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As Japan Reopens, Coronavirus Testing Slowed by Bureaucracy And Staff Shortages

Japan conducted 3.4 tests per 1,000 people till May 20, far below Italy's 52.5 and 39 in the U.S., according to Oxford University data

May 28, 2020

By Reuters

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Riot Police Deployed Across Hong Kong as US-China Tensions Rise

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Hong Kong no longer qualified for special treatment under U.S. law

May 28, 2020

By Reuters

Google Faces Antitrust Case in India Over Mobile Payments App - Report

The complaint alleges Google Pay app is more prominently showcased inside Android app store, giving it an unfair advantage over other apps.

May 28, 2020

By Reuters

Illicit Drug Trade Via Dark Web Surges Nearly 500% During Coronavirus Pandemic

Researchers have noticed a surge in the illegal drug trade in dark web which includes the sale of MDMA, cocaine and cannabis

May 28, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Thailand Confirms 9 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 350,000 people worldwide

May 27, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Turkey sends in Military Planes 'Escorted' by 6 F-16s to Libya after Russia Lands 14 Fighter Jets

Field Marshal Hifter after suffering a series of defeat had threatened that he will strike back with 'the largest aerial campaign in Libyan history.'

May 27, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

New Iran Parliament Convenes Under Strict Coronavirus Curbs

Many lawmakers in southern Tehran wore masks and their temperatures were taken before entering the parliament building

May 27, 2020

By Reuters

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Coronavirus Outbreak at E-Commerce Warehouse in South Korea Triggers Spike in New Cases

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir in recent times claiming the lives of more than 350,000 people globally

May 27, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 as Thousands Protest Over Security Laws

Heavy police presence around Legislative Council deterred protesters who were planning to disrupt the debate of a bill that will criminalize disrespect of Chinese national anthem

May 27, 2020

By Reuters

Philippines reports 18 new coronavirus deaths, 380 more infections

The deadly virus outbreak has recently infected people in more than 170 countries and is currently spreading like wildfire

May 27, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Indonesia Confirms 686 New Coronavirus Cases and 55 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 350,000 people worldwide

May 27, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

California Couple Describes Strange Trip to Wuhan Before China Officially Reported Coronavirus Cases

There are several reports, which have claimed that the Chinese government knew about the outbreak for a long time

May 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Trump to Announce Strong Hong Kong Response This Week

The parliament of China is expected to approve a proposed security law that will reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status on Thursday

May 27, 2020

By Reuters

Sex With Over 100 Stolen Flip-Flops Lands Thai Man in Jail

The 24-year-old who had a shoe fetish was caught after the police identified him with the help of CCTV footage

May 27, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Philippines Confirms 350 New Coronavirus Cases and 13 More Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 5.5 million people globally

May 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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