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Wuhan doctor who turned black after contracting coronavirus regains original skin colour

Yi Fan and his colleague Hu Weifeng contracted the virus four months ago while treating COVID-19 patients. During treatment, the skin tone of both the doctors turned black.

May 13, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

2 newborns among 14 killed in Kabul hospital attack, Taliban denies involvement

The hospital is in an area housing the Hazara community, a Shia Muslim minority, which is often attacked by Sunni militants from ISIS

May 13, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Singapore is planning to conduct Coronavirus tests for all in the migrant dormitories

The deadly virus outbreak has created havoc around the world and has spread to more than 170 nations

May 12, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Coronavirus death toll in Indonesia crosses 1,000: Ministry

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 280,000 people worldwide

May 12, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Resident hears cries for help while having late night snack as man succumbs to death in Singapore

The 38-year-old man who probably went for a jog succumbed to death after he was stabbed several times

May 12, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Singapore crime

China exempts additional tariffs on more US products

China released a new list for the US products that are exempted from another round of additional tariffs

May 12, 2020

By IANS

Indian national faces charges for hiding travel history while entering Singapore Supreme Court

The 47-year-old man is set to be charged in front of the court for making a false declaration about his travel history while entering the Supreme Court

May 12, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Singapore crime

Why are people going crazy over onion tea during Coronavirus pandemic? Here is the truth

Here is the truth about highly spoken onion tea that is being touted as the best remedy to build immunity connecting it to coronavirus

May 12, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus Fake news

China to procure more nuclear warheads to 'wipe out' US?

Chinese state-backed media outlet claims experts have urged Beijing to ramp up its nuclear weapons cache by procuring additional missiles to stop US bullying against China

May 12, 2020

By Manthan C.

Afghan govt says 610 soldiers missing from Taliban custody

The allegation comes amid an unofficial prisoner release process being carried out by both sides, despite failed negotiations

May 12, 2020

By IANS

New Zealand still backing Taiwan at WHO despite China's warning

Taiwan has reported only 440 coronavirus cases and seven related deaths, the figures are pretty much low attributed to early and effective disease prevention and control work

May 12, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk