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Philippines Again Under Strict Lockdown as Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times in recent times infecting over 18.2 million people globally

Aug 4, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

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Pompeo, Taliban Deputy Leader Discuss Intra-Afghan Talks

A senior government official said on Monday that Afghan government is convening the consultative Loya Jirga, the grand assembly of Afghan elders and representatives

Aug 4, 2020

By IANS

New COVID-19 Cure? Osaka Governor Claims Gargling Medicine Can Fight Coronavirus

Povidone-iodine is used as a gargling medication in Japan during the winters for protection against colds and flu

Aug 4, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

China Vows to Retaliate if US Subjects Chinese Journalists to 'Hostile Action'

During a daily briefing, China's foreign ministry spokesman told reporters that Chinese journalists currently in the US had not been granted an extension of their visas

Aug 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

Cat, Detained for Smuggling Drugs, Escapes High-Security Prison in Sri Lanka

The cat was found with two grams of heroin, two SIM cards and a memory hidden in a plastic wrap on its collar at the high-security Welikada prison

Aug 4, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

18-Yr-Old Man Arrested for Blasting Legs of Federal Officer with Weapon During Portland Protests

Isaiah Jason Maza Jr used a fuse that created an explosion inside the courthouse building injuring both the legs of a marshal

Aug 4, 2020

By R. Ghosh

UN Says North Korea May Have Developed Nuclear Devices to Fit into Ballistic Missiles

The confidential UN report also suggested that North Korea has continued its nuclear program including the construction of a light water reactor.

Aug 4, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Police Officers Attend Hollywood Party Without Face Masks? LAPD Launches Probe

The party was attended by 100 to 200 LAPD employees who neither wore masks nor adhered to social distancing measures.

Aug 4, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Passengers Thrashed Inside KLM Flight for Refusing to Wear Face Masks [VIDEO]

The two even refused to listen to the requests of the airline crew and were arrested on arrival at Ibiza.

Aug 4, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Florida Man Kills Burger King Employee after Girlfriend Complains That Order is Taking too Long

Kelvis Rodriguez-Tormes took his gun and told Desmond Armond Joshua: "You got two seconds before I shoot you."

Aug 3, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Islamic State Attack on Jail in Afghanistan Leaves at Least 24 dead, Leads to Mass Jailbreak

Three militants were killed and at least 21 members of the security forces and civilians lost their lives during the shootout.

Aug 3, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Data Leak Reveals Iran's Cover-up of COVID-19 Deaths

The first death in Iran from COVID-19 was recorded nearly a month before the first official case of coronavirus was reported.

Aug 3, 2020

By IANS

Top Chinese Official in Hong Kong to Discuss Election Postponement

Deputy director of the State Council's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office met five members of the Basic Law Committee.

Aug 3, 2020

By IANS

Florida White Supremacist Goes Naked Inside Restaurant; Knocks Waitress Unconscious [VIDEO]

Nicholas Arnold Schock threatened to "kill everyone in the establishment" and shouted comments about the Aryan brotherhood and white supremacy.

Aug 3, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Is Hong Kong China's New DNA Harvesting Center Now? Mass Coronavirus Testing Triggers Concern

Hong Kong government has denied DNA harvesting claims and said it would consider filing charges of criminal offense against those spreading such rumors

Aug 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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