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Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad's main protest camp, shoot at demonstrators

In the southern city of Basra, security forces raided and deployed a force to stop protesters gathering there again

Jan 25, 2020

By Reuters

Japan arrests six over child pornography

Soon in Turkey men can legally rape young girls - if they marry them

The bill has sparked massive protests from women in Turkey, who see it as a law that will not only legitimize child marriage and rape but will also increase child abuse

Jan 25, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

18 killed, 500 injured as 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Turkey's eastern province

The 6.8 magnitude earthquake was followed by as many as 60 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 2.7 to 5.4; with tremors felt in neighboring Syria, Lebanon and Iran

Jan 25, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

China Virus: Chilling videos from Wuhan show coronavirus infected men, women collapsing in streets

There have been a few confirmed cases in the United States, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore.

Jan 25, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Coronavirus

Myanmar's State Councellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar denies genocide in Rakhine state

The case was brought to the ICJ after an insurgent attack by the ARSA against police and military posts was followed by a disproportionate military crackdown

Jan 24, 2020

By IANS

Singapore's battle against coronavirus begins; Schools ask parents for holiday travel details

While Singapore PM Lee said coronavirus does not appear to be as deadly as SARS, the schools are asking parents and staff to provide travel details during Chinese New Year

Jan 24, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Pakistan conducts test launch of ballistic missile Ghaznavi

Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, and senior officers, among others, witnessed the launch

Jan 23, 2020

By IANS

Qassim Soleimani's aide, leader of Iran's Basij militia, assassinated in south-western Iran

Abdolhossein Mojaddami, commander of Basij commander, was shot dead by masked gunmen in the Iranian south-western province of Khuzestan

Jan 23, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Over 50 flights disrupted after fire alarm sparks evacuation at Changi Airport tower

Later it was revealed that there was no fire at the airport control tower and now the authorities have started an investigation

Jan 23, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Police finds fifth body in Tijuana property, says suspect in custody could be serial killer

Authorities said they believe the suspect may have lured people using offers related to car sales before killing them

Jan 22, 2020

By Pritha Mallick

Singapore refutes Malaysian rights panel's charges on 'brutal' execution methods

The Singapore Home Ministry trashes charges, saying that LFL is trying to save Malaysians on death row in Singapore

Jan 22, 2020

By Jacob J

Lawmaker from Soleimani hometown offers $3 million bounty on Trump's head

Iranian lawmaker Ahmad Hamzeh will reward anyone with $3 million if they kill US President Donald Trump. The offer was made in the parliament

Jan 22, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman

Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman hacked Amazon chief Jeff Bezos' phone - report

The hacking allegedly took place five months prior to the murder and dismemberment of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul

Jan 22, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Senior Chinese public security official elected as Interpol president

Chinese court jails former Interpol chief for 13-1/2 years over graft

A court in China has jailed the former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei over bribery and misuse of official positions

Jan 21, 2020

By Reuters

Brexit costs Boris Johnson-led government three parliamentary votes in Upper House

The bill which facilitates the withdrawal of the UK from the EU with a deal on January 31, was approved earlier this month by MPs without any alterations

Jan 21, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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