Latest Asia News: Breaking News, Asia Headlines

Not Coronavirus, SFTS Virus Is Spreading in China: 7 Dead, At Least 60 People Already Infected

Virus infection caused by tick bites, specifically by Haemaphysalis longicornis, can pass from human to human

Aug 6, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

China Coronavirus Cover-Up: Woman Seeks 2 Million Yuan Over Father's Death

The Chinese woman whose father died of COVID-19 in Wuhan says he was denied urgent treatment as part of a wider cover-up.

Aug 6, 2020

By Viraj Mahajan

China Asserts Greater Control in South China Sea with Surveillance System, Even in International Waters

Although China claims its Blue Ocean Information Network or the surveillance system is to monitor weather, environment and tsunami, it can be used for military purpose

Aug 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Mystery Seeds: Despite Warning, Some Have Gone Ahead to Plant Them and Find Them Grow Huge Fruits

The USDA officers have recently identified over dozens of plant species in the seed packets, sent from China

Aug 6, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus Impact: Singapore Man Fined S$5,000 for Violating Stay at Home Advisory on Medical Certificate

A 63-year old man was told to stay at home for five days after having cold and cough. However, he made nine visits out of his home in that period.

Aug 5, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Coronavirus

North Korea Used Gmail and WhatsApp to Spy On 6 UN Security Council Member States, Claims Report

Pyongyang reportedly targeted at least 11 officials from six member states of the Security Council in a bid to obtain information earlier this year

Aug 5, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Beirut Blasts: Woman Risks Life to Save Child; Video Goes Viral Amid Racism Debate

The CCTV footage is being shared by many people who say that even at the time of destruction, humanity is alive.

Aug 5, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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