World Latest News

Undaunted by 'Sputnik V' Row, Russia Working on Second Covid-19 Vaccine For Approval in October

Even though there are still concerns about the effect of Sputnik V, Russia's Deputy PM said the country is preparing to approve Vector virology institute's vaccine

Aug 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

EXPLAINED: How HSBC is Caught in The US-China Bare-Knuckle Fight Over Hong Kong

The US has severely criticized the UK-headquartered HSBC for freezing the accounts of many Hong Kong customers.

Aug 27, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Florida White Woman Slaps Black Child for Accidentally Bumping Go Kart; Uses Racial Slur

After slapping the boy Haley Zager told an employee of the park that the 'f**king n***er hit me in the back'.

Aug 27, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Libya's Eastern-based Army Accused of Killings and Arrests in Sirte

The eastern-based army said that Serra's initiative was merely "media marketing", accusing the UN-backed government of preparing to attack its units in Sirte

Aug 27, 2020

By IANS

Singapore Catfishing: Woman Exposes Man Who Impersonated Actor Desmond Tan on Instagram

The impersonator began the conversation with the woman on Instagram and later messaged her via WhatsApp from a US number

Aug 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Celebrity news

Kim Jong Un's Sister Kim Yo-Jong Missing? What Happened to North Korea's Next Leader?

Kim Yo-Jong appears to have missed several important meetings in North Korea in recent weeks, triggering speculation.

Aug 27, 2020

By Viraj Mahajan

Kyle Rittenhouse: Illinois Teenager Arrested for Killing Two People During Kenosha Shooting [VIDEO]

Police not only didn't arrest Rittenhouse at the scene, but failed to identify him and allowed him to walk out of the scene with his gun.

Aug 27, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Mysterious Chinese Space Station in Argentina Raises Eyebrows in US

Experts have raised concerns over how this Chinese space station in Argentina will be used by Beijing

Aug 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Nasa Space

Three Men Arrested in Japan on Suspicion of Coronavirus Relief Fraud

The arrests follow a string of scandals involving government payouts for businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Myanmar Closes Schools After Biggest Daily Spike in Coronavirus Cases

The deadly novel virus resurfaced in Myanmar on August 16 after a month without community transmission, with the majority of those cases in Sittwe

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Chinese Propaganda? Textbook Used in Victorian Schools Recalled After Found Misleading

The controversial book includes some sections that experts believe are 'straight out of the party playbook'

Aug 26, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

China Sees Red in Islamic Weddings of Uighur Muslims, Banned Over A Year Ago, Says Report

The authorities reportedly told the residents they were denied permission to hold the wedding ceremonies because it was "dangerous for stability."

Aug 26, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Over 70 Die After Flash Floods Hit Afghanistan

Rescuers searched through mud throughout the day for bodies, with the confirmed death toll at 72, and at least 90 injured, according to the latest reports

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Chinese Province Bans Shrimp From Ecuador to Contain Spread of Coronavirus

The notice from the provincial State Administration for Market Regulation comes after COVID-19 got detected on the inner wall of containers containing imported Ecuadorean shrimp

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Going to Consult With Doctors Before Friday News Conference: Reports

The consultations with the doctors on Friday could involve another visit to the hospital or may be carried out by phone, according to reports

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Prev 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 Next