Asia Pacific

Polytechnic Student Arrested for Racist Posts and Inciting Violence

Singapore police arrested the 19-year-old student after netizens protested against his hateful comments

Jun 9, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Whole Fish Removed From Chinese Man's Rectum After He 'Accidentally' Sat on It (Watch Video)

Data finds men insert objects in their rectum for either erotic purposes or seeking relief from hemorrhoids or constipation

Jun 9, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Chris Cuomo Caught Naked in Wife's Live Yoga Video, Twitter Calls it Publicity Stunt

The CNN anchor's wife was holding a live yoga session on Instagram when the incident took place, and a screenshot of a naked Cuomo goes viral

Jun 9, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Chinese Official Suggests Hong Kong Should 'Behave' To Keep High Autonomy Beyond 2047

A "One Country, Two Systems" agreement gave it rights and freedoms unavailable in mainland China for at least for 50 years

Jun 8, 2020

By Reuters

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives for the National Day parade along Marina Bay in Singapore August 9, 2018

Singapore General Elections in July? New Measures Announced During Coronavirus Pandemic

Elections Department Singapore to introduce time-band, queue watch to reduce contacts if polling is conducted early

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

New Zealand Declares Itself Coronavirus-free; PM Jacinda Ardern Celebrates by Dancing

New Zealand health officers say the last patient suffering from COVID-19 has recovered.

Jun 8, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

What Caused Mysterious Sight in Singapore Sky Twice in One Week?

Mysterious rainbow cloud spotted in Singapore sky is actually a natural phenomenon called iridescent cloud formation.

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

New York Sets Up 15 Coronavirus Testing Centers for George Floyd Protesters, as City Poised for Reopening

New York City, which was under lockdown for more than two months, will also conduct 35,000 tests every day to monitor reopening progress

Jun 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Future of Asia: In US-China Crossfire, Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong Stresses on Self-Reliance

In the post-COVID-19 world, growing tensions between China and the U.S., Singapore will need to avoid taking a side

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Police Doctor Treating COVID-19 Patients in the Philippines Dies due to Toxic Disinfectant

A police doctor serving as a medical frontliner in the Philippines died after being sprayed with toxic disinfectant.

Jun 8, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Coronavirus

Factory Forced to Discard Nasal Swabs Made During Trump's Visit, Twitter Fumes Over Photo-Op

Many US states are facing a shortage of nasal swabs hampering COVID-19 testing

Jun 7, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

Japan Declines to Join US And Others in Condemning China for Hong Kong Security Law: Report

Japan said the nation was "seriously concerned" about the move, which observers fear could endanger Hong Kong's special autonomy and freedoms

Jun 7, 2020

By Reuters

Beijing Claims to Cure 92% Coronavirus Cases Using Traditional Chinese Medicine

The White Paper claims the first case was discovered on December 27, while the human-to-human transmission was identified in January.

Jun 7, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

US Senator Scott Claims China Is Trying to Sabotage Vaccine Development

The US senator Scott has declined to give details about the evidence but said it had come through the intelligence community

Jun 7, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Thailand Holds Zoom Call to Protest for the Black Lives Matter Movement

The protesters joined in the online demonstration against racism raising their voices for justice of George Floyd

Jun 7, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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