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After Threats, North Korea Blows up Liaison Office with South Korea

The office which was established in 2018 with South Korean officials regularly travelling to North was demolished in North Korea's Kaesong

Jun 16, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Defiant Najib orchestrates expulsion of Muhyiddin and Mukhriz from Unmo

Did Malaysia PM Muhyiddin Yassin Break Quarantine to Undergo Chemotherapy in Singapore?

The Sarawak Report's claims about Muhyiddin Yassin were dismissed by the PMO but the news outlet stuck to its reportage

Jun 16, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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Duterte Extends Partial Restrictions in the Philippines as COVID-19 Cases Exceed 26,000

Lockdown measures in the Philippines have been extended due to the rising number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country.

Jun 16, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Coronavirus

FDA Stops Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine as it 'Weakens' Effectiveness of Remdesivir

The FDA also asks caregivers to instruct patients to reveal if they are taking hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine.

Jun 16, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Visitors To UK shops Remained More Than 80% Lower In May

The footfall data showed a slight improvement on the 84.7 percent decline seen in April as some garden centers and homeware shops reopened during May

Jun 15, 2020

By Reuters

First glimpse of Disney Parks Star Wars-inspired land model

Disneyland Resort In Hong Kong Set To Reopen On Thursday

The park which is situated on Lantau Island is set to reopen from Thursday with several safety measures in place

Jun 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Beijing Coronavirus: WeChat, Alipay Deny Sharing Data of Users Who Visited Xinfadi Market With CCP

Both the controversial posts shared by Chinese digital payment apps allegedly removed from the platform

Jun 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Has US Handled Coronavirus Better Than China? Majority of Countries Say 'NO'

A new survey revealed deep global dissatisfaction with the U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump

Jun 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Patrick Hutchinson: Black Man Carries 'Rival' White Protester to Safety Amid Violence

After the white man fell on the floor, Hutchinson's friends rushed to the spot and stopped the person from getting trampled.

Jun 15, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Kim Jong-un meets orchestra that performed at Winter Olympics

Even When Pyongyang is Left to Starve, Kim Jong Un's Sister Issues Military Threats to South Korea

South Korea demands honoring peace agreement as Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong-un vows to retaliate after failed peace talks

Jun 15, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

As Shops Reopen in England After Lockdown, Long Queues Outside Primark, TK Maxx and Foot Locker

London's West End, which includes Oxford Street, is expecting about 80 percent fewer visitors when it reopens.

Jun 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

A shop assistant arranges jars containing roots and herbs at a Chinese medicine shop in Singapore

Trade of Lion Bones for Chinese Medicine Could Spark New Type of Coronavirus?

Use of lion bones is an alternative to tiger bones but its demand has increased in recent years due to a ban on tiger products

Jun 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Singapore President Halimah Yacob Calls Out 'Okletsgo' Podcast for Sexist Comments, Hosts Apologize

Managed by former DJs, Dzar Ismail, Dyn Norahim and Raja Razie, Singapore's local podcast surged in popularity with thousands of listeners

Jun 15, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

UK's Boris Johnson to Launch Cross-Government Commission to Address Racism

There is a need to look at discrimination in the education system, in health and in the criminal justice system, Johnson says.

Jun 15, 2020

By Reuters

Singapore's OCBC Group Says it Will Hire 3,000 New Staff Across Sectors This Year

Singapore bank DBS had said in May that it would hire more than 2,000 people in the country this year.

Jun 15, 2020

By R. Ghosh

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