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North Korea: Did Kim Jong-un execute a trade official to deal with the spread of Coronavirus?

A North Korean trade official has been reportedly shot dead for leaving coronavirus quarantine to visit a public bath

Feb 14, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia

The Covid-19 is showing no signs of peaking with health authorities reporting 5,000 new cases on Friday

Feb 14, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Will your pet give you coronavirus? Images of animals in masks and protective gear go viral

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there is no evidence that shows pets can get infected with the new strain of coronavirus from humans.

Feb 13, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Singapore sends two Indonesian maids to prison for financially supporting ISIS-linked boyfriends

'Singapore cannot be seen as a springboard for assistance to terrorist groups,' the judge said while announcing his ruling

Feb 13, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Idlib: In video Turkey-backed rebels shot down Assad helicopter; bodies of pilots tied to motorcycles, dragged around

The military helicopter was shot down south of Idlib city, where rebels supported by Turkish artillery were advancing near the town of Nairab

Feb 13, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Where is Chen Qiushi? Journalist who reported from Wuhan 'forcibly quarantined'

Chen Qiushi (34) went to Wuhan on January 24, was last heard on Thursday, it was later learnt that he was forced into quarantine

Feb 12, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

300 DBS employees vacate MBFC office after one tests positive for coronavirus

DBS tracking staff members who came in close contact with the infected employee

Feb 12, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Is US countering the force posture from China in Taiwan?

The defense ministry in Taiwan confirmed that the US flew three planes including two bombers over the island following tensions with China

Feb 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Chess, squabbles aboard cruise ship cast away by Coronavirus fears

After being stranded in a cruiseliner because of the coronavirus the passengers are finding different ways to entertain themselves

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

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Duterte terminates Philippines troop pact, US calls move 'unfortunate'

Philippines President Duterte announced on Tuesday the termination of the decades-old pact between the US and the country

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Taiwan says it didn't need China's permission for WHO meeting

Taiwan complained that it has been unable to get timely information from the WHO and accused that China has passed incorrect information

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Chinese woman allegedly kills 2 in supermarket

China coronavirus: Woman allegedly kills 2 over a bottle of antiseptic [VIDEOS]

The Chinese woman is said to have killed two people, including a 12-year-old girl, to get the last bottle of antiseptic at a supermarket in China

Feb 12, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Afghan president says Pompeo reports progress in US-Taliban talks

US President Donald Trump has made a withdrawal of US service members from Afghanistan and an agreement with the Taliban could boost Trump's re-election prospects

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus: People spotted spitting on public places

Are these people trying to spread deadly coronavirus through THIS disgusting act? [VIDEOS]

Multiple videos allegedly from China show people spitting or spewing saliva in public places creating panic on coronavirus attack.

Feb 11, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

At least 15 Rohingya die in boat capsize in Bay of Bengal

A ship carrying around 130 people capsized in the Bay of Bengal and 15 were found dead and several missing on Tuesday

Feb 11, 2020

By Reuters

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