Asia Pacific

Second Largest city of Australia Orders Lockdowns in 36 Suburbs to Contain Spread of Coronavirus

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir in recent times infecting more than 10.3 million people globally

Jun 30, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Thailand Extends Emergency Decree Till July End Amid Fears of Coronavirus Second Wave

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of over 505,000 people globally

Jun 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat

Singapore GE 2020: PAP Surprises Voters Moving Dy PM Heng to East Coast GRC from Tampines

PAP with the move wants to have a strong presence in East Coast in the absence of Lee Yi Shyan and Lim Swee Say

Jun 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Australia Boosts Cybersecurity Amid Growing Foreign Attacks

The Australian government announced the allocation of $928 million to strengthen their cybersecurity amid suspicion of meddling and espionage by foreign countries

Jun 30, 2020

By IANS

Cybersecurity

Singapore GE2020: Here's Why PM's Brother Lee Hsien Yang Won't Contest July 10 Election

The 62-year-old said that he will continue campaigning against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), led by his elder brother Lee Hsien Loong.

Jun 30, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo Jr

Infamous Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty to Series of Rapes and Murders; to Avoid Death Penalty

During interrogation, DeAngelo cryptically referred to an inner personality that had apparently forced him to commit those crimes.

Jun 30, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Hong Kong Enters Phase of Radical Changes as China Passes National Security Law

The new security law for Hong Kong, passed by China's parliament, aims to tackle subversion, terrorism, separatism and collusion with foreign forces.

Jun 30, 2020

By Reuters

New Influenza Virus with 'Pandemic Potential' Found in China, 4.4% of Population Already Infected

A new strain of flu that has the potential to trigger a global outbreak has been discovered by researchers in China. The potentially deadly virus jumped from pigs to humans.

Jun 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

A soldier stands guard next to a military helicopter

Senior Army Official Blames Poor Moral Leadership for Australian War Crimes In Afghanistan

Major-General Findlay admitted that the war crimes may have been hushed up during a private briefing to Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) soldiers in March

Jun 29, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Kim Jong Un Is Missing Again, No Celebration Marking His 4th Year As SAC Head

As observers notice that Kim Jong Un is absent for three-week period, state-run media devoted its top three pages to articles praising North Korea leader

Jun 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

West Indies Team to Sport Black Lives Matter Logo on Shirt During England Test Series

The logo is the same that is being used by all 20 Premier League football clubs since the revival of the sport earlier this month.

Jun 29, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Australian Politician Says He Is Not A Suspect In 'China probe' After Raid

The federal police searched New South Wales (NSW) state politician Shaoquett Moselmane's home and parliamentary office

Jun 29, 2020

By Reuters

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Assange's Father Calls Extradition Process 'Disgrace'

John Shipton, Julian Assange's father, urged the Australian government to mediate with the UK administration for the release of his son

Jun 29, 2020

By IANS

Singapore GE2020: PAP's Ng Ling Ling and Shawn Huang Defend Themselves In 'Trial by Internet'

PM Lee described the recent controversies surrounding PAP's new candidates as 'trial by internet' and warned against such accusations

Jun 29, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Steve Bing Wrote 'Goodbye' Letters to Children Damien and Kerkorian Before Death - Report

Damien reportedly never met Bing given that the multi-millionaire had denied being his father until a DNA test proved paternity.

Jun 29, 2020

By R. Ghosh

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