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As South Korea refutes Kim Jong Un's surgery reports, North leader offers thanks to propagandists

South Korea's president's office has quashed rumours that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had undergone any surgery

May 4, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Global coronavirus cases surpass 3.5 million, although rate slowing

Globally, there were 84,004 new cases over the past 24 hours, taking total cases to just over 3.5 million

May 4, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Canada report: China stockpiled PPEs bought at cheaper rates before Wuhan virus became pandemic

Chinese consulates in cities from Vancouver to Toronto to New York to Melbourne to Tokyo oversaw the stockpiling operation

May 4, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Kim Jong Un's body double used as a stand-in for North Korean leader's public appearance?

Netizens are convinced that Kim Jong Un's body double was used to take his place during his recent public appearance to inaugurate a fertiliser factory near Pyongyang.

May 3, 2020

By Manthan C.

Malaysia to impose tourism tax from July, not August: Minister

Malaysia confirms 122 new Coronavirus cases and two fresh deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has claimed the lives of more than 240,000 people globally and has spread to over 170 countries

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Japan PM Shinzo Abe will consult with experts to extend state of emergency until May 31: Report

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world as it has spread to more than 170 nations

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

US researcher who worked with Wuhan virology lab reveals why Coronavirus escape is 'unlikely'

A US based researcher, Jonna Mazet said Coronavirus leak from the Chinese lab would be extremely unlikely

May 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Wuhan lab's 'Bat woman' still studies animal-born Coronavirus, says 5,000 strains are yet to discover

Shi Zhengli has estimated that there are over 5,000 Coronavirus strains waiting to be discovered in bats globally

May 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Japan indicates at easing few curbs imposed due to Coronavirus outbreak

The deadly virus outbreak has claimed the lives of over 240,000 people globally in over 170 countries

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

South Korea going to relax Coronavirus social distancing rules starting from May 6

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world and has infected people in over 170 countries

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

The future allies: What will be the fate of Russia as the China-US rivalry continues?

Russia was among the few nations that sided with Beijing against its critics and both the countries are looking to each other for support

May 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Thailand confirms 3 new Coronavirus cases with the easing of some restrictions

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world by infecting people in more than 170 nations

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea

Tensions rise after North and South Korea exchange gunfire in the demilitarized zone

The South Korean military said it retaliated with two rounds of gunfire after North Korea fired at a guard post.

May 3, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Kim Jong Un is back: Fertilizer factory North Korea leader inaugurated also makes nuclear warheads!

The phosphate fertilizer factories in North Korea are a front for extracting Yellowcakes Uranium to make nuclear warheads

May 3, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

More people hit China roads in first major holiday since coronavirus easing

Hundreds of sightseeing spots have also been reopened, including the Forbidden City in Beijing, as Chinese authorities sought to revive and repair local economies

May 2, 2020

By Reuters

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