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130 People Claiming To Be Jeffrey Epstein's 'Secret Love Child' Seek His $634m Estate

Epstein, who was awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges, was found dead in his prison cell in August last year

May 25, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Videos of Hong Kong Violence Take Over Twitter as 'Authoritarian Era' Heralds

Hong Kong is facing a similar situation it witnessed in 2003 when the local government tried to introduce national security legislation

May 25, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Thai Man Undergoes 30 Plastic Surgeries to Look Like Kpop Idol, Becomes Pattaya Dancer

Ratchadapong Prasit was rejected seven times at dance auditions; now he says he is successful.

May 25, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

THIS Teen is Now a Hero for Saving a Stray Dog's Life by Performing CPR [VIDEO]

The video of the live-saving moment, captured by a bystander, has gone viral on social media, with many netizens applauding the teenager for saving a life.

May 25, 2020

By Anu James

Singaporean Cooks Up Eid Feast for Migrant Workers in Lockdown

The Singapore government said employers are required to provide sufficient food for workers during this lockdown

May 25, 2020

By Reuters

WATCH Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Attends Rally Without Mask, Hailed as Legend

With more than 344,000 Covid-19 cases and close to 23,000 deaths, Brazil has emerged as the second-worst hit nation.

May 25, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

U.S. Limits Travel from Brazil Amid Worsening Coronavirus Outbreak

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the new restrictions would help ensure foreign nationals do not bring additional infections to the U.S.

May 25, 2020

By Reuters

Abe's 'Own Goals' Slash Support Rates Even as Japan's Coronavirus Emergency Set to be Lifted

Shinzo Abe had to abandon a plan for cash payments of 300,000 yen for hard-hit households and replace it with 100,000 yen payouts for Japan citizen

May 25, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Hong Kong's Security, Police Chiefs Warn of Growing 'Terrorism' as National Laws Loom

Police said they arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters

May 25, 2020

By Reuters

Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Focuses on Need for Transformation Amid Covid-19

The forum underscored the need for transformative accelerated action by all stakeholders to meet the targets by 2030.

May 24, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

ESCAP 76th Asia-Pacific Session Calls for Measures to End Marine Pollution

The resolution calls for countries to strengthen regional cooperation and redouble efforts to reduce marine pollution, improve ocean data and statistics, and support sustainable maritime connectivity

May 24, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus