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Business

Gold holds steady amid virus worries, stronger dollar weighs

Spot gold was steady at $1,648.84 per ounce by 0406 GMT, as it rose to its highest since March 10 on Tuesday at $1,671.40

Apr 8, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Germany reports spike in new Coronavirus cases as death toll reaches 1,861: Report

The coronavirus outbreak has created a major stir around the world as it has infected over 1,400,000 people worldwide

Apr 8, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

New Zealand PM optimistic about Coronavirus with the decrease in new cases

The coronavirus outbreak has created a major stir around the world claiming the lives of over 70,000 worldwide

Apr 8, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Society

Trump calls WHO China-centric, blames it for bad advice during initial stage of Coronavirus outbreak

Donald Trump said WHO "really blew it' on Coronavirus and criticised for the advice the agency had given considering the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 8, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Health

Iran: 600 dead, nearly 3,000 hospitalized after drinking neat alcohol mistaking it would cure coronavirus

Iran is the hardest-hit by the coronavirus in the Middle East, infecting 62,589 people and killing 3,872

Apr 8, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

World's worst maintenance project? Section of China's Great Wall smeared with cement

Society

Great Wall of China defaced on re-opening day, video of misbehaving tourist goes viral

Officials in China are planning to release a tourist "blacklist" to shame visitors caught intentionally causing damage to the Great Wall of China.

Apr 8, 2020

By Manthan C.

Society

China's Wuhan lockdown ends, but local coronavirus cases rise across country

The capital of Hubei province, Wuhan, which is the initial epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak, saw just three new confirmed infections in the past 21 days

Apr 8, 2020

By Reuters

Health

UK PM Johnson, battling coronavirus, set for second night in intensive care

Boris Johnson is receiving oxygen support but is stable, in good spirits and breathing without assistance

Apr 8, 2020

By Reuters

Health

COVID 19 patients with no previous heart condition are dying of cardiac damage after contracting coronavirus: Study

A critical finding is that even those without previous heart conditions are dying of cardiac damage after contracting coronavirus

Apr 8, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Business

Sex toy sales surge in Denmark, US as more people stay home amid coronavirus

A study says that one in every four Americans was using sex toys more often after going into quarantine following the coronavirus outbreak

Apr 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Business

Global airlines could lose 25 million jobs; cannot afford refunds amid coronavirus, says IATA

The IATA said that refunds won't be viable for airlines as they are already cash strapped. Instead, government should come forward and bail them out

Apr 7, 2020

By R. Ghosh

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Entertainment

Megan Thee Stallion performs viral 'Savage Challenge' in lingerie as celebrities in lockdown participate in the trending challenge

Megan Thee Stallion's song Savage was released in March this year

Apr 7, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Science

The novel Coronavirus is mutating slower than seasonal flu virus, as per data

Novel coronavirus is mutating at the rate of less than 25 mutations per year, while seasonal flu is mutating at the rate of 50 mutations per year

Apr 7, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Society

Paris tightens rules by banning cycling and exercising during Coronavirus lockdown

Authorities in Paris have banned jogging and exercising between 10 am to 7 pm, cycling for exercise have been banned totally

Apr 7, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

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Society

Why did this person put up world's tallest statue for sale in India amid Covid-19 crisis?

The person was apparently taking a dig at the Indian authorities over non-availability of enough protective gear in the fight against coronavirus

Apr 7, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Society

Middle East still has chance to scale up coronavirus response - WHO

The WHO has confirmed more than 77,000 cases and almost 4,000 deaths in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Apr 7, 2020

By Reuters

Crime

Deepfake videos a new threat to fight misinformation and fake news regarding Coronavirus

Here is why deepfake videos are a real danger in terms of fighting misinformation regarding coronavirus

Apr 7, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Fake news

Football

Players union of Portugal slams 'opportunist' furloughs amid Coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus outbreak has created a major stir around the world infecting over one million people

Apr 7, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Football

The financial fair play should continue during the Coronavirus pandemic: La Liga Chief

The coronavirus outbreak has halted the sporting events around the world in recent times and has caused devastation in the world

Apr 7, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

Amazon worker got fired after he planned protest against the company alleging it lied

Chris Smalls got fired from Amazon after he announced a protest against the company alleging it lied

Apr 7, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

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