Latest Asia News: Breaking News, Asia Headlines

Over 70 Die After Flash Floods Hit Afghanistan

Rescuers searched through mud throughout the day for bodies, with the confirmed death toll at 72, and at least 90 injured, according to the latest reports

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Chinese Province Bans Shrimp From Ecuador to Contain Spread of Coronavirus

The notice from the provincial State Administration for Market Regulation comes after COVID-19 got detected on the inner wall of containers containing imported Ecuadorean shrimp

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Going to Consult With Doctors Before Friday News Conference: Reports

The consultations with the doctors on Friday could involve another visit to the hospital or may be carried out by phone, according to reports

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Japan Scientists Say Ozone Effective in Neutralizing Coronavirus

The potency of the novel virus declined by over 90% when subjected to the low-level ozone for 10 hours

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

BLM Protesters in Washington D.C. Harass White Diners; Rebuke Them for Not Raising Fists [VIDEO]

One of the diners, Lauren Victor, was the particular target who was even asked to identify if she was Christian.

Aug 26, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Vietnam Criticizes New Chinese Military Drills in South China Sea

Vietnam and the Philippines last month condemned China's holding of a previous set of military drills in the area

Aug 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Kim Jong Un Health: Sister Controls Worker's Party, Could Take Over Army - Report

As per the South Korean Defence Minister, Kim's sister Kim Yo-Jong seems to be in control of the Worker's Party of Korea.

Aug 26, 2020

By Viraj Mahajan

Who is Jon Ponder? President Trump Pardons Bank Robber-Turned-Reformer

Trump described Ponder and his foundation as one of the most beautiful stories of redemption.

Aug 26, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Texas Mom Slits Throat of 4-Yr-Old and Stuffs Body in Trash Can; Gives This Weird Reason

Krystal Judy Lewandowski, 34, told police that she was "advised to slit her daughter's throat" or "something worse would happen to her".

Aug 26, 2020

By R. Ghosh

From Kissing Underwater to Getting Married: Wuhan Celebrates Chinese Valentine's Day as World Fights COVID-19

Long queues of people waiting to register their marriages were seen outside the civil affairs bureau in Jiang'an district of Wuhan

Aug 25, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

New Report Underscores Claim That China is Testing Deadly 'Wuhan' Pathogens in Pakistan

The report says that results of five pathogen studies conducted by scientists from Wuhan and Pakistan have been published in scientific papers.

Aug 25, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Thai Activist Anon Nampa Arrested Again for Rally Seeking Monarchical Reforms

Charges of sedition will be brough against Nampa for his part in a political rally where he sought reforms in the country's monarchy

Aug 25, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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

SHOCKING: Students With COVID-19 Symptoms Could be Made to Study After Schools Reopen in North Korea

The students who are going to display symptoms like high temperature will also not be allowed to go home in Kim Jong Un's country

Aug 25, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Is India Systematically Phasing Out Chinese Telecom Giants Huawei and ZTE From the Country?

India may not formally impose a ban on these companies as that might provoke a tough retaliatory stance from Beijing.

Aug 25, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Huawei 5g

Sydney Sutherland: Arkansas Nurse Was Kidnapped, Raped and Buried by Local Farmer

Lewellyn, the suspect, knew Sutherland but their relationship is unclear.

Aug 25, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Prev 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 Next