Asia Pacific

Singapore sends two Indonesian maids to prison for financially supporting ISIS-linked boyfriends

'Singapore cannot be seen as a springboard for assistance to terrorist groups,' the judge said while announcing his ruling

Feb 13, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Where is Chen Qiushi? Journalist who reported from Wuhan 'forcibly quarantined'

Chen Qiushi (34) went to Wuhan on January 24, was last heard on Thursday, it was later learnt that he was forced into quarantine

Feb 12, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

300 DBS employees vacate MBFC office after one tests positive for coronavirus

DBS tracking staff members who came in close contact with the infected employee

Feb 12, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Bushfire brings glimmer of hope in Australia for possible change in climate policy

Australia is moving towards climate policy after the deadly bushfire that began in 2019 created the need for climate action in the country

Feb 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Is US countering the force posture from China in Taiwan?

The defense ministry in Taiwan confirmed that the US flew three planes including two bombers over the island following tensions with China

Feb 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Chess, squabbles aboard cruise ship cast away by Coronavirus fears

After being stranded in a cruiseliner because of the coronavirus the passengers are finding different ways to entertain themselves

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

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Duterte terminates Philippines troop pact, US calls move 'unfortunate'

Philippines President Duterte announced on Tuesday the termination of the decades-old pact between the US and the country

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Taiwan says it didn't need China's permission for WHO meeting

Taiwan complained that it has been unable to get timely information from the WHO and accused that China has passed incorrect information

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Chinese woman allegedly kills 2 in supermarket

China coronavirus: Woman allegedly kills 2 over a bottle of antiseptic [VIDEOS]

The Chinese woman is said to have killed two people, including a 12-year-old girl, to get the last bottle of antiseptic at a supermarket in China

Feb 12, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Are these people trying to spread deadly coronavirus through THIS disgusting act? [VIDEOS]

Multiple videos allegedly from China show people spitting or spewing saliva in public places creating panic on coronavirus attack.

Feb 11, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Netizens asked not to share 'how to spread Wuhan' video made by youngsters in Singapore

In the viral video, a youngster is seen tasting soft drinks and putting them back on the NTUC Fairprice supermarket shelf in Singapore.

Feb 11, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Singapore: Woman seriously injured after crows attack her

Murder of crows crowding in a Chinese street at night has left netizens all puzzled [VIDEO]

Videos on Twitter shows large sightings of crows and mosquitoes around various districts in China and people are talking about the ancient wisdom

Feb 11, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus

Taiwan again scrambles jets to intercept Chinese planes, tensions spike

China continues to challenge Taiwan and has been flying jets over the island, building further tensions in the region

Feb 10, 2020

By Reuters

Pork supplies, prices are affected by the Coronavirus in China: Official

Kong Liang mentioned that the coronavirus outbreak has made major disruption in the supply of vital feed and veterinary medicine

Feb 9, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

Tear gas fired as Hong Kong protesters block roads

The protesters shouted slogans such as 'Five demands, not one less' and also 'Liberate Hong Kong; the revolution of our times'

Feb 9, 2020

By IANS

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