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Shanghai New Year 2020 spectacular was pre-recorded

The company behind the display revealed that footage broadcast around the world was actually from a practice run on December 28

Jan 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

As death toll rises, Indonesia turns to cloud seeding for respite from torrential rains

The country's disaster mitigation agency said that as of Friday, the death toll in Jakarta and surrounding areas rose to 43

Jan 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Four people dies in helicopter crash at Papua, Indonesia

Taiwan's military chief among eight dead in helicopter crash

The main portion of the helicopter lay in a northern forest wreathed in mist, its blades shattered, as many rescuers combed the wreck for survivors, as per the images shared

Jan 2, 2020

By Reuters

New Zealand's glaciers turn brown due to Australian bushfire smoke

Smoke, ash and dust emitted from Australian bushfires has turned neighbouring New Zealand's glaciers, brown, with a potential to accelerate their melting

Jan 2, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Australia orders more evacuations as bushfire toll reaches 17

The firefighters asked the tourists to leave from the southern coast of NSW so that it does not get too late

Jan 2, 2020

By IANS

Man arrested for triggering violence via Telegram; 2 caught riding e-scooters on footpaths

For the first day of the year 2020, LTA implemented zero-tolerance policy and then arrested 2 men for riding e-scooter on footpaths

Jan 2, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

India approves third moon mission, months after landing failure

India has approved its third lunar mission months after its last one failed to successfully land on the moon, its space agency said on Wednesday

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

Ghosn flight prompts talk of more curbs in Japan's strict justice system

Carlos Ghosn's daring flight from Japan, where he was awaiting trial on charges of financial wrongdoing, has revived global criticism of the nation's "hostage justice"

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

China's central bank says economic growth resilient despite large pressure

China's central bank said on Wednesday that economic growth remains resilient despite relatively large downward pressure and mounting external uncertainty

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

Indonesia rejects China's claims over South China Sea

Geng Shuang stated that China had sovereignty over the Spratly Islands and their waters and that both China and Indonesia have 'normal' fishing activities there

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

Tear gas fired at Hong Kong new year's mass march as protesters vow to keep fighting

A march drawing tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on New Year's Day spiralled into chaotic scenes

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

Tensions rise as Kim Jong Un talks about a 'new strategic' weapon from North Korea

On Tuesday North Korean leader announced that they will be abandoning the suspension of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile testing

Jan 1, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Indonesia: Capital city flooded after heavy rain

Floods in Indonesia's capital kill nine, force thousands to evacuate

Most of the deaths were due to hypothermia, though one teenager died after getting electrocuted by a power line, as per reports

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

Sri Lankan leaders determined to make 2020 'Year of Prosperity'

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the island country also aimed at strengthening its economy in the New Year

Jan 1, 2020

By IANS

Seven dead, over 200 homes destroyed in Australia fires

Lots of people still remain in fire-hit areas - in one town, police dropped off 1.6 tonnes of drinking water by boat

Jan 1, 2020

By IANS

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