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China's Local Coronavirus Cases Decrease as Xinjiang Cluster Recedes

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 21.4 million people worldwide

Aug 16, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Over 30 Countries Report 1,000 Single-day COVID-19 Cases: WHO

According to the WHO report, the countries with a daily caseload between 1,000 and 10,000 are mainly in Latin America, Europe and Asia

Aug 16, 2020

By IANS

Taliban Refuses To Recognize Afghan Government In A Statement

The declaration comes shortly ahead of the intra-Afghan peace negotiations that are scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar

Aug 16, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Viral Video: Cat Crashes on Chinese Man's Head From Sky, Knocks Him Down Unconscious

The Man had to spend 23 days in hospital and has to undergo physiotherapy sessions regularly

Aug 16, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

YouTuber Dee Kosh Refutes Sexual harassment Allegations, Says Will 'Clear All This Up'

Dee Kosh has sent a cease-and-desist letter to one of the persons who leveled sexual harassment allegations against him.

Aug 16, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Not Coronavirus, Study on Another Deadly Virus Reveals How Contact Patterns Play Key Role in Transmission

The study researchers believe that their findings would help researchers to improve future virus outbreak preparedness

Aug 16, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Afghan Fighting Intensifies As Government and Taliban Prepare for Talks

In the latest wave of violent incidents, Taliban militants attacked security checkpoints in the Darazin area of Daikundi province on Saturday morning

Aug 15, 2020

By IANS

China Likely to 'Invade' Taiwan in Next 20 Years to Regain it, Says Expert

Under its One China policy, Beijing would likely invade the island nation and regain it, the director of the SOAS China Institute said.

Aug 15, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Russia Fights Against Bubonic Plague Outbreak by Vaccinating 32,000 People

The move to vaccinate thousands of people in Russia came after reports revealed two people have died in Mongolia and China due to bubonic plague

Aug 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

UAE Made 'Huge Mistake' With Israel Deal: Iranian President Rouhani

The Donald Trump-brokered deal is being viewed as rallying opposition to Iran's power within the region

Aug 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Ready to Sit With Japan Over WWII Forced Labor Issue: South Korean President

Jae-in made the statement during a televised address commemorating the 75th anniversary of Korea's liberation from the Japanese colonial rule

Aug 15, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

People outside a supermarket in SouthKorea

Coronavirus Outbreak Getting Out of Control in South Korea? Nation Witnessing Daily Rise in COVID-19 Cases

The figures released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of South Korea on Saturday took the national total of the COVID-19 cases to 15,039 including 305 deaths

Aug 15, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Temasek hires Goldman executive to ramp up North America business

Are Indians Targeted in Singapore? Temasek Calls Out 'Racist, Divisive' Posts Targeting Indian Employees

The global investor explained that at its headquarters alone more than 90 percent of the staff are Singaporean.

Aug 15, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

SHOCKING: Miami Teen Arrested for Prostituting 14-Yr-Old Girl on Social Media for Money and Drugs

The accused asked the girl to first take payment from the clients before engaging in any sexual activity and ensure that they always wore condoms.

Aug 15, 2020

By R. Ghosh

University of Texas Study Reveals: Early Spread of COVID-19 Far Greater Than What We Know

Researchers have estimated that there were as many as 12,000 COVID-19 cases in Wuhan before the lockdown imposed in the Chinese city

Aug 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

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