Asia Pacific

Strong typhoon expected to hit on northeast Japan

Japan Braces for Return of Torrential Southern Rains That Killed 16

Television broadcast images of overturned cars, people shoveling mud from their homes and the military rescuing the residents who are stranded in boats

Jul 5, 2020

By Reuters

Premier of Australia's Victoria Defends Hard Coronavirus Lockdown

Victoris recorded 74 cases new cases on Sunday after Saturday's 108 cases prompted Daniel Andrews to order about 3,000 people not to leave their homes for at least five days

Jul 5, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

China Rebukes Canada Over Criticism of Hong Kong Security Law

China imposed the legislation this week notwithstanding protests by Hong Kongers and criticism from the Western nations

Jul 4, 2020

By Reuters

Singapore GE2020: Nicole Seah Shines as Heng Swee Keat Fumbles, WP favored in East Coast GRC?

Memes of Worker's Party's Nicole Seah and Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat of People's Action Party are making the rounds on social media, giving thumbs up to Seah

Jul 4, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Indonesia Confirms 1,447 New Cases of Coronavirus and 53 More Deaths

The virus that probably originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan in the Hubei province has spread to more than 170 countries

Jul 4, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Australia's Victoria Confirms 108 new Coronavirus Cases, Highest Jump Since March

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 11 million people globally

Jul 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

Why Park Jie Won? Seoul's New Spy Chief Was Jailed for Sending $450 Million to North Korea

Appointment of Park Jie Won is an attempt of President Moon Jae In to ease tensions between the two countries

Jul 4, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Queen of the Skies: Boeing Reportedly to End Production of Revolutionary 747 Jumbo Jet

The last Boeing 747 jumbo jet in all likelihood will be rolled out in about two years from its Seattle factory

Jul 4, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Nasa

China Claims Novel Coronavirus Originated in Spain Not Wuhan

China claimed that coronavirus originated in Spain as the WHO prepares for its investigation in identifying exact origins of the novel coronavirus

Jul 4, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

Boycott China: Indians, Tibetans and Taiwanese Lead Protests at Times Square

Protesters called for three T's to defeat China - an end on "Trade" by boycotting Chinese products, freedom of "Tibet" and total support of "Taiwan."

Jul 4, 2020

By Manthan C.

Singapore GE2020: Did PAP Prioritize Foreign Employees? Josephine Teo Debunks Opposition's Claims

After oppositions attacked the PAP government on ignoring local workforce, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo refuted the claims

Jul 4, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Hong Kong Man Slapped With Terrorism Charges in First Use of New China Security Law

The man who carried 'Liberate Hong Kong' sign becomes the first person to be charged with inciting separatism and terrorism under the new security law in Hong Kong.

Jul 4, 2020

By Reuters