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5 things women are still banned from doing in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Woman Allegedly Murdered by Brothers For Using Snapchat, Reports Say

The woman went missing last Monday and her body was later reportedly found buried in the desert, according to reports.

Jan 30, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Mount Merapi volcano spews ash as seen from Kali Tengah

Indonesia's Mount Merapi Erupts with River of Lava and Searing Gas Clouds

This was the longest lava flow of Mount Merapi since the local authorities raised the danger level of the volcano in November 2020.

Jan 27, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

China Is Using Anal Swabs to Detect More Coronavirus Cases

Since the anal swab method is not widely accepted, the test is now only required for the "key populations", especially those who are in quarantine.

Jan 27, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

China Wants People to Doubt Pfizer Vaccine; CCP Targets US by Pushing Coronavirus Origin Theories

According to experts, the conspiracy theories about Coronavirus origin and doubts on the Western vaccines can pose a risk to public health.

Jan 25, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

MH370 Was Shot Down in 'Diversion Operation' to Possibly Cover Up Illicit Goods, New Book Claims

According to a French journalist, 4.5 tonnes of fresh mangosteen fruits could have been used to cover up goods such as "rhino horns or "elephant tusks" on board.

Jan 25, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

31 Times Covid-19 Positive in 5 Months: Unbelievable Story of an Indian Woman

A woman from India's Rajasthan contracted the Coronavirus almost five months ago and since then she tested COVID-19 positive 31 times.

Jan 23, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Over 260 Airports Including New York's LaGuardia Face Increasing Threat from Sea Level Rise: Study

Sea level rise will mostly impact Asia and Pacific countries with 14 airports in China could be submerged by 2100.

Jan 23, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Twitter Blocks Chinese Embassy Account For Saying Uighur Women Were No Longer 'Baby-Making Machines'

The move came on Tuesday as then-acting U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo likened China's actions against Uighurs to "genocide."

Jan 21, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Chinese Hackers Targeting Airline Industry to Track Passengers: Cybersecurity Report

Cybersecurity report revealed that China-backed hackers are stealing passenger details from airline companies to track the movement of persons of interest.

Jan 20, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

Indians Want to Know 'How to Make Covid Vaccine at Home', Reveals Google Trends Analysis Report

India is currently undertaking the world's largest vaccination drive of its kind but many people asking Google to help them out to find a cure for COVID-19.

Jan 20, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Malaysian Government Mulling Harsher Laws Against LGBTQ Community for 'Unhealthy Activities'

Malaysia's Deputy Minister Ahmad Marzuk Shaary called for stricter punishment for the LGBTQ community and urged the public to report "unhealthy activities".

Jan 19, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Does Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Stop Coronavirus Transmission? Israeli Study Offers Optimistic Results

The study at Sheba Medical Center in Israel found the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 98 percent effective and with higher levels of antibodies it could stop transmission.

Jan 19, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Thousands of Covid-19 Contaminated Ice Cream Boxes Found in China; Officials Scramble to Trace People Who Had Them

The ice cream was produced by the Tianjin Daqiaodao Food Company, where 1,662 employees were tested Thursday, and were quarantining.

Jan 16, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

23 People Die in Norway After Taking Pfizer Vaccine, Experts Warn of Immunization Risks

Norwegian Medicines Agency said 13 autopsy reports suggested that common side effects might have contributed to severe reactions in frail, elderly people.

Jan 15, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

North Korea Shows Off 'World's Most Powerful Weapon' Days Before Joe Biden's Inauguration

Ahead of incoming President Joe Biden's inauguration, North Korea showed off its military might with a new SLBM that has a theoretical range of over 2,000 kilometers.

Jan 15, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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