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North Korea puts jammers to block phone, wifi, radio amid rumors of Kim Jong Un funeral preparations

Satellite images obtained by North Korea Pro revealed large new structures being installed in Pyongyang

Apr 30, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

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Data analysis by US Intel may reveal whether China, WHO hid information on Coronavirus pandemic

White House ordered US Intelligence agency to go through each and every available data to find out if China and WHO had hidden information from the world about the pandemic

Apr 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

These photos are shared online claiming to be the dead bodies of COVID-19 victims, but actually it show victims of a deadly heatwave that killed hundreds of in Pakistan in 2015.

Fact check: Are these the dead bodies of COVID-19 victims in Pakistan? Find the truth

Three photos claiming to be that of the bodies of COVID-19 victims in Pakistan are going viral on social media

Apr 30, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus Fake news

Can green papaya salad prevent Coronavirus? Here's the truth behind viral claim in Thailand

Ever since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, netizens have been suggesting many homemade techniques to kill the deadly COVID-19 and the latest one to join the list is papaya

Apr 30, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus Fake news

Fact Check: Pictures claiming to be from Kim Jong Un's funeral go viral, here's the truth

The doctored images claiming to be from the funeral of Supreme leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un are being circulated on social media. Here is the truth about the images being shared

Apr 30, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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

Kim Jong Un paralysed? Source claims North Korean leader is physically impaired

A former North Korean diplomat claims Kim Jong Un's absence from his grandfather's birthday celebrations on April 15 suggests he's suffering from a physical ailment.

Apr 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

Wuhan lab 'most likely' source of coronavirus outbreak: US government

A US government analysis claims a Wuhan lab is the "most likely" source of the coronavirus outbreak that has evolved into a global pandemic and claimed more than 227,000 lives.

Apr 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Where is Kim Jong Un? New satellite image suggests North Korea leader is at favoured villa

The newly released satellite image showed some movements of Kim Jong Un's personal boats, indicating the current location of the North Korean leader

Apr 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Japan planning to extend state of emergency due to Coronavirus outbreak: Report

The virus outbreak which has claimed the lives of more than 210,000 people has spread to more than 170 countries

Apr 29, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Northern Chinese region that includes Beijing is going to ease Coronavirus restrictions

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 210,000 people worldwide

Apr 29, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Imam apologises for insensative remarks on Christians and Jews in Singapore

Indonesians take part in mass Ramadan prayers in Aceh amid Covid-19

Hundreds of residents have been taking part in Ramadan evening prayers at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque situated in Aceh province

Apr 29, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Who is Kim Pyong-il? Decades later Kim Jong Un's uncle emerges as next possible North Korea leader

While many claimed that Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo-jong could take control of the North Korean regime, their uncle suddenly became a candidate for the next North Korean leader

Apr 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder