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Schools Restart in Thailand With Temperature Checks, Masks Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 510,000 people worldwide

Jul 1, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

South Korea to Begin Talks on Coronavirus Drug Remdesivir Purchase in August

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 10.4 million people worldwide

Jul 1, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

National Security Law: This Gift from Xi Jinping's China Could Change Hong Kong FOREVER

As the national security law is finally here, sealing the fate of Hong Kong forever in terms of freedom

Jul 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

'You're a Lying Dog Face': Joe Biden Insults Reporter Who Asked Him About Cognitive Decline

Biden was criticized earlier for calling a 21-year-old college student a 'dog face' after being asked about his poor show in Iowa.

Jul 1, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Us election 2020 Coronavirus

China Says Suspects Arrested by Hong Kong Security Office Will be Tried in Mainland

The news comes a day after Beijing unveiled the full details of the much-anticipated national security law amid weeks of uncertainty.

Jul 1, 2020

By Reuters

Who is Ruhoallah Zam? Iran to Execute Journalist and Cleric's Son who 'Fueled' 2017 Protests

Ruhoallah Zam had been living in exile in Paris but was tricked into returning to Iran last year.

Jul 1, 2020

By Manthan C.

Singapore GE2020: Tan Cheng Bock Calls for Calm After PSP Posters Vandalized in Chua Chu Kang GRC

PSP posters were torn down from poles and vandalized in Chua Chu Kang GRC as the campaign trail heats up ahead of July 10 vote

Jul 1, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

NUS

Speculation on Kim Jong Un's Health Remain 'Empty' Rumors, Says Russian Envoy

Russia's top envoy says North Korea's fury over anti-Pyongyang leaflets launched from the South is driven by "dirty, insulting" depictions of Kim Jong Un's spouse

Jul 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Vulgar Depiction of Kim Jong Un's Wife Provoked Him to Blow Up Liasion Office, Claims Russian Ambassador

Russia's envoy has told a news agency in his country that it were the photoshopped images of Ri Sol-ju that triggered the anger of her husband.

Jul 1, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Harvey Weinstein fired from his own company after harassment claims

Harvey Weinstein's Nine Sexual Misconduct Victims to Get $19 Million Payout

The agreement will also wipe out all confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements Weinstein's victims were made to sign with his production company.

Jul 1, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Is China Smuggling Guns Into US to Incite Violence? 10,800 Assault Weapon Parts Seized in Louisville

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection hub in Louisville, Kentucky seized the consignment from Shenzhen, China.

Jul 1, 2020

By Manthan C.

Iran: Mysterious Second Explosion Kills 13 in Tehran Days After Blast As Bright As Sun [Video]

This is the second massive explosion that has rocked Iran in less than a week. Last week's blast rocked a defense facility in Tehran.

Jul 1, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Singapore GE2020: Are PM Lee And Tan Cheng Bock Fighting for One Last Hurrah?

PM Lee is seeking re-election from Ang Mo Kio GRC while Dr Tan Cheng Bock, who is making a comeback to the parliamentary election after 19 years, will contest from West Coast

Jun 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Thailand Tourist Arrivals to Decline by 80% This Year: Industry Body

Thailand earlier approved a $722 million stimulus for boosting domestic travel to cushion the industry

Jun 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

NATO Chief Claims China 'Does Not Have Our Values of Democracy, Freedom and Rule of Law'

The legislation pushes Beijing further along a collision course with the allies of NATO, the US and Britain, and also other Western governments

Jun 30, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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