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Twitter Users Shocked After Taliban Endorses Donald Trump; Campaign Team Rejects Offer

As the criticism mounted over the Taliban's endorsement, the Trump campaign issued a statement distancing itself from the militant group's backing.

Oct 11, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Us presidential election

What Message Is North Korea Trying to Send by Displaying Its 'Monster' Missile?

North Korea's new ICBM that is larger than Hwasong-15 may lead to another test-launch in coming months to dispel any doubts about its military capability

Oct 11, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Us presidential election

Philippines Looking to Partner Ice Cream Manufacturers to Store Coronavirus Vaccines

The Philippines' cold storage facilities are not capable of storing millions of vaccines and a shortage has forced a senator to come up with the out-of-the-box solution

Oct 10, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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

Kim Jong Un Says 'Not a Single Person' Got Infected By Coronavirus in North Korea

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting over 36.9 million people worldwide

Oct 10, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

China's Tuber Browser App Lets Users Access Google, Facebook and Twitter Beyond Great Firewall

The browser that has been downloaded over 5 million times from Huawei's app store since its launch provides a free alternative to VPNs in mainland China.

Oct 10, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Facebook

Philippines Arrests Female Indonesian Suicide Bomber Planning Attack in Sulu

The security forces put the blame of the August 24 attack on the Abu Sayyaf armed group that is listed as a terrorist organization by the US.

Oct 10, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Chinese Virologist Claims China Intentionally Released COVID-19 and It Is More Lethal Than a Typical Bioweapon

The deadly novel virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 36.5 million people globally

Oct 9, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Nobel Rival? Along With David Attenborough, Prince William to Launch 'Earthshot Prize'

Even though the British Royals are known for animal cruelty, Prince Williams is dedicating $65 million to create the new 'Earthshot prize' for environment

Oct 9, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore Housemaid Stabs Employer 100 Times; Says She Couldn't Control Her Hands

Daryati, 28, told the court that she didn't intend to kill her employer but only wanted to scare her and take the passport as she felt homesick.

Oct 8, 2020

By R. Ghosh

North Korea's Ambassador to Italy, Jo Song Gil, Who Disappeared in 2018, Has Defected to South Korea

Jo Song Gil and his wife disappeared from Rome days before he was supposed to go back to Pyongyang and there were reports that his daughter was kidnapped

Oct 7, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Silent Extinction: Giraffe Population Is Dropping Dramatically Throughout World

The Masai giraffe, which is one of the biggest giraffe species on earth, inhabitants of Kenya and Tanzania, is now on IUCN's endangered list

Oct 7, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Japan's Ancient 'Hanko' Tradition on Wane as Coronavirus Fears Grip People

In modern times, 'hanko' are used by companies to sign contracts, business transactions and even to enroll in the national pension program.

Oct 7, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Virologist Who Claimed Coronavirus Was Made in Lab by CCP Says Her Mother Has Been Detained in China

The Chinese virologist said that her mother was arrested as he spoke about the origin of the deadly virus

Oct 7, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Delivery During Coronavirus: Japan Post Goes Extra Mile, Tests Robots for Last-Mile Shipment

Following the footsteps of other countries, Japan Post testing DeliRo robots that can carry weights up to 30 kilograms and deliver packages within a kilometer radius

Oct 7, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus Artificial intelligence

Singapore's Unemployment Level Hits 16-Year High, Breaching Global Financial Crisis High

The country's unemployment level reached a record 3.4 percent in August, the highest since the middle of 2004.

Oct 7, 2020

By R. Ghosh

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