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South Korea Rejects US Extradition Request of Son Jong Woo, Operator of Child Pornography Site

Netizens have launched multiple petitions to extradite him to the U.S. since the court's decision came out

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Harry Potter Author JK Rowling a Threat to LGBT People, Says Transgender Model Munroe Bergdorf

On Sunday, JK Rowling shared a long Twitter thread and expressed her concern over the "new kind of conversion therapy for young gay people"

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Iranian Lawmakers Sign Motion to Summon President Rouhani; Possibility of Impeachment Looms Large

120 lawmakers of the 290 strong Islamic Consultative Assembly or the Iranian Majles signed the motion to question the president

Jul 6, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Singapore GE2020: Netizens Lash Out at PAP for Demanding Explanation from WP on Raeesah Khan

PAP issued a statement on Monday demanding Workers' Party to clear its stand on Raeesah Khan and her comments that were under police investigation

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Secures 2nd Term After Resounding Poll Victory

The 67-year-old incumbent was pitted against a slew of lesser-known candidates in a campaign overshadowed by the pandemic.

Jul 6, 2020

By IANS

Anti-Fake News Law Boon or Bane in Singapore GE2020?

While many in the opposition in Singapore believe it stifles their voice, political analyst Eugene Tan says it is an important law to curb misinformation

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Fake news

Indian Customs Seizes 30 Kg Gold Smuggled in Diplomatic Bags Addressed to UAE Consulate

The UAE consulate in India has denied any knowledge of the smuggled gold but officials believe there was insider help in carrying out the operation.

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

'Coronavirus Came From Wuhan Lab' Is Not a Conspiracy Theory, Says Former MI6 Chief

The closest known match to the SARS-CoV-2 strain was found 7 years ago by Chinese scientists

Jul 6, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Who is Stephen Cooper? New Yorker in Famous 9/11 Photo Dies From Coronavirus

Stephen Cooper, who was clicked by AP photographer Suzanne Plunkett, was delivering documents near the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11.

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Democracy Activists' Books Unavailable in Hong Kong Public Libraries After New Security Law

The national-security law has been criticized by many experts who fear it would be used to stifle dissent and undermine freedoms of Hong Kong

Jul 5, 2020

By Reuters

Bali Conducts Mass Prayers for Reopening from Coronavirus Lockdown

Over a thousand people attended prayer at Besakih Hindu temple in the town of Karangasem on Sunday, July 5

Jul 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

UAE Restructures Government, Seeking More Agility As It Deals With Covid-19 Impact

UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum announced the restructuring of the government via Twitter

Jul 5, 2020

By Reuters

UK Health Minister Hails Responsible Behavior After English Pubs Reopen

The UK have been setting their own timetables for easing restrictions, with Wales and Scotland easing restrictions more slowly

Jul 5, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Singapore GE2020: WP's Raeesah Khan Apologizes for Alleged Comments on Race, Religion

Raeesah Khan, a social activist, is WP's youngest candidate and is contesting from Sengkang GRC in the upcoming GE2020

Jul 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Mainland China Confirms 8 New Coronavirus Cases, 2 in Beijing

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting people in more than 170 nations

Jul 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

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