Asia Pacific

US Missile Defense Focused on North Korea as Pyongyang May 'Actually Fire' At Washington, General Hyten Says

Gen. John Hyten says Washington is developing next generation interceptors as there is a possibility that Pyongyang could use its missiles.

Feb 24, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Ji Chaoqun and Yanjun Xu: Cincinnati and Chicago Cases Have Same Chinese Spy Connection

According to federal investigators, an unnamed Chinese handler has been working 6500 miles from Beijing.

Feb 17, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Wuhan Lab to Receive US Taxpayer Funding to Conduct Bat Research Until 2024?

The Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) is authorized to receive U.S. taxpayer funding through January 2024, according to the National Institute of Health.

Feb 17, 2021

By Manthan C.

Ex-Miss Universe defends her six-year-old daughter’s diet

Ex-Miss Universe Hits Back After Online Users Shame Her for Not Giving Enough Food to Daughter

Former Australian beauty queen Rachael Finch became a victim of lunchbox shaming online after she shared an image of her daughter's lunch box.

Feb 15, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Wuhan Lab Got Patents for Bat Cages to Keep Animals, Conduct Experiments Months Before Pandemic: Report

The patent for "bat rearing cages" was granted in January 2019 — just 11 months before China reported its first COVID-19 case.

Feb 14, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

WHO Covid Expert Peter Daszak's Alleged China Connection and CCP Money Trail: What's the Truth?

Reports alleged that US scientist Peter Daszak, one of the members of WHO's COVID-19 investigation team, was funded by China and worked at the Controversial Wuhan lab for years.

Feb 11, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Is Koo App Not Safe? Ethical Hacker Says Indian Alternative to Twitter Is Leaking User Data

Ethical hacker Elliot Alderson, who exposed flaws in Aadhaar as well as the Aarogya Setu app, said the Koo app is leaking personal data and has a China connection.

Feb 11, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

Don't Rely on US Intelligence: American Scientist in WHO Covid-19 Probe Team Bats for China

The WHO's team of experts said that the COVID-19 outbreak almost certainly did not start in a Chinese lab but its path from animals to humans needs further investigation.

Feb 10, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

North Korean Hackers Steal Over $300 Worth of Cryptocurrency to Develop Nuclear Weapons

A report sent to UN Security Council members said that North Korean hackers continued to attack financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges over last year.

Feb 10, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

Dr Li Wenliang: Covid-19 Whistleblower's Legacy Lives on Through His Social Media Page

Since the death of the Chinese doctor due to Covid-19, thousands of people posting their thoughts, questions and personal issues on his social media page.

Feb 7, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder