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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Coronavirus: Japan lifts emergency in most of the areas excluding Tokyo, Osaka

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting more than 4.4 million people globally

May 14, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Man jailed for hurting wife

Police takes proactive steps to help victims as family violence cases surge in Singapore

The statement released by police suggests an increase in the number of victims dealing with family violence

May 14, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

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Malaysia drops 1MDB money laundering case against "Wolf of Wall Street" producer

US and Malaysian authorities say about $4.5 billion was looted from 1MDB, co-founded in 2009 by former Malaysia Prime Minister Najib

May 14, 2020

By Reuters

Typhoon Vongfong

Season's 1st typhoon makes landfall in Philippines

Typhoon Vongfong was moving at a speed of about 15 kph in a northwesterly direction towards Manila where heavy rains occurred shortly after the typhoon arrived in the country

May 14, 2020

By IANS

Japan PM Abe to reshuffle cabinet on August 3, says Suga

Japan expected to lift emergency in most areas except Tokyo

Some non-essential businesses, even in areas hit hard by the coronavirus, have started to reopen ahead of the government's review

May 14, 2020

By Reuters

Boris Johnson

England tiptoes out of lockdown as economy withers

GDP figures showed the economy shrank by a record 5.8 percent in March from February, and the April data is likely to be worse as the UK was under lockdown for the whole month

May 14, 2020

By Reuters

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US envoy threatens to trigger return of UN sanctions on Iran

Diplomats say the US would likely face a tough, messy battle if it tries to spark a return of sanctions

May 14, 2020

By Reuters

Michael Ryan

'This virus may never go away,' WHO says

Experts have underscored the difficulties of finding vaccines that are effective against coronaviruses

May 14, 2020

By Reuters

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Kim Jong Un deploys Hidden Cobra aka Lazarus to steal from EVERYONE as COVID19 ravages North Korea

Three new malware called Copperhedge, TaintedScribe, and Pebbledash were identified by the US Homeland Security

May 14, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un remains missing for 12 days; US intelligence hopes he is 'doing well'

The North Korean leader reappeared on May 1 after remaining untraceable for nearly 3 weeks amidst rumors of him being unwell

May 14, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

Beijing exposed? Leaked Coronavirus dataset offers insight into China's COVID-19 numbers

The Chinese military-backed National University of Defense Technology made this Coronavirus dataset that was leaked recently

May 13, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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England tiptoes out of lockdown as economy dives

England starts to ease the coronavirus lockdown as the economic data shows the disastrous impact of the pandemic

May 13, 2020

By Reuters

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Coronavirus: Singapore woman accused of offering massage and sexual services at beauty salon faces hefty fine

As the prosecution called for a fine of at least $21,000, the 55-year-old woman told a court of her indebtedness

May 13, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Coronavirus Singapore crime

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Coronavirus: After Italy, now US doctors are puzzled to find unusual symptoms among patients

There are several puzzling symptoms which are making it difficult to understand the novel Coronavirus for the doctors

May 13, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Hong Kong protest

Police not only attack press but torture, sexually assault Hong Kong protestors, alleges human rights group

A human rights report says Hong Kong protestors were tortured and sexually harrassed by police. Police acknowledges ill treating media too

May 13, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

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