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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary

Kim Jong Un paralysed? Source claims North Korean leader is physically impaired

A former North Korean diplomat claims Kim Jong Un's absence from his grandfather's birthday celebrations on April 15 suggests he's suffering from a physical ailment.

Apr 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

Wuhan lab 'most likely' source of coronavirus outbreak: US government

A US government analysis claims a Wuhan lab is the "most likely" source of the coronavirus outbreak that has evolved into a global pandemic and claimed more than 227,000 lives.

Apr 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Where is Kim Jong Un? New satellite image suggests North Korea leader is at favoured villa

The newly released satellite image showed some movements of Kim Jong Un's personal boats, indicating the current location of the North Korean leader

Apr 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Japan planning to extend state of emergency due to Coronavirus outbreak: Report

The virus outbreak which has claimed the lives of more than 210,000 people has spread to more than 170 countries

Apr 29, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Northern Chinese region that includes Beijing is going to ease Coronavirus restrictions

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 210,000 people worldwide

Apr 29, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Imam apologises for insensative remarks on Christians and Jews in Singapore

Indonesians take part in mass Ramadan prayers in Aceh amid Covid-19

Hundreds of residents have been taking part in Ramadan evening prayers at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque situated in Aceh province

Apr 29, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Who is Kim Pyong-il? Decades later Kim Jong Un's uncle emerges as next possible North Korea leader

While many claimed that Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo-jong could take control of the North Korean regime, their uncle suddenly became a candidate for the next North Korean leader

Apr 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Dr Fauci supported controversial Wuhan lab's Coronavirus research with huge funding

The adviser to President Donald Trump, Dr Anthony Fauci played a key role in promoting the work related to GOF research on bird flu viruses

Apr 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Amid Kim Jong Un's death rumours, here's a look at past disappearances of North Korean elites

Kim Jong Un's disappearance from the public eye has fanned a number of rumours, including that of his demise

Apr 29, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Chinese embassy accuses Australia of 'petty tricks' in the Coronavirus dispute

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more 210,000 people globally

Apr 29, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Australia increases Coronavirus testing after securing 10 million kits

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world claiming the lives of more than 210,000 people worldwide

Apr 29, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Kim Jong Un death: Satellite images trigger funeral parade speculation

North Korea is reportedly building large funeral parade structures amid reports that its leader Kim Jong-un has died, according to new satellite imagery

Apr 29, 2020

By Manthan C.