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Doctors say Chinese ventilators in UK hospitals are dangerous, may kill Coronavirus patients

NHS doctors said that the ventilators received from china were so badly made that they feared these could kill COVID-19 patients

May 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army

How did Kim Jong Un 'smuggle' two armoured Mercedes-Benz cars into North Korea?

The US has banned the sale of luxury items to North Korea after bans were imposed due to its nuclear policies

May 1, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary

N.Korean defector '99%' sure that Kim Jong-un has died: Report

According to a media report, a defector from North Korea who was elected as a lawmaker in South Korea has said that he is 99 per cent sure that Kim Jong Un is dead

May 1, 2020

By IANS

Afghanistan Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen storm police training center

Watchdog group claims US has not released vital information related to Taliban attacks

A prominent watchdog in the US reporting on Afghanistan's military missions said that NATO has not reported on the numbers since an agreement was signed in February

May 1, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

WHO official warns countries should be ready for second and third wave of Coronavirus

While some countries in Europe already opened schools as well as shops, and China has started the daily work, WHO official said countries should prepare for future threats

May 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Pakistan parliament speaker who met Imran Khan tests positive for Coronavirus

The deadly virus has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 3.2 million people globally

May 1, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Chen Jie-ren: Chinese journalist who criticised the Communist party imprisoned for 15 years

Chen Jie-ren was arrested in July 2018, along with his wife and two brothers, after he published two articles critical of communist party leaders of Hunan province

May 1, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin tests positive for Coronavirus: How is Putin doing?

While Coronavirus situation in Russia is getting worse, the country's Prime Minister revealed in a video conference with Putin that he tested positive for COVID-19

May 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Kim Jong Un's excessive drinking and work stress reportedly led to health complications

Kim Jong Un has suffered health complications due to his excessive alcohol intake, work stress and a history of health problems according to a North Korean news outlet

May 1, 2020

By Manthan C.

Taiwan's intelligence chief claims North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is 'sick'

The director of the National Security Bureau (NSB) has claimed that North Korea has emergency plans for a potential power struggle if Kim Jong Un dies

May 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Trump: 'Have' evidence that Coronavirus originated from Wuhan lab [VIDEOS]

Novel coronavirus originated in Wuhan, late in December, but its exact place of origin is still contested, between a local wet market and a virology lab

May 1, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

Trump threatens new tariffs on China as US mulls retaliatory action over virus

Donald Trump's sharpened rhetoric against China reflected his growing frustration with Beijing over the pandemic

May 1, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Herbivores might have to sacrifice for carnivores as animals face starvation at Indonesian zoos

Thousands of animals at Indonesian zoos are on the verge of starvation as parks which were dependent on ticket sales to generate revenue and feed animals have run out of funds

Apr 30, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Who made the video? North Korea investigating leaked clip claiming Kim Jong Un's death

As per a report, the unknown and suspicious video looks like it was broadcasted by the Korean Central Television (KCTV)

Apr 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Tajikistan reports first cases of Coronavirus in the coountry

The deadly virus outbreak has infected over 3.2 million people worldwide and has claimed the lives of more than 220,000 globally

Apr 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

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