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Bubonic Plague: China Closes Tourist Spots in Inner Mongolia to Prevent Another Outbreak

China has shut down several tourist spots after a bubonic plague case was identified in the Inner Mongolia region

Jul 9, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Strike for Black Lives: Thousands of US Workers to Paralyze Services in July 20 Walkout

The strikers want the government and corporations to declare unequivocally that 'Black lives matter.'

Jul 9, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Google Shuts Down Cloud Project for China, Says no Plan to Offer Services There

Google's cloud project aimed to provide services to customers and regulatory bodies around the world.

Jul 9, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Australia Suspends Hong Kong Extradition Agreement in Head-On China Snub

Hong Kongers on temporary work visas in Australia would be eligible to extend these for 5 years and later apply for permanent residency.

Jul 9, 2020

By Reuters

RIP Alex Pullin: Olympian and Two-Time World Champion Snowboarder Dies While Spearfishing

Alex Pullin's body was discovered floating underwater by a snorkeler at an artificial reef off the coast of Australia on Wednesday morning

Jul 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Not China Virus but Stephen King Calls Coronavirus An 'American Virus'; Beijing Diplomat Shares it Quickly

After Stephen King tweeted his response, Chinese diplomat Hua Chunying shared the image of the tweet

Jul 8, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

After Backlash, Xiaxue Deletes Racist Posts; Says Past Sexual Abuse Motivated Them

Singapore's popular social media influencer was targeted by netizens for her posts of racist nature and launched an online petition to punish her

Jul 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

FBI Chief Slams China for Espionage Threats Against US, Warns of Chinese Hacking Activities

Among 5,000 active FBI counterintelligence cases in the US, about half are related to China, said Christopher Wray

Jul 8, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity Coronavirus

Singapore's Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks before a MOU signing ceremony between Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) and China Construction Bank Corp (CCB) in Singapore April 25, 2016.

Singapore GE2020: Chan Chun Sing Says Leaked Audio on PAP Win in Election 'Out of Context'

An audio of People's Action Party leader Chan Chun Sing speaking at a closed-door meeting in January 2019, where he explains reason behind PAP's win in previous elections, has gone viral.

Jul 8, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Horrifying: Indian Man Rapes Cow, Arrested for Unnatural Sex and Animal Bestiality

A 55-year-old man entered a dairy farm in Bhopal in India and raped a cow; the act got caught on the surveillance camera.

Jul 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Service Sector Mood of Japan Jumps in June as Coronavirus Lockdowns Ease

The data comes ahead of the Bank of Japan's rate review coming week when it is expected to keep the policy steady and stick to its forecast of a moderate recovery later in this year

Jul 8, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Government Awareness Campaign Video on Adult Websites Featuring Topless Stars Goes Viral

The video by New Zealand authorities,'Keep it real online' which featured porn stars, received over 22 million views around the world

Jul 8, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Ilhan Omar Funneled Whopping $878,000 of Campaign Money to Husband's Consulting Firm

According to the latest data, Omar's campaign paid $189,000 in March to Tim Mynett's firm, weeks after the couple announced they were husband and wife.

Jul 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Tennessee 'Karen' Yells 'White Lives Are Better' on Video; Gets Fired from Job

Sonya Holt can be seen in the video yelling "white lives matter" and "white lives are better" at peaceful protesters calling for racial equality.

Jul 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

US Weighs Ban on Tik Tok Because of Trump's Failed Rally at Tulsa, Believe Netizens

Twitter Users Call Trump a cry baby for taking revenge on Chinese apps after low turn out at Tulsa rally

Jul 7, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

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