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Meet Su Naing -- Myanmar Woman Who Has 13.7-inch Waist; Is It Possible?

There are several TikTok videos showcasing slim-trim women, but experts claim such videos are promoting eating disorders

Aug 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Pervert Indian Lab Technician Takes Vaginal Swabs from Woman For Accurate COVID-19 Testing

The accused has been arrested and has been charged under Indian Penal Code section 354 (assault or criminal force on woman with intent to outrage modesty) and 375 (rape).

Jul 31, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Vietnam Reports Its First COVID-19 Death After Months of Successful Containment

On Friday, Vietnam's health ministry reported 45 new cases in the coastal city, making it the country's largest single-day spike

Jul 31, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Is North Korea Developing 'Bio Doomsday' Weapon? Experts Say Coronavirus Imports Make it Conducive

North Korean defectors and U.S. intelligence claim that North Korea has had a bio-arms operation since the 1960s

Jul 31, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

As Defectors Continue to Embarrass Kim Jong Un, North Korea Tightens Anti-Defection Law

Under the new law, residents travelling to border regions must produce character reference and pledge not to leave the country.

Jul 31, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Detroit Man Chases Police with Sword and Dagger, Shot Dead in the Middle of Street

The suspect threw a dagger at one of the officers, hitting him just below the eye, following which the officer fired at him.

Jul 31, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Hari Raya Haji 2020: 'Korban' to Take place in Australia and Chilled Meat Will be Shipped to Singapore

Hari Raya Haji is commemorated with korban in Singapore, here is how the nation will celebrate the festival commemorating the value of sacrifice this year

Jul 31, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

'North Korean Defector Unlikely to Have Contracted COVID-19'

Health authorities mentioned that they also have not yet found evidence that he had come in contact with virus patients in the South

Jul 30, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Japan Braces for Spike in Coronavirus Cases Amid Domestic Travel Campaign

Northern Japan's Iwate prefecture, which had been the last-remaining prefecture free from COVID-19 infection, had the first cases on Wednesday

Jul 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Vietnam Commercial Hub Closes Bars, Bans Gatherings After Rise in Coronavirus Cases

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world and has infected people in more than 170 nations

Jul 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

What is the Dispute Over Sabah? Philippines Renews Claim For Malaysian Province

Foreign ministers of both countries got into a Twitter duel which was sparked by a tweet from the USA's Malaysian embassy.

Jul 30, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

How Covid-19 Spreads? Top Chinese Epidemiologist Finds Pattern in Wuhan, Beijing and Dalian

As the Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly, Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 expert, Dr. Gregory Poland explains what would be the key to contain it

Jul 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Who is Darnell 'Murder' McMiller? FBI Arrests Leader of Notorious Chicago Gang Black Disciples

Federal authorities have been looking for McMiller, 34, in multiple cases related to drug distribution and gun violence.

Jul 30, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Weibo Users Hail Chinese Worker as Hero for Kicking US Insignia at Chengdu Embassy - VIDEO

Several locals who had gathered outside the embassy in Chengdu were seen booing at the bus carrying US embassy workers as they the consulate building on Sunday.

Jul 29, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Weibo Users Mock Americans After Video Shows Chinese Workers Disinfecting US Embassy for COVID-19

In a tit-for-tat, China ordered the closure for the US embassy in the city of Chengdu on Friday and asked the Americans to vacate the building within 72-hours.

Jul 29, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

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