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Vietnam Claims Contagion in Control in Coronavirus Epicenter But Spread Elsewhere

Aggressive contact-tracing targeted testing and strict quarantining had helped Vietnam contain previous coronavirus outbreaks

Aug 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Hong Kong Confirms 85 New Cases of Coronavirus as Authorities Battle Third Wave

Since late January, around 3,700 people have been infected by the coronavirus in Hong Kong, 43 of whom have died

Aug 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Shocking: Speeding Car Crashes Into New Jersey Gas Station, Setting Fuel Pumps on Fire

A red sedan can be seen sideswiping another car before losing control and slamming into two gas pumps setting them on fire.

Aug 5, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Flood-Stricken South Korea Guards Against Coronavirus at the Relief Shelters

The relief workers checked people's temperatures and screened for any coronavirus symptoms, and displaced residents were asked to wear masks and wash their hands

Aug 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Wait of Centuries Is Over, Indian PM Narendra Modi Claims, as Ram Mandir Construction Begins

Many Muslims in Ayodhya have welcomed the construction of the temple hoping that it will put an end to the years of acrimony with Hindus and help bring economic growth

Aug 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Beirut Blast: Bride's Wedding Shoot Gets Disrupted by Explosion's Impact, Video Goes Viral [VIDEO]

The impact of the blast was captured in video footage of the bride's wedding shoot, which was taking place in downtown Beirut.

Aug 5, 2020

By Manthan C.

WHO Claims North Korea's Coronavirus Test Results for First Suspected Case 'Inconclusive'

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 18.5 million people globally

Aug 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

US Health Chief Is Going to be Highest-Ranking Official in Decades to Visit Taiwan

During his visit, Azar is expected to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry mentioned, which may infuriate China further

Aug 5, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Japan Moves Further Away from Pacifism, to Develop System to Strike Missiles in Enemy Territory

With increasing threats from North Korea and China, Japan has pushed for improving defense capabilities in the last few years.

Aug 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

What Caused Beirut Blasts? Terror Strike or Blaze at Ammonium Nitrate Warehouse?

While there is a mystery over who or what caused the blasts, the chemical behind the deadly explosions has been identified.

Aug 5, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Taidoor: US Issues Warning Over This 12-Year-Old Malware Used by China's State-Backed Hackers

As per US officials, even after 12-years, the technique of using documents containing malware to conduct phishing attacks on organizations has not changed

Aug 5, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus Cybersecurity

Rapper FBG Duck Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Chicago's Gold Coast [VIDEO]

Four suspects arrived in two SUVs and opened fire on the 26-year-old rapper and two of his friends around 4.40 pm on Tuesday.

Aug 5, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Celebrity news

US Election 2020: Could Donald Trump Start War With China to Win Election?

A retired Chinese naval officer has claimed that Donald Trump could launch an attack on the disputed Chinese-controlled part in the South China Sea to win election 2020

Aug 4, 2020

By Viraj Mahajan

Wuhan's First Coronavirus Case 'Doesn't Necessarily' Point to Its Origin, Insists WHO Further Deepening Mystery

Dr Michael Ryan, WHO's Executive Director, said an extensive retrospective study is required to understand where the animal-human barrier was breached

Aug 4, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Early Blood Test May Help Diagnose Brain Damage In Babies Shortly After Birth: Study

The prototype test seeks particular genes that are switched on and off, and are associated with long-term neurological issues

Aug 4, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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