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Steroid Drug Dexamethasone Emerges As Breakthrough To Treat Covid-19, But Past Studies Differ

In a 2017 study, researchers found that the steroid drug, which is now called as a life-saving medicine, showed uncertainty to treat one of the COVID-19 symptoms

Jun 17, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Beijing Claims Coronavirus Cases Can Stay at Current Levels for Some Time

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 8.1 million people globally

Jun 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

North Korea Reveals Why it Bombed Inter-Korean Liaison Office, Calls South Korea a Mongrel

Kim's sister criticizes South Korea for taking the side of the U.S. instead of respecting the North-South agreement.

Jun 17, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

From Restaurants to Retail Stores, All You Need to Know About Singapore Phase 2 Reopening

With a decreasing number of daily cases and reducing number of clusters, Singapore will head to Phase 2 of reopening on June 19.

Jun 17, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

China Cancels Over 1,200 Flights From Beijing as Fears of Coronavirus Second Wave Spike

Since the outbreak last Thursday, 11 markets have been closed down in Beijing and 8,000 workers have been quarantined.

Jun 17, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

India Vs China: How Do Nuclear-Armed Asian Rivals Stack Up in Military Strength?

China's defense budget of $237 billion is four times the financial resources reserved for India's military.

Jun 17, 2020

By Manthan C.

Is it Safe to Wear Face Masks While Exercising? The WHO Responds

Debate on the ill effects of wearing face masks has created a lot of confusion among people in the wake of the novel Coronavirus.

Jun 17, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Philippines Asks Local Pharma Firms to Manufacture COVID-19 Vaccine Jointly With China or Taiwan

A government agency in the Philippines is urging local companies to work with foreign firms to manufacture a vaccine for COVID-19

Jun 17, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Coronavirus

Beijing Turns Into Fortress Due to Coronavirus Heightened Alert

On Wednesday, Beijing authorities have canceled at least 1,255 inbound and outbound flights as Coronavirus cases mount

Jun 17, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

President Trump Signs Order Banning Police Chokeholds, Says 'Bad Cops' Will be Accountable

The new order allows police departments to track officers who have been accused of using excessive force.

Jun 17, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Thailand's Roving Dog Groomer Back in Business

To get to the shelters, he rides for free on trains from his home in the northeastern Sisaket province and sometimes stays over at the Buddhist temples, where dogs are also welcome

Jun 16, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Britain Warns Against Security Law for Hong Kong as North Korea Defends China

The deputy ambassador at North Korea's mission voiced concern about 'certain countries attempt to use Hong Kong-related issues to interfere in China's domestic affairs'

Jun 16, 2020

By Reuters