Asia Pacific

Who is Zhang Zhan? Chinese Citizen Journalist Arrested After Livestreaming on Coronavirus From Wuhan

There are some citizen journalists, wanting to provide the truth on Wuhan's outbreak, were allegedly silenced by the Chinese government

Jun 24, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Porn Star 'Hedgehog' Ron Jeremy Charged with Raping, Sexually Assaulting Four Women

The alleged rape and sexual assaults took place between 2014 and 2019. If convicted, Jeremy faces punishment of up to 90 years.

Jun 24, 2020

By R. Ghosh

20 Indian soldiers killed in Galwan Valley standoff, toll may rise

56 Chinese Soldiers Killed in Galwan Valley Clash With India, Claims Viral List - Here is the Truth

The list contains the names of former senior officers of the People's Liberation Army who are long dead

Jun 24, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Ohio Police Douse Double Amputee with Pepper Spray, Remove Prosthetic Legs During BLM Protests

Columbus police claim the double amputee attacked their personnel by throwing bottles and plywood signs

Jun 24, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

North Korea Threatens 'Sensational Event' to Destroy US as Tension Grips Korean Peninsula

North Korea blames the U.S. for the renewed hostilities with South Korea and issues a fresh threat of another round of Korean war

Jun 23, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Beijing Claims Mass Coronavirus Testing to Enter 'Fast Track'

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting over 9.1 million people worldwide

Jun 23, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore PM Calls for Election on July 10 as Coronavirus Restrictions Get Relaxed

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 9.2 million people globally

Jun 23, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Philadelphia Teenager Survives Miraculously After Being Shot 17 Times

Two 15-year-old boys were seriously wounded in a shooting on Monday night that saw an exchange of more than 20 rounds of bullets.

Jun 23, 2020

By R. Ghosh

US Cracks Whip on 4 More Chinese Media Outlets as 'Foreign Diplomatic Missions'; What's Next?

The Global Times, China Central Television (CCTN), China News Service and the People's Daily were added to the list of foreign missions

Jun 23, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

'Extraction' Producer David Guillod Arrested And Charged with Rape, Sexual Assault and Kidnap

A warrant was issued for Guillod's arrest earlier this month after three years of investigation. He surrendered on Monday.

Jun 23, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Netflix

Anastasia Tropitsel: Russian Teen Millionaire Dies in Fatal Bike Crash, Video Shows Final Moments

The 18-year-old Instagram influencer, who died in the accident in Bali was from Russia and became a millionaire at the age of 15.

Jun 23, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

China dog-meat festival: Protesters deliver big petition to stop the festival

China Dog Meat Festival: Yulin Annual Event Begins as People Flock Market Despite Coronavirus Fears

Dogs' throats are slit in front of customers and many dogs are reportedly beaten up, some even burnt or boiled.

Jun 22, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

Singapore Doctor, Who Fractured Girlfriend's Face for Refusing Sex, Sentenced to Jail

Doctor Clarence Teo Shun Jie was handed over three years of jail time for his deeds that left her in the hospital for 20 days

Jun 22, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore crime

North Korea Reinstalling Propaganda Loudspeakers Along Border as Tension Rises

North Korea has been detected setting up loudspeakers again in multiple places inside the Demilitarized Zone.

Jun 22, 2020

By IANS

As Great Firewall Looms Large, Hong Kong Residents Rush to Delete Internet History

The impending national security law that Beijing is about to impose on Hong Kong triggered concerns over censorship and surveillance similar to mainland China

Jun 22, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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