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 36.5 million people globally

Oct 9, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Nobel Rival? Along With David Attenborough, Prince William to Launch 'Earthshot Prize'

Even though the British Royals are known for animal cruelty, Prince Williams is dedicating $65 million to create the new 'Earthshot prize' for environment

Oct 9, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore Housemaid Stabs Employer 100 Times; Says She Couldn't Control Her Hands

Daryati, 28, told the court that she didn't intend to kill her employer but only wanted to scare her and take the passport as she felt homesick.

Oct 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

North Korea's Ambassador to Italy, Jo Song Gil, Who Disappeared in 2018, Has Defected to South Korea

Jo Song Gil and his wife disappeared from Rome days before he was supposed to go back to Pyongyang and there were reports that his daughter was kidnapped

Oct 7, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Silent Extinction: Giraffe Population Is Dropping Dramatically Throughout World

The Masai giraffe, which is one of the biggest giraffe species on earth, inhabitants of Kenya and Tanzania, is now on IUCN's endangered list

Oct 7, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Japan's Ancient 'Hanko' Tradition on Wane as Coronavirus Fears Grip People

In modern times, 'hanko' are used by companies to sign contracts, business transactions and even to enroll in the national pension program.

Oct 7, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Virologist Who Claimed Coronavirus Was Made in Lab by CCP Says Her Mother Has Been Detained in China

The Chinese virologist said that her mother was arrested as he spoke about the origin of the deadly virus

Oct 7, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Delivery During Coronavirus: Japan Post Goes Extra Mile, Tests Robots for Last-Mile Shipment

Following the footsteps of other countries, Japan Post testing DeliRo robots that can carry weights up to 30 kilograms and deliver packages within a kilometer radius

Oct 7, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus Artificial intelligence

Singapore's Unemployment Level Hits 16-Year High, Breaching Global Financial Crisis High

The country's unemployment level reached a record 3.4 percent in August, the highest since the middle of 2004.

Oct 7, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Why is Coronavirus Not a Problem for 600 Million Chinese Tourists Thronging Popular Tourist Spots?

China's popular tourist destinations came to life during the National Holiday as the government encouraged traveling following months of strict lockdown

Oct 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus