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Breonna Taylor Shooting: Louisville Police to Fire Officer Brett Hankison

Hankison fired 10 rounds from his service weapon, with at least 8 shots hitting Taylor that resulted in her instant death

Jun 20, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for investment after Obama pledges sanctions relief

Forget China's Censorship, People of Myanmar Don't Even Know About Coronavirus

The long-term internet shutdown in regions of Mayanmar forced people to live in dark during Coronavirus pandemic

Jun 20, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Malaysia: Seven more rotavirus cases detected in Kedah; total reaches up to 24

From Bill Gates to Freemasons, All Involved in COVID-19 Vaccine Become Targets of Conspiracy Theories on Weibo in China

As the new cases of SARS-CoV-2 continue to surge in Beijing, Chinese social media users are believing in the conspiracy theories

Jun 20, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

New York Frets as it Readies for Phase II Reopening; Will Murders and Shootings Surge Again?

There have been 38 murders and 97 incidents of shooting in the past 28 days in NYC, more than double the number compared with last year.

Jun 20, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

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Mike Pompeo Says Way US Treats Hong Kong Depends on How China Does

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged more European governments to speak out about China and see the risks of dealing with Beijing

Jun 20, 2020

By Reuters

Japan Ends Coronavirus Domestic Travel Restrictions

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

Jun 19, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore

Kim Jong Un Stokes Tensions With Eye on Distracted Donald Trump

A diplomatic source in Seoul said US officials are willing to make last-ditch efforts before the US election

Jun 19, 2020

By Reuters

Malaysia Agrees to Allow Entry For Singaporeans But Conditions Apply

Singaporeans wanting to go to Malaysia won't need to follow quarantine protocol but they should be tested before leaving

Jun 19, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Malaysia to impose tourism tax from July, not August: Minister

Malaysia Confirms 23 Coronavirus Cases in Migrants Who Were Deported From Thailand

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 8.5 million people globally

Jun 19, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Two Detained Canadians Charged With Suspected Espionage by China

While China maintains the detentions are not linked to Meng, the former diplomats and also the experts have mentioned they are being used to pressure Canada

Jun 19, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

South Korea on Alert as North Korea Gears Up With 'Secret' Military Activities

Several North Korean soldiers were spotted at guard outposts near DMZ, a day after satellite images confirmed secret naval base and submarine

Jun 19, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Trump Insists China May Have 'Intentionally' Let the Virus Spread Across the World, But Why?

While infection cases are still rising in the US, Trump continues to vouch against using masks and looks forward to his Oklahoma rally

Jun 19, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

US Announces Whopping $20M Reward for Capturing Two Rebel Colombian Drug Lords

Seuxis Hernandez-Solarte and Luciano Marin Arango have been accused of conspiring with Venezuelan cartels to smuggle drugs into the US.

Jun 19, 2020

By R. Ghosh

'It's Not Ours': Japanese Officials Deny Knowledge of Mysterious Balloon UFO Spotted in Sky

A strange white balloon-like flying object was spotted floating over the skies of northern Japan on Wednesday.

Jun 19, 2020

By Manthan C.

Award-Winning Entrepreneur Tan Wee Beng Charged with Money Laundering, North Korea Deals

The Singapore national featured in the FBI's Most Wanted List in 2018 for laundering money for North Korea

Jun 19, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore crime

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