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Covid-19: Chinese social media post claims Central Bank is burning banknotes from hospitals, markets

A post from China's twitter-like platform said that the People's bank in Guangzhou is burning banknotes collected from public transports, hospitals

Feb 15, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Sharia law not valid in UK, says High Court in landmark ruling in Muslim couple's divorce case

Sharia law is not recognised in UK, thousands of Muslim women are tricked into Sharia marriage not knowing its implications

Feb 15, 2020

By Vinod DSouza

Coronavirus: This touching video of old Chinese couple is a must-watch this Valentine's Day

The heart-warming video shows an 87-year-old old man, holding an infusion bottle, feeding his ailing wife.

Feb 14, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Italian couple's adult video shot at Buddhist holy site in Myanmar goes viral on PornHub

The pagodas which are located in Bagan were given the status of World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 2019

Feb 14, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

North Korea: Did Kim Jong-un execute a trade official to deal with the spread of Coronavirus?

A North Korean trade official has been reportedly shot dead for leaving coronavirus quarantine to visit a public bath

Feb 14, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia

The Covid-19 is showing no signs of peaking with health authorities reporting 5,000 new cases on Friday

Feb 14, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Will your pet give you coronavirus? Images of animals in masks and protective gear go viral

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there is no evidence that shows pets can get infected with the new strain of coronavirus from humans.

Feb 13, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Singapore sends two Indonesian maids to prison for financially supporting ISIS-linked boyfriends

'Singapore cannot be seen as a springboard for assistance to terrorist groups,' the judge said while announcing his ruling

Feb 13, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Idlib: In video Turkey-backed rebels shot down Assad helicopter; bodies of pilots tied to motorcycles, dragged around

The military helicopter was shot down south of Idlib city, where rebels supported by Turkish artillery were advancing near the town of Nairab

Feb 13, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Where is Chen Qiushi? Journalist who reported from Wuhan 'forcibly quarantined'

Chen Qiushi (34) went to Wuhan on January 24, was last heard on Thursday, it was later learnt that he was forced into quarantine

Feb 12, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

300 DBS employees vacate MBFC office after one tests positive for coronavirus

DBS tracking staff members who came in close contact with the infected employee

Feb 12, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Is US countering the force posture from China in Taiwan?

The defense ministry in Taiwan confirmed that the US flew three planes including two bombers over the island following tensions with China

Feb 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Chess, squabbles aboard cruise ship cast away by Coronavirus fears

After being stranded in a cruiseliner because of the coronavirus the passengers are finding different ways to entertain themselves

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

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Duterte terminates Philippines troop pact, US calls move 'unfortunate'

Philippines President Duterte announced on Tuesday the termination of the decades-old pact between the US and the country

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

Taiwan says it didn't need China's permission for WHO meeting

Taiwan complained that it has been unable to get timely information from the WHO and accused that China has passed incorrect information

Feb 12, 2020

By Reuters

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