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Transgender People and 'Gender Diverse' Folks Six Times More Likely to Be Autistic, Study Claims

A study conducted at University of Cambridge found that transgender people are also twice as likely to be clinically depressed.

Aug 12, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Depression

UK Employment Falls by Biggest Amount in Over a Decade

The youngest workers, oldest workers and those in manual occupations were the worst hit during the pandemic

Aug 11, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

The 'Paris Of The Caribbean' - Havana Gets its Own Eiffel Tower

Havana was once dubbed the 'Paris of the Caribbean' for its beautiful architecture, vibrant arts scene, and flourishing nightlife. Now it even has its own Eiffel Tower

Aug 11, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Los Angeles Officers Point Guns at and Handcuff Black Teens Who Were Victims of Assault [VIDEO]

The mother of one of the teenagers shared an 11-minute clip on Instagram where the boys are seen held at gunpoint.

Aug 11, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus Spreading Through Packed Food in China? Virus Found on Packaging of Imported Seafood

The incident was reported from the port city of Dalian.

Aug 11, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Israel Closes Gaza Crossing

The crossing will remain accessible only for entry of essentials such as humanitarian equipment and fuel

Aug 11, 2020

By IANS

Singapore Records Worst Quarterly Performance as GDP Contracts 43%; Outlook Lowered

Singapore's GDP shrank 13.2% on a year-on-year basis in the quarter ended June 30.

Aug 11, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Singapore Man Suffering from Schizophrenia Charged with Murder of His Father

A case dating back to 2015 involves a mentally unstable man having strangled and assaulted his father to death.

Aug 11, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Singapore crime

Harrowing Video Shows Cops Trying to Handcuff Traumatized 8-Yr-Old in Florida School

One of the officers can be seen patting the boy down and telling him that he is going to jail. The boy is a special needs student.

Aug 11, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Nobel Laureate Immunologist Peter Doherty Says Covid-19 Vaccine Is 'Very, Very Likely' Within a Year

Peter C. Doherty believes that there's actually a vaccine that has already been given to a lot of people in China

Aug 10, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Oil Spill: Mauritians Rush With Human Hair to Mop Up Oil Leaking From Japanese Ship

Mauritians are making floating booms of human hair and leaves in a round-the-clock scramble to mop up oil leaking from a grounded Japanese ship

Aug 10, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Lebanese Government to Resign Amid Public Outrage Over Beirut Blast, Says Minister

On August 4, at least 163 people were killed and over 6,00 were injured when over 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port warehouse

Aug 10, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Chinese Businessman Buys $1.5 Million Worth Covid-19 Mask; What Is So Special About It? [VIDEO]

The $1.5 million worth, world's most expensive mask, is apparently helpful as it is fitted with top-rated N99 filters

Aug 10, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Worried About UK's Loss of Power On Scotland's Departure

Boris Johnson warned that Britain could be weakened if the union that holds the four nations together was broken

Aug 10, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Sri Lanka Re-opens Schools Despite COVID-19 Scare

Schools re-opened for all grades under strict health guidelines which included students wearing face masks and maintaining hand hygiene at regular intervals

Aug 10, 2020

By IANS

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