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Philippines Reports 518 New COVID-19 Cases, Could Reach 23,000 Confirmed Infections Soon

As the number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines reaches almost 23,000, the government might impose new lockdown measures.

Jun 10, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Coronavirus

'CIA Agent' to be Executed in Iran for Leaking Information About Gen Soleimani to US and Israel

Seyed Mahmoud Mousavi Majd, believed to be a member of Iranian armed forces, to be hanged soon

Jun 10, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

UN Expert Claims Some Are Suffering From Food Crisis in North Korea

The deadly virus outbreak has forced the nation to close the border with China for nearly the last five months

Jun 9, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Indonesia Confirms 1,043 New Coronavirus Cases Taking Total COVID-19 Infections Past 33,000

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world infecting more than 7.1 million people worldwide

Jun 9, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Harvard Study Indicates Coronavirus May Have Begun Spreading in China Since August Last Year

Harvard research team found a surge in traffic activity around the hospitals and internet searches regarding the symptoms in Wuhan

Jun 9, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

November Supermoon: Striking visuals of the closest full moon until 2034

Indonesia Restarts Domestic Air Travel as Coronavirus Cases Increase

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 7.1 million people globally

Jun 9, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Polytechnic Student Arrested for Racist Posts and Inciting Violence

Singapore police arrested the 19-year-old student after netizens protested against his hateful comments

Jun 9, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Whole Fish Removed From Chinese Man's Rectum After He 'Accidentally' Sat on It (Watch Video)

Data finds men insert objects in their rectum for either erotic purposes or seeking relief from hemorrhoids or constipation

Jun 9, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Chris Cuomo Caught Naked in Wife's Live Yoga Video, Twitter Calls it Publicity Stunt

The CNN anchor's wife was holding a live yoga session on Instagram when the incident took place, and a screenshot of a naked Cuomo goes viral

Jun 9, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Chinese Official Suggests Hong Kong Should 'Behave' To Keep High Autonomy Beyond 2047

A "One Country, Two Systems" agreement gave it rights and freedoms unavailable in mainland China for at least for 50 years

Jun 8, 2020

By Reuters

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives for the National Day parade along Marina Bay in Singapore August 9, 2018

Singapore General Elections in July? New Measures Announced During Coronavirus Pandemic

Elections Department Singapore to introduce time-band, queue watch to reduce contacts if polling is conducted early

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

What Caused Mysterious Sight in Singapore Sky Twice in One Week?

Mysterious rainbow cloud spotted in Singapore sky is actually a natural phenomenon called iridescent cloud formation.

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

New York Sets Up 15 Coronavirus Testing Centers for George Floyd Protesters, as City Poised for Reopening

New York City, which was under lockdown for more than two months, will also conduct 35,000 tests every day to monitor reopening progress

Jun 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Future of Asia: In US-China Crossfire, Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong Stresses on Self-Reliance

In the post-COVID-19 world, growing tensions between China and the U.S., Singapore will need to avoid taking a side

Jun 8, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Police Doctor Treating COVID-19 Patients in the Philippines Dies due to Toxic Disinfectant

A police doctor serving as a medical frontliner in the Philippines died after being sprayed with toxic disinfectant.

Jun 8, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Coronavirus

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